Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Take a Bite Out of Life!




The necessity for chewing bite-sized pieces is one of our favorite lessons to teach our students.
1. First, you will need 1 large marshmallow, 3 miniature marshmallows, and a napkin. 
2. Place your napkin in your lap.
3. Put the large marshmallow in your mouth and try to chew it politely while talking with your dinner partners. 
4. Put one miniature marshmallow in your mouth at a time and chew politely while talking with your dinner partners.

How did it go? Chances are you looked funny trying to chew the large marshmallow in one bite. Mini marshmallows are the perfect bite sized pieces. Chewing with bite sized pieces sets the perfect pace for being a great dinner conversationalist!


Making the Most Out of Dinner Conversation as told by George Washington in "Rules of Civility"
1. "If anyone comes to speak to you while you are sitting, stand up, though he be your inferior, and when you present seats, let it be to everyone according to his degree."
2. "Put not another bite into your mouth till the former be swallowed. Let not your morsels be too big for the jowls."
3. "Drink not nor talk with your mouth full, neither gaze about you while you are drinking."


Thankfully, the choice to sign up for ELI training is not hard!
96 days to the next Etiquette and Leadership Institute
"Train to be a Manners, Etiquette, Leadership and Character Coach/Consultant."
June 20 - 24, 2016
Call April McLean at 706.769.5150 to reserve your seat. 

Monday, March 28, 2016

HAND Me Some of Those Manners!

Recently, we had the pleasure of teaching for a Career Service event at Augusta University! See what these college students learned and put into practice!


ONE HANDS LENGTH
This is the correct distance your body should be from the table to ensure a clean tie and shirt! 


HAND JIVE
Fold your index finger down on both hands and you will notice a lowercase "b" and "d". The lowercase "b" signals the bread plate on the left and the lowercase "d" signals the drink on the right. 


Manners are so HANDsome!!

HANDS Down, The Etiquette and Leadership Institute provides the finest training whether you are teaching college students, middle school students, or elementary school students. Your certification will HAND you the keys to helping young people reach success.

89 days to the next Etiquette and Leadership Institute 

"Train to be a Manners, Etiquette, Leadership and Character Coach/Consultant."

June 20 - 24, 2016

Call 706.769.5150 to reserve your seat! Learn to teach young adults the power of a positive image. We deliver an etiquette education that gives you a clear advantage. Your success is our success!

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Let's Get Down To Business!





Sharper Image...Editing Your Ordinary Image to Create an Extraordinary Perception


It's a numbers game:

14 Facial Muscles to SMILE
72 Facial Muscles to FROWN
GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION - 10!

96 days to the next Etiquette and Leadership Institute 
"Train to be a Manners, Etiquette, Leadership and Character Coach/Consultant."

June 20 - 24, 2016

Call 706.769.5150 to reserve your seat! Learn to teach young adults the power of a positive image. We deliver an etiquette education that gives you a clear advantage. Your success is our success!