APPROPRIATE COURSES FOR INDIVIDUALS :

 “The « Savoir-Vivre » (etiquette and social grace)”

The « savoir-vivre » is based on a series of rules coming from conventions imposed by tradition, and usages dictated by common sense and respect of others. The objective of social conventions is to help everyone to feel at ease by avoiding carelessness in order to know how to receive in a good way and to well behave in society, by correcting shortcomings and improving human nature qualities until its small details. The non-compliance with these rules or observing those outmoded leads to mistakes. It involves people to contempt you or to think you ridiculous and it can cause conflicts. The structure of etiquette is defined by common sense, ease, being natural and sincerity :

• common sense allows you to know what is right, what is not acceptable and consider the « savoir-vivre » in a more humane light ;

• ease, acquired by habit ;
  
  
• being natural transforms politeness into a reflex, so that it does not seem like a learned, unnatural thing ;
  

• sincerity, in opposition to all that is too conventional or hypocrite, is the basis of a private and professional successful life.

This group course is aimed at anybody (women, men, couples) who desires to have or improve their knowledge and include in their lives the not-widely-known codes that are indispensable for general and professional attitude in society. It is also directed to young people, offering them the means for the transition to the adult life and easily integrate the work world. It incorporates practical work and role playing, and it includes three parts :
    
- general attitude : appearance, communication, bearing,  

- table setting : sequence, protocols, things to avoid,  

- invitations : how to receive and to be received (guest code).  

Course schedule on demand.

“Table elegance” 

The objective of a nice table is to be able to receive any guest, make them feel at ease and highlight everyone. What needs to wait for a special or an important event, like a wedding ? Welcome your guests with a nice tablecloth and a nice tableware is as important as the menu. The way you will receive them will make them feel comfortable and respected. Your relationships with relatives as well as those with professional will improve.
This group course is aimed at anybody (women, men, couples, youths) who desires to have or improve their knowledge and to include in their lives the not-widely-known codes to organize a reception. This short-version program incorporates practical work and role playing, and will prepare you to have a general understanding of the topics treated in the course titled « The savoir-vivre » (etiquette and protocol). It includes the following points :

- how to organize a reception : embellish a table, establish a menu and a sitting plan,

- how to make sure your event goes smoothly : serving and clearing, host’s roles,

- to know the good table manners,

- to know what to avoid : attitude, conversation topics and cultural differences,

- how to react in face of inappropriate behaviour.

Course schedule on demand.

“Image advice”

These individual and group courses consists of presenting the best image through improvement of appearance, clothes and attitude in order to optimize oneself in any circumstance and in the eyes of others. It incorporates practical work and role playing.

Course schedule on demand.

“Private personalized courses”

According to your needs and requirements, the Institute will prepare for you an individual personalized course covering the topics and the appropriate practice projects.

Course schedule on demand.

“Giving a speech”

A speech must address, convince and persuade an audience, that is raising interest and keeping the audience attentive and receptive. This requires preparing the speech and reflecting upon it.

This group course consists of learning to prepare a speech, get the audience attention and express oneself easily in public, be it a family party (birthday, wedding…), a funeral service, a professional event or graduation. It incorporates practical work and role playing.

Course schedule on demand.

 

“Good manners (for children)”

This group course can educate children from 6 to 12 years old in etiquette rules and good manners, within the family and in society.

Topics covered are :

- general behaviour : politeness and respect for others, posture and bearing,

- good table manners and things to avoid,

- role playing and practical work.

Course schedule on demand.