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“MY PLEASURE” - A COURSE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ETIQUETTE
“Hi!", “Great!” and “Thanks” seem to cover most social situations for many people. In fact, they fall short. They make no impact, say nothing about you and show no respect. Social and business encounters need more thought and care than that.
People you meet need treating to language etiquette; courteous simple and familiar ways of saying things which make them feel valued and secure.
“My Pleasure” is one suitable response to someone who appreciates what you are doing. It is the title of this course of classes which offers participants an opportunity to hear and practice English language etiquette.
“Etiquette is a collection of forms by which all personal contacts in life are made smooth.”
That was written by an American expert, Emily Post, at the beginning of the 20th century. Etiquette makes contacts with other people you don’t know well a lot easier, brings satisfying results and gives both sides pleasure.
Good etiquette means using an appropriate form of words at the right time. For those who have English as a second language, this is a challenge. If you can master English language etiquette, not only native speakers but everyone you meet will be more comfortable with you and impressed by you.
You don’t speak standing completely still. Each class will explore the right posture and movement to go with the words and the mood- from shaking hands, to crossing your legs.
“My Pleasure” is a flexible set of up to 9 classes of correct English usage combined with gestures and posture, lasting from one to two hours each. They include:-
• Common Courtesy
• Forms of Address/Meeting and Greeting
• Making Conversation/ the Cocktail Party
• Eating Out/In the Bar/In the Street
• Dining at Home
• Doing Lunch
• On the Phone
• Giving and Receiving
• Visiting Others
• Body Language; Important Signals
Classes are suitable for 2 to 8 people. One-on-one sessions are available
Fees on requestStuart Wolfendale
Tel (852) 2241 4141 / Mobile (852) 9048 1806
E-mail: wolfthal @netvigator.com
Good language etiquette means using an appropriate form of words at the right time.
