Well-Mannered Weekend™ Etiquette Focused (CEP Study) Program
Our training programs have been rated an average of 9.8 out of 10 points for completeness of subject coverage, trainers’ knowledge and ability to teach the subjects and overall excellence. Come spend a weekend with Cynthia Lett, CPP, CEP, CTP, and Bob Frye, CPP, CMP, for an in-depth study of etiquette (both social and business) and International Protocol.
You will be involved with discussions on current social norms and the proper way to handle any situation. This program is not only focused on you but also will be attended by professional etiquette consultants reviewing material for the certification (CEP) exam sponsored by the International Society of Protocol & Etiquette Professionals (ISPEP).
These weekend training programs are co-sponsored by ISPEP.
Seminar Includes:
- All training
- All meals including dinner Friday and Saturday nights
- A formal with wine dinner Saturday night
- 300+ page Study guide
- Special gifts
- If you are from out of the Washington, DC area, a deluxe hotel room for 2 nights
Subjects Covered:
- Etiquette vs. Protocol
- First Impressions
- Greetings
- Gestures
- Value of Time-Promptness
- Demonstration of Receiving Line
- Handling food and beverage at cocktails buffet
- Informal place settings and table decoration
- Utensils
- History of Dining Etiquette
- Comparisons of Dining Styles (multi-cultural)
- Elevators and Doorways
- Cars, Taxis, Limousines
- Being a houseguest
- Theater Etiquette
- Golf Etiquette
- Religious Etiquette Issues
- Private Clubs
- Telephones, Email, Faxes, Conference Calls, and PDAs.
- Office Decorum
- Out of Office with a Client
- The Buffet Lunch
- Conversation & Small Talk
- Order of Precedence Rules
- Forms of Address
- Seating Etiquette & Protocols
- Networking Techniques
- Master of Ceremonies Duties
- Business Entertaining
- Invitations and RSVP’s
- Name Tags
- Receptions (guest vs. host duties)
- Tipping
- Peoples Names – not always easy
- Formal Table Settings and Decoration
- Choosing and Ordering Wine/cocktails
- Types of service
- Podium Etiquette and Introductions
- Food Specific Etiquette
Next Public Session: TBD
Most open registration programs will be held at the Doubletree Hotel and Meeting Center, Bethesda, Maryland (on the Washington, DC Metro line)
We reserve the right to cancel seminars if the minimum number of attendees is not met.
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