Etiquette Training: a Practical Guide to Networking Mastery

Name: Etiquette Training: a Practical Guide to Networking Mastery
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How to be a pleasant individual in any given situation, network better, build relationships fast and be more successful.

Created byAndrei Emanuel Pop

Last updated 2/2019

English

What you'll learn

Make a good first impression everywhere and anywhere
Network smoothly in both social and business environments, in both 1 on 1 and group settings
Be a great conversationalist by understanding the 3 elements of a great conversation
Be gracious guests and hosts at events as well as properly respond to insults
Properly prepare, interpret and respond to invitations for various types of events
Understand how and when to correctly use each of the 7 Dress Codes
Navigate Receptions and Swedish Buffets so as to network smoothly
How to communicate with the waitstaff non-verbally at important social and business events

Course content

5 sections • 14 lectures • 2h 47m total length

Introduction7:28
In this video, you will learn about:
what triggered the creation of this course
why this information is valuable to you
what we cover in the course

The First Impression10:37
In this lesson you will learn about:
how long it takes to make a first impression
what people take into account when they make their first impression
what you can do to make a good first impression
How to be a great talker - the secrets to a high quality conversation14:45
In this lesson you will learn about:
The three characteristics of a great conversation
what topics are appropriate to tackle when meeting someone for the first time
what topics to avoid when meeting someone for the first time
tips & tricks on cell phone etiquette
How to network like a pro16:35
In this lesson, you will learn about:
how to introduce yourself to someone
introducing others
who is the MIP - most important person
the greeting vs. the handshake (who initiates which based on status)
the various types of handshakes you might run into and how to respond to them
how to give and receive business cards
How to be a high quality guest and host13:39
In this lesson, you will learn about:
what to take into account when preparing for an event
where to find additional information as a guest
when it is optimal to arrive at an event in the Western Culture
event follow-up "thank you" note
as a host, how to communicate information efficiently
as a host, what information to have readily available before and during an event
How to show courtesy in various situations8:32
In this lesson, you will learn about:

How to give and receive gifts graciously
How to respond to an unintentional insult
How to respond to an intentional insult
Make sure to browse through the Cultural Etiquette additional resource. You might find it handy if and when you travel. It is also a good opportunity to see how some gestures or phrases that we find common, in some other places might be considered quite insulting.
How to dress with class - Dress Codes (part 1)12:09
In this lesson, you will learn about the three most formal social dress codes:

White tie
Black tie
Cocktail Attire

You will learn about when they are used, as well as what each of them entails specifically.
How to dress with class - Dress Codes (part 2)15:38
In this lesson, you will learn about the business and casual attires:
Business formal
Business professional
Business (Smart) Casual
Casual Attire
You will learn about when they are used, as well as what each of them entails specifically.
This lesson has some useful additional information on the topic, covering all the dress codes from the two lessons so make sure to study those as well, as they will give you some very useful insight.
Mid Course Quiz

Event invitations12:55
In this lesson, you will learn about:
The criteria used to classify invitations (formality and officiality)
Channels that can be used to send invitations
What the delivery of the invitation can tell you about the event
When and how to respond to an invitation
The Receptions13:49
In this lesson, you will learn about:
various types of events people participate in
the reception - when it occurs, its purpose, general setup, what to expect
the banquet - when it occurs, its purpose, general setup, what to expect
When do organisations organise receptions
How to use the cup, napkin, plate and silverware so you can still network smoothly
Buffet General Setup
Why a Buffet and not a standard banquet style table setting?
How to network at such events (tips & tricks)
In the additional resource below, we are discussing some issues related to tea and coffee etiquette that you might find useful especially in less formal settings.
Table Arrangements & Dining Etiquette (part 1)11:31
In this lesson, you will learn about:
The Basic Table Setting
The Informal Setting
The Formal Setting
The logic behind the formal arrangement
The `BMW` rule
The Glass ware
How to find your seat
When to sit down at a dining in
Who do you help sit down and why?
Dining Etiquette (part 2)15:48
In this lesson, you will learn about:
using the napkin
the napkin silent service code
passing the food;
eating bread and butter
eating soup
eating fish
serving food (European Vs US fashions)
the Silent Service Code (European Vs US fashions)
how to network at a dining table
The additional resource below covers the toast. It is very important that you study this additional resource, as toasts occur at many events, of various levels of formality.
Final Quiz

Requirements

No prior knowledge in the field required

Description

Greetings! Pleased to meet you!

In this course, we will help you will learn the basics of being an etiquette artist. That is to say, you will learn the mindset and skills you need to become the most pleasant person in the room, in both social and business environments.

This will help you to build relationships faster, network at a deeper level, get better job positions and career advancements, get along better with your friends and family and become more successful in any type of social engagement.

The course is broken down into 3 major sections:

1) What is Etiquette? - where we discuss the history of etiquette and the mindset you need to have, as you learn the skills taught in this course;

2) The Social Skills - how to be pleasant in your interactions with others. Here we tackle topics such as:

the first impression (how long it takes to make a first impression, what people take into account, and how to send the right messages)
the art of making a good conversation (the 3 elements of a good conversation, topics to discuss, topics to avoid with new acquaintances, cell phone issues tips & tricks);
how to network properly (the greeting and the handshake, what makes a good handshake, handshake variations, how to respond to handshakes, how to give and receive business cards)
how to be a gracious guest and host (things to take into account, information to request/have available, when to arrive at events and why)
how to show courtesy in various situations (giving/receiving gifts, responding to insults)
the dress codes (all 7 dress codes, as well as various tips & tricks on what makes an attire look appropriate)

3) The Reception, Buffet and the Banquet - how to be pleasant at events, where we discuss:

event invitations (how to classify them, how and when to respond to them so as to be pleasant)
the 'thank you' note (what to write in it and when to send it)
the receptions and the Swedish buffet (how they are organised, when we can use them and how to network in those settings)
the 3 table arrangements (which they are, when they are)
dining etiquette (flatware etiquette, glassware etiquette, napkin etiquette, silent service code, how to network at a dining in)

The course also touches on the things you can do that would make you a high quality individual beyond the skills you will learn here.

There are also two quizzes: one intermediate quiz, after Section 2, and then the final quiz at the end of the course.

and much more...

Lifetime Access to all other updates!
Surprise Bonuses!
New Tools introduced in the course!
FULL Support through the discussion area of the course!
30 Day Money Back GUARANTEE if you feel this course didn't help you at all and you can't apply anything...that is how dedicated we are to your success!

All of this in less than 3 hours (out of your busy schedule) of simple to follow lectures that YOU CAN APPLY from TODAY !

It's Time to take action, enroll in the course now and we will see you on the inside!

Who this course is for:

Introverted entrepreneurs who seek to learn a few tricks in business and social networking settings
Corporate employees who seek to add a skill set that compliments their expertise
Parents interested in teaching their children how to tackle social situations with grace
Teachers interested in teaching their students how to be professional in a variety of business and social settings
Students interested in preparing for the professional and social life of an adult

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 7min

What is Etiquette ?1 lecture • 9min

The Social Skills7 lectures • 1hr 32min

The Reception, Buffet and the Banquet - How to be pleasant at events4 lectures • 54min

Closing Remarks1 lecture • 5min

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