Please note that our courses are in Italian language only.

Description:

Latest years’ object of renewed interest, a good knowledge of the Etiquette is today, more than ever, an indispensable tool for defining someone’s image and improving his or her standing.

This course is born in order to recover the Etiquette rules, full of ideas and practical indications, to be adapted to the modern lifestyle needs.

Why it is unique:

A true good taste lab, headed by an exceptional teacher: Elisa Motterle, fashion journalist and communications expert.

This course has a very modern approach, so to resolve the everyday life doubts, both in private and in work situations.

Addresses:

The Bon Ton and Modern Etiquette course is aimed at all those who feel the need to rediscover the good manners, so to feel more secure and relaxed on every life occasion.

The course is also designed as a fundamental basis for those who work in the image, wedding and, in general, for those who work in contact with the public.

Contents:

• INDIVIDUAL. We will study the personal image, from beauty choices to basic wardrobe, from good manners to the right attitude. We will unfold myths and dissolve doubts: tights or not? Open-toe shoes or not? …
• RELATIONS. How to behave on every occasion: greetings, presentations, precedence, economic issues … And then the Bon Ton of gifts and art to host, with a focus on children and our small animal friends.
• COMMUNICATE. The rules of behavior with the various interlocutors. Basic forms of communication: speaking, listening, writing, calling.
• DIFFERENT MOMENTS OF LIFE. How to deal with beautiful and bad moments of life: pregnancy and birth, illness and death, unions and separations. Ancient traditions and modern customs.
• EVENTS AND SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. From the dress code to the invitation, from the gift to the management of the expenses, we will analyze the Bon Ton of marriage and other celebrations, more-or-less formal.
• TABLE. We will practice on a true mise-en-place, learning everything we know from the most basic table setting to the full banquet. We will analyze behaviors and rituals, but also difficulties and unforeseen events.
• BUSINESS ETIQUETTE. How to handle professional relationships relate to customers or colleagues. We will talk about Bon Ton in the office and the indispensable concept of Netiquette.
• TRAVELS. The style advice and the norms of universal behavior, for traveling by train, plane or public transport. We will discuss customs and cultural differences, to avoid blunders and embarrassment with foreigners.

Other contents:

• Certificate of attendance
• Didactic materials and slides
• 1 month of tutoring, to stay in touch for insights and explanations
• Invitations to Style Networking events
• Breakfast and afternoon break

What you’ll be able to do:

You will be able to deal with different everyday life situations with confidence, even the most potentially embarrassing ones, and you will be able to make the most of them even on the most formal occasions. It is a path of growth and self-improvement, but also of those who are close to us: family, friends, colleagues.