If you think etiquette is simply about using the right fork, knowing the names of different French red wines, and being able to identify Beethoven songs on the classical music channel, think again!

There are many misconceptions about etiquette. For instance, some feel it is a pretentious art form observed exclusively by the rich and privileged; why learn it then, these people say, if they don't plan to fraternize with the rich? Some are intimidated by etiquette because they think they have to commit a set of tedious and inflexible laws to memory; fail to remember these rules and they'll be the subject of social humiliation. Others eschew etiquette because they believe that they themselves, or the society in which they live, are beyond help; this last group adopts a "why bother" attitude.

At Not Just the Right Fork™, we dispel the myths surrounding manners and etiquette. But that's just the first (and less important) step. Our primary objective is to help clients use etiquette to develop, build, and exude confidence.

Covering topics as varied as how to dress for success, Western dining etiquette, improving posture, using eye contact to capture your audience, and secrets to acing every job or college interview, our courses provide you with the tools to feel confident in any business or social situation.

From our observations, those that avoid or make excuses about etiquette often lack self-confidence. The reason is simple: not knowing how to behave and interact with others in business and social settings, they appear awkward, self-conscious, and insecure. In their insecure state, these individuals go on to commit blunders, and in so doing, create a perpetual cycle of inappropriate behavior and negative self-image.

Whether you fall into the group described above or feel you already possess knowledge of basic manners and etiquette rules, Not Just the Right Fork™ can help you improve and achieve the confidence you have always wanted.

Etiquette has universal appeal. Our programs attract and benefit a wide audience across various age groups, professions, and industries. Our experience tells us, however, that certain groups of individuals find mastering the techniques that we teach particularly vital. We help:

Business Executives Doing Business With or Raising Money from Western Companies

• Exude confidence and a professional image
• Master Western dining etiquette and business entertaining
• Understand Western cultural "dos and don'ts"

Students and University Applicants

• Exude confidence and a mature image
• Improve interview skills and increase chances of university entry
• Learn grooming techniques to enhance appearance and confidence
• Master interpersonal skills to enrich social and romantic relationships

Job Applicants and Interviewees

• Exude confidence and a professional image
• Improve interview skills and increase chances of landing a dream job
• Learn how to promote the image and message they want to get across, regardless of what interviewer asks

Our courses are designed to be:

• Interactive and engaging
• Practical rather than academic
• Small in size to give you a high level of personal attention

Etiquette is not about a set of hard-and-fast rules. It is not about being better than others or achieving higher social status. We embrace and practice manners and etiquette because they provide a set of universal guidelines for basic human behavior. By knowing how to behave properly, we win the respect of others and build our own confidence. Confidence, in turn, is the essential building block of personal and professional success.

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