Social Success Makeover

"A first impression is our first and sometimes only opportunity to provide someone with a sense of who we are-- a sense that will most likely be a lasting one."

"First Impressions"

-Ann Demarais, Ph.D., and Valerie White, Ph.D.

Would you like to be more successful in your personal, as well as your professional life? Would you like to feel more confident about the way you are perceived by others? Would you like to develop the polished social skills that will help you achieve your goals? The people, or "soft" skills that will make you successful in your personal life are the same ones that will make your successful in your professional life.

THE ETIQUETTE SCHOOL OF NEW YORK'S "SOCIAL SUCCESS MAKEOVER- FINISHING SCHOOL FOR ADULTS" program is for executives who want to polish their personal brands and acquire more confidence in business and social situations, and for men and women who want to acquire the social skills and etiquette and protocol knowledge necessary to be successful in achieving their personal goals.

Did you know that 85 percent of your job success is connected to your people skills? Research studies have shown that 85 percent of success in getting a job, keeping a job, and moving up in an organization is due to people, or "soft" skills. Technical skills and knowledge account for 15 percent. Without strong people skills, you will not be successful in your professional or personal life.

What are people, or "soft" skills? They include your personal qualities, habits, attitudes, social graces, conversation and communication skills, and networking skills -- all of the personal attributes that enhance an individual's interactions with others.

So, what does it take to be a social success? "I believe it takes presence, polish, exemplary decorum, a unique sense of style, a sensitive awareness of others, and, of course, impeccable manners," says Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick, founder and director of The Etiquette School of New York. Perfecting your social skills will change your life and help you to achieve social success.

Did you know you have less than 30 seconds to make a good first impression? It's true! The first impression is made in only seconds, and yet that impression may follow you indefintely. In fact, according to Devora Zack, author of Networking for People Who Hate Networking, it takes 200 times the information to undo a first impression than it takes to make one.

We can't escape the fact that image and appearance are important when meeting someone for the first time. Your appearance, however, is important, not only in first impressions, but also in ongoing interactions. In his comprehensive research on communication, sociolinguist Albert Mehrabian found that in face-to-face encounter, 7 percent of a verbal message comes from the words used; 38 percent comes from the vocal tone, pacing and inflection; 55 percent of the message is transmitted by the speaker's appearance and body language,

Attitude begins on the inside and shows on the outside in your body language. If you have a positive attitude about yourself and others, it will be evident in the way you carry yourself and the tone of your voice. People "buy" optimists because they enjoy their company.The sooner you know what you want, and which is the best attitude to get it, the sooner you will get it!

The SOCIAL SUCCESS MAKEOVER-FINISHING SCHOOL FOR ADUTLS will equip you with the essential etiquette and protocol knowledge, and the social skills necessary to polish your personal brand and acquire more confidence in business and social situations. Upon completion of our dynamic and empowering program, you can be assured that you will have the confidence and personal presentation to make a great first and lasting impression, and be skillfully polished in your interactions with others.

SOCIAL SUCCESS MAKEOVER

FINISHING SCHOOL FOR ADULTS

Are your ready to begin your transformation? You may schedule one, or all of the workshops in the program. The workshops cover the topics outlined below as well as many more.

I. FIRST IMPRESSIONS AND SELF-PRESENTATION

Appearance and Image
Attitude and Body Language
Greetings: Introducing Yourself and Others
How to Make Eye Contact and Shake Hands
How to Make an Entrance
How Your Voice Speaks Volumes About You
Carriage/Posture-How to Exude Poise and Confidence
Savvy Socializing and Small Talk
How to Shine at Cocktail Parties and Networking Events

II. PERSONAL STYLE AND YOUR WARDROBE

How to Develop Your Own Personal Style
Your Personal Style Evaluation
How to Dress to Acheive Your Goals
Impression Management--Your Business Wardrobe
Personal Style, Wardrobe and Shopping Tips
The Importance of Impeccable Grooming
What is Your Hairstyle and Makeup Saying About You?
Why Quality is More Important than Quantity
How Your Accessories Speak Volumes About You
How to Dress Appropriately and Stylishly for all Occasions

III. CONVERSATION/COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Basic Conversation Principles
The Art of Instant Rapport
Your Fifteen-Second Self-Introduction
How to Initiate and Gracefully End Conversations
The Art of Small Talk
How to Enter Group Conversations
How to Remember Names
Charm-The Ultimate Social Tool
How to Be an Effective Communicator
Social Networking Savvy

IV. DINING SKILLS AND TABLE MANNERS

World-Class Dining Dos and Don'ts
Visual Dining Tutorial
Styles of Eating: American, Continental and Asian
Silverware Savvy
Taking Your Seat and Napkins
How to Look Polished and Professional Entertaining in a Restaurant
Host and Guest of Honor Duties
Wine Tasting and Ordering
Toasting and Tipping

First Impression Skills and Dining Etiquette

Our High-Powered Duo:

First Impressions and Self-Presentation Workshop
Dining Skills and Table Manners Workshop

Cost: $600.00. Includes workbook.

Group rates available.

Please call 212-288-5413 for more details.

Social Success Makeover: One Day Finishing School

Presence, Polish, Decoram, and Style

All four workshops in the "Social Success Makeover" Progam
100 pages of instructive material.
4-course lunch at Upper East Side restaurant.

Cost: $1,200.00

Group rates available.

Additional Services:

Hair and makeup makeover available for an additional cost of $250.
A private appointment with a personal shopper at Bloomingdale's, Bergdorf Goodman, Macy's or Saks Fifth Avenue may be arranged upon request.

Schedule a private session or organize a group class: Our four-session "SOCIAL SUCCESS MAKEOVER--FINISHING SCHOOL FOR ADULT"-- may be booked for private groups. For more information, call 212-288-5413, or e-mail Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick at pfitzpatrick8@nyc.rr.com.

Train the Trainer Program: Become certified to teach The Etiquette School of New York's trademarked "Social Success Makeover-Finishing School for Adults" program. For more information, call 212-288-5413.

New! The Art of Being a Gentleman

The Etiquette School of New York is pleased to offer this new two-hour class for young and older men alike. You will learn what is expected of you if you want to be considered a gentleman in the modern world. Following are some of the topics that will be addressed in this class:

Basic Everyday Etiquette and Civility for a Gentleman at Home and in Public
Written and Verbal Communications
What a Gentleman Would Say
Host and Guest Duties of a Gentleman at Social Functions
Dating Guidelines for Gentleman
Gentlemanly Behavior with a Lady
Grooming Guidelines
Dressing Appropriately for all Occasions
Social Events and Cocktail Parties
Social Introductions
Seating the Lady at the Table and Learning How to Shine at the Dining Table