Etiquette for Small Groups & Individuals
In a fast paced world, we have only seconds to make a favourable impression and our social skills are under constant scrutiny.
Because of this, we all need to have perfected our interpersonal skills and we must able to adapt to change, whether we are meeting and entertaining overseas visitors, moving to a new area or career, or applying for a new job, membership of a club or college.
A calm and courteous approach can ease a thousand stressful situations, not only at work but also at home. Courtesy is appreciated the world over and common sense dictates that manners and the marketplace should be totally compatible. In a complex world where personal ambition and ruthless demands are paramount, it is sometimes hard to remember the rules of grace under pressure.
We’ve all attended a private or corporate event. But…
Do you receive an invitation with dread or see it as an opportunity to advance your career and your personal profile?
Some guests will head for the bar, some will go for the food; knowledgeable guests will head for their host. Have you attended an event and never spoken to anyone or not been spoken to?
Do you know how to greet your host and fellow guests?
Do you know how to converse?
Might you embarrass yourself, your company or your host without knowing it?
Will you leave a positive or negative impression on your colleagues and competitors, or will anyone even notice that you've left?
Our private consultation service is specifically for those with particular requirements. Tutors will discuss your needs and work to identify areas where you may lack confidence, know-how, or feel ill at ease and will tailor an individually designed programme of classes from a half day 'refresher' session to a week or longer programme in etiquette and social skills, based on interests and hands-on instruction.
With our bespoke programmes we are also able to offer tuition in English as a Foreign Language.
Please feel free to contact us and we can assist you further.
A recent case study...
Client 30-year-old woman
Brief To give a half-day crash course in social and business interpersonal skills.
Action Hosted by the award-winning Egerton House Hotel in London, the class dealt with topics such as meeting & greeting, table manners, dress & appearance, and business networking skills.
Testimonial "Living in Thailand, I am so pleased to discover The English Manner. My etiquette and protocol training with William Hanson in London was wonderful. His expertise, attention to details throughout the entire session, as well as personality were extremely impressive. I can say that he is a real expert in professional and uniquely beautiful manners. With my special requests, Alexandra was also very supportive and flexible. Thank you William and Alexandra."
A recent case study...
Client 43-year-old woman
Brief To improve general social skills, with an emphasis on Western dining etiquette in preparation for a large social function that the client was due to attend the following evening.
Action Held at a hotel near the client’s house we gave a one-day one-on-one session to the client, which included a three-course lunch where the dining etiquette modules were undertaken.
Testimonial "You will be pleased to know that my evening went splendidly! I did my bit of glorious networking and sailed through, just as you predicted that I would. I am also happy to report that my manners were much better than many of those present (sorry to boast!)"
