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Etiquette for Schools & Universities

Encouragingly, schools, colleges and universities are recognising the need for their students to walk away with polished social skills and good manners in order to create a good first impression during interviews for higher education or jobs, and (of course) to maintain that good initial impression.

Arms in the air

The English Manner has been fortunate to work with many leading educational organisations around the world to develop training programmes and seminars for students of all age-ranges.

One of our top tutors, William Hanson, harnessed his interest in etiquette by teaching at his own school whilst he was still a pupil. Each week for his final two years at his school he would teach groups of 12-13 years olds in how to set a dinner table and dress for a Black Tie function. Being of the younger generation himself, William’s ability to connect with pupils and students has been a key asset for our schools training programmes.

With our programmes we are also able to offer tuition in English as a Foreign Language.

A recent case study...

Client An international business school, Milan

Brief An afternoon session on international business protocol for 60 MBA students aged (18+)

Content Overview

  1. Introductions

  2. Handshakes, body language & eye contact

  3. Differences in greetings around the world

  4. Social kissing

  5. How to handle bad introductions

  6. Introducing clients and colleagues

  7. Titles & correct form

  8. Networking

  9. How and when to join a group

  10. Conversations & small talk

  11. Presenting business cards

  12. Balancing food, drink and shaking hands

  13. Making an entrance (and exit)

  14. Working the room and leaving a group with ease

  15. Dress & appearance

  16. First impressions

  17. Dress codes at home & abroad

  18. Dress down Fridays

  19. A businessman's props

  20. Communication

  21. Business cards

  22. Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn

  23. Emails & text messages

  24. Blackberries

Testimonial "Thank you so much for reminding us in such a stylish way that good manners and etiquette will never be out of fashion and that taking some care about the way we look, dress, sit, talk, and behave is a always a good start to make a nice impression. Your seminar was a true lesson of 'savoir vivre'."

Another recent case study...

Client Independent school, Essex

Brief Two one and a half hour sessions for the Lower Sixth (Year 12/16-17) in social skills and dining etiquette, with a focus on interviews for university places

Content Overview

  1. First impressions, color & image presentation

  2. Grooming, dress codes & appropriateness

  3. Communication etiquette

  4. How to meet & greet and handle introductions

  5. Handshakes, body language & eye contact

  6. Timekeeping

  7. Conversation: social chat vs gossip

  8. Telephones

  9. Netiquette: email and social networking sites

  10. Writing letters, CVs and interview technique

  11. Public speaking & presentation

  12. Cultural issues

  13. Public manners

  14. Alcohol & enjoying it wisely

  15. Good housekeeping

  16. Table manners

  17. Eating and avoiding difficult foods with ease

  18. Entertaining

  19. Gifts & tipping

  20. How to be a good host and guest

Testimonial "Interesting and accessible seminars; our students have been keen to put their new skills into action and staff and students have been inspired to learn more about etiquette as a result of the topics covered. Those who benefitted from the courses say they are more confident about interviews and about the different social situations they will be facing when they get to university."

Please feel free to contact us and we can assist you further.