3-Day Modern Manners for Men Course
19th - 21st August 2013 | Cheshire
William leads this interactive 3-day course will give the 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
Introducing yourself
Introducing others
Handshakes
Social kissing
How to handle bad introductions
What to do when you don't catch their name
Networking & communications
Modern Table Manners
The place setting
Cutlery/flatware
Glassware
Napkin placement
Common mistakes
Eating tricky foods
Customs and nuances around the world
Tipping
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
For business
For pleasure
Budget and menus
Food & wine pairing
Basic wine skills
Communication - Verbal & Non-Verbal
IT, mobiles & iPhones
Social networking
Thank you letters
Business correspondence and emails
IT, mobiles & iPhones
Social networking
Thank you letters
Business correspondence and emails
Day Two
The Art of Shaving
First impressions
Image
Grooming
Deportment & posture
The Modern Gentleman's wardrobe - codes, colours and style
Tie tying 101
Image
Grooming
Deportment & posture
The Modern Gentleman's wardrobe - codes, colours and style
Tie tying 101
Presentation skills
Finding your voice
Content
Posture and stance
Working with PowerPoint
Delivery
Vocal exercises
Finding your voice
Content
Posture and stance
Working with PowerPoint
Delivery
Vocal exercises
Self defence
This session is always popular and is, sadly, crucial for modern living. Lead by professional safety coach Amanda Wilson, the gentlemen will leave the class with the knowledge of how to defend themselves in a difficult situation.
This session is always popular and is, sadly, crucial for modern living. Lead by professional safety coach Amanda Wilson, the gentlemen will leave the class with the knowledge of how to defend themselves in a difficult situation.
Good Housekeeping
Laundry skills
Ironing: shirts, trousers and sheets
Shoe-care
Laundry skills
Ironing: shirts, trousers and sheets
Shoe-care
Basic cookery skills
Cocktails & wine appreciation
Day Three
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
Integrating yourself with the office
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
Integrating yourself with the office
Dress codes
Students will be taken to a leading gentlemen's outfitters, and talked through the different formal dress codes
Students will be taken to a leading gentlemen's outfitters, and talked through the different formal dress codes
Cultural tour of Chester
Chester is an ancient city and was a major port in Roman times so there is a wealth of Roman relics, including an amphitheatre and the original city walls. It is also famous for its unique 'rows' which date back to Tudor times.
Chester is an ancient city and was a major port in Roman times so there is a wealth of Roman relics, including an amphitheatre and the original city walls. It is also famous for its unique 'rows' which date back to Tudor times.