The British School of Etiquette

Market Leaders in Training Courses for Etiquette Skills

WHAT IS ETIQUETTE?

In a nutshell, it is an unwritten code of behaviours, designed to ease social interactions in both our personal and business lives. Learning and mastering the rules of etiquette will help you build confidence, engage with others, and progress professionally.

For many people the word ‘etiquette’ has rather unfairly acquired old -fashioned connotations that hark back to a time when gentlemen wore hats and ladies kept their hands covered by white gloves. Nothing could be further from the truth. Etiquette is just as relevant today as it was in Victorian times – perhaps even more so, as we live in a world where technological globalisation has seen our daily interactions transcend geographical boundaries and move beyond face-to-face communication.

Respect, kindness and consideration sit at the very heart of modern etiquette and these principles should inform our conduct and behaviour at all times.

WHY IS ETIQUETTE IMPORTANT?

The point of etiquette is not to confuse or irritate people. Quite the opposite in fact: etiquette exists to make everyone’s lives easier – including your own. When you know what rules to follow, you feel more at ease and are able to focus your attention fully on the people around you.

Treating others with courtesy, kindness and respect is vital if you want to succeed in today’s competitive world.

Good manners often become second nature if we are taught them from an early age so parents need to be aware of the behaviours they are modelling. However, the good news is that it is never too late to acquire good social skills and master the etiquette rules that will help you sail through a job interview, formal dinner or international business meeting.

Why use The British School of Etiquette?

• At the very heart of The British School of Etiquette’s philosophy is an absolute conviction that everyone – regardless of their nationality, age, profession or education – can learn to master the rules of modern etiquette.

• Our students become the best version of themselves because they use the correct and appropriate etiquette and skills to feel calm, at ease and confident in every situation.

• We are the only Etiquette Training provider in the world to be certified and accredited by four internationally recognised organisations.