5-Day Modern Manners for Men
26th - 30th August 2012
This interactive 5-day course will give gentlemen who attend a firm understanding and practical knowledge of modern manners and basic housekeeping skills they need for the fast-paced world.
Day One
Introductions
Introducing yourself
Introducing others
Handshakes
Social kissing
How to handle bad introductions
What to do when you don't catch their name
Networking & communications
First impressions
Image
Grooming
Deportment & posture
The Modern Gentleman's wardrobe - codes, colours and style
Tie tying 101
External visit to Tatton Park for Afternoon Tea
Day Two
Business Etiquette
CVs and covering letters
Interviews
Introducing clients
Answering the telephone
Titles & correct form
Entering an office: where and when to sit
A businessman's props
Accepting gifts
International Code of Conduct
Manners on the Move
The etiquette of travel
International business meetings
Communication - Verbal & Non-Verbal
IT, mobiles & iPhones
Social networking
Thank you letters
Business correspondence and emails
Day Three
Public Speaking
Vowels
Consonants
Vocal exercises
Speeches & presentations
Modern Table Manners
The place setting
Cutlery/flatware
Glassware
Napkin placement
Common mistakes
Eating tricky foods
Customs and nuances around the world
Tipping
Entertaining
For business
For pleasure
Budget and menus
Food & wine pairing
Basic wine skills
Dinner at a local restaurant
Day Four
Good Housekeeping
Sew for life, not for fun
Laundry skills
Ironing: shirts, trousers and sheets
Shoe-care
The kitchen: back to basics
Food hygiene
Menu planning
How to organise a dinner party
Cocktails & wine appreciation
How to play bridge
Day Five
Media training
Cultural visit to Chester
Please see our Terms & Conditions page for information about how and when to pay.
Other information
26th - 30th August 2012
£1,495 (inclusive of meals)
On-site accommodation can be arranged for a charge, on a first-come-first-served basis
Cheshire
Tutors: William Hanson, Peter Hetman & Diana Mather
