International College of EtiquetteEmail etiquette on ABC702 was today’s topic on their Afternoon programme. Email etiquette is an important topic because so many people use email many times every day. The main points that were discussed were the greeting and sign off, correct grammar and spelling, the use of “cc” and “bcc”, replying to an email within 24 hours, wasting time using the …
Teaching Manners to Children
Teaching manners to children was the topic of the last session on ABC702 with Josh Szeps. This is a very big topic and we were only able to scratch the surface in the half hour session. Many people called in and messaged with their comments mostly about how their parents taught them good manners. The main subject that was discussed was …
The Sun Herald
The Sun Herald published a two page article about etiquette in its paper last Sunday. Accompanying the article was a large photo of me with two of my friends as I demonstrated table manners I gave my list of the 5 most important table manners. Number 1 was: no mobile phones at the table.
Channel 7 Sunrise
Finally, have the time to write about the past 2 weeks. As some may aware, a few students from my Finishing Touch course and I were on the Channel 7 Sunrise program. It was a great surprise when I found out Channel 7 was interested in our Finishing Touch course. I was thrilled but at the same time realised there were so …
AFTER COVID ETIQUETTE
After COVID etiquette is really important because many of us have been in isolation for two years and not mixing with a lot of other people. Below are a few suggestions of things to be aware of: Mobile Phones Be aware of the people around you when on your mobile. We have had two years of being on our own …
Eating Tricky Foods
Eating tricky foods was this week’s topic when I was interviewed by Josh Szeps on ABC702. I went into the studio which I haven’t done before. They were not allowing any visitors into the building during COVID but now they have opened up. It was a great experience being in the studio where all the magic happens. I felt very special and Josh’s …
Channel 10 Studio 10
I was honoured to be invited to appear on Channel 10’s Studio 10 programme to talk about modern day etiquette. They had asked me to cover 3 etiquette topics: table manners, shaking hands and the “do’s” and “dont’s” of mobile phones. I packed a large suitcase full of silver cutlery, china, crystal glasses, a tablecloth and serviettes for the table …
Courses are Resuming
Lockdown is now over for those of us who are double vaccinated in NSW. I am really happy to say that all courses and private lessons are now available. The Finishing Touch 11 December 2021 Teenage Etiquette Boot Camp 18 January 2022 Table Manners 12 February 2022 If you would like to book for any of these courses, or would …
Teaching Good Manners to Children
Teaching good manners to children in this lockdown is a great use of your time. It is never too early to start and this can set your children up for success later in life. Here are 7 essentials to teach your children: Say “please” and “thank you”. Your children must always say, “please” when asking for something and “thank you” …
Channel 9 Today Extra
Channel 9 Today Extra filmed a segment promoting International College of Etiquette. A big thank you to Channel 9 for the wonderful four minute etiquette presentation. It aired on Tuesday 23 July on Today Extra promoting our College of Etiquette. We had so much fun. There was such a great response from the public, Ladies like to know how to …