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Laura Akano

@polishedmanners

Certified etiquette coach and trainer. Etiquette and soft skills training for Children, Youth and adults that is fun, modern and relevant to daily life.

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I love what I do!⠀ ⠀ It was great fun in Hertfordshire and Warwickshire a few weeks ago, working with visiting students from China and their teachers.⠀ ✅⠀ The girls were taught how to… instagram.com/p/BrKYIQxluEC/…

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When dining out, please refrain from loading your table #diningetiquette with electronic gadgets, #tablemanners keys, or sunglasses. These should be kept out of sight in a bag #etiquette or briefcase which should be kept under the table.

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It's a new month, a new beginning. Make it the best so far. #april #april2019 #aprilfools #newmonthgreetings #newmonth #freshstart #haveagreatweek #haveagreatday #polishedmanners instagram.com/p/BvtH2EygbZR/…

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Registration is open for our next course during the Spring half-term. Your young person will gain social skills that is bound to improve their confidence. Topics will include: dining… instagram.com/p/BwC5UtjFnQw/…

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Please don't dismiss the importance of etiquette and social skills training. Contact [email protected] or send a direct message for course details and private… instagram.com/p/B4brX4npkTn/…

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It was a fun and educational afternoon tea experience yesterday with a lovely and fun group of Ladies. So much laughter and interest in learning about etiquette. Thank you for being such a fantastic group to… instagram.com/p/B52axlzJd2v/…

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"Making eye contact with Children is not only an effective communication strategy, but it also helps to boost their confidence. It is essential to keep practicing making eye contact with Children when speaking to them." #eyecontact #polishedmanners #polishedmannersuk

"Making eye contact with Children is not only an effective communication strategy, but it also helps to boost their confidence.  It is essential to keep practicing making eye contact with Children when speaking to them."

#eyecontact #polishedmanners #polishedmannersuk
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Ever thought of how to make a good first impression? Polished Manners offer group and private etiquette training in business and social etiquette. #goodmannersmatter #covid-19 #civility #politeness #polishedmanners #polishedmannersuk #newmonth #englishculture #property

Ever thought of how to make a good first impression? Polished Manners offer group and private etiquette training in business and social etiquette.

 #goodmannersmatter #covid-19 #civility #politeness #polishedmanners #polishedmannersuk #newmonth  #englishculture  #property
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It is best practice for a lady to never empty out the content of her bag in public, especially when dining in a restaurant or in the company of others. If you ever feel that you need to brush your hair or touch up your make-up, to read more click 👉 link bit.ly/3e3hfL2

It is best practice for a lady to never empty out the content of her bag in public, especially when dining in a restaurant or in the company of others.

If you ever feel that you need to brush your hair or touch up your make-up, to read more click 👉 link  bit.ly/3e3hfL2
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"Have you ever scheduled an appointment with someone then had to wait for almost 2 hours before the person shows up? Argh! Very annoying right?.. ...Yes, it is! click link 👉 bit.ly/3e77MCe #monday #respect #respectforothers #selfrespect #civilitymatters #civility

"Have you ever scheduled an appointment with someone then had to wait for almost 2 hours before the person shows up? Argh! Very annoying right?.. ...Yes, it is!
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#monday #respect #respectforothers #selfrespect #civilitymatters #civility
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Have you been invited for lunch or dinner at a private residence? Be aware that the host or hostess may have a seating plan, the formal term is place `a table. Allow your host or hostess to tell you where to seat if place cards read more bit.ly/324dQZI

Have you been invited for lunch or dinner at a private residence?   

Be aware that the host or hostess may have a seating plan, the formal term is place `a table. 
Allow your host or hostess to tell you where to seat if place cards
read more bit.ly/324dQZI
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“When you know you can do something, and you feel good about yourself, you do not have to devalue others.” ― John Patrick Hickey It is kinder to appreciate, support, and encourage other people's efforts. Build others up, life is not about being perfect. #polishedmannersuk

“When you know you can do something, and you feel good about yourself, you do not have to devalue others.” ― John Patrick Hickey

It is kinder to appreciate, support, and encourage other people's efforts.  Build others up, life is not about being perfect.

#polishedmannersuk
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Do you drink correctly from your glass? It is important to drink from the same spot every time you take a sip from your glass. This is to avoid food, lipstick or lip gloss stains around the rim of your glass, this can make for click link to read more bit.ly/3ftNCUw

Do you drink correctly from your glass?

It is important to drink from the same spot every time you take a sip from your glass.
This is to avoid food, lipstick or lip gloss stains around the rim of your glass, this can make for  click link to
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Who should pay the bill when dining out for a business meeting? It is the responsibility of the person that extended the invitation or suggested meeting over dinner. Never argue over who should pay the bill, click the link below to read more bit.ly/2CDjFTg

Who should pay the bill when dining out for a business meeting?

It is the responsibility of the person that extended the invitation or suggested meeting over dinner.

Never argue over who should pay the bill, click the link below to read more bit.ly/2CDjFTg
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When is the best time to start teaching kids about good manners? "I think of a child's mind as a blank book. During the first years of his life, much will be written on the pages. The quality of that writing will affect his life profoundly." --Walt Disney bit.ly/2OxgWgS

When is the best time to start teaching kids about good manners?
"I think of a child's mind as a blank book. During the first years of his life, much will be written on the pages. The quality of that writing will affect his life profoundly." --Walt Disney

bit.ly/2OxgWgS
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When is it acceptable to eat with your fingers? Food such as chicken or pizza can be eaten with your fingers at a barbecue, when attending a buffet party or in a very informal setting. but there are some things you need to know. Read more 👉 bit.ly/2OHTiyw

When is it acceptable to eat with your fingers?

Food such as chicken or pizza can be eaten with your fingers at a barbecue, when attending a buffet party or in a very informal setting.  but there are some things you need to know. Read more 👉 bit.ly/2OHTiyw
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Having to listen to someone else's telephone conversation is not always a pleasant experience. Using your mobile phone in a shared workspace or public space is not only distracting, but it can also be quite annoying. Do think about the... read more👉 bit.ly/2Bkp7Kz

Having to listen to someone else's telephone conversation is not always a pleasant experience. Using your mobile phone in a shared workspace or public space is not only distracting, but it can also be quite annoying.

Do think about the... 
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Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. -Lao Tzu #kindness #confidence #profoundness #respectforothers #civilitymatters #civility #socialetiquette #lovematter #courtesy #polishedmannersuk

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.
-Lao Tzu

#kindness #confidence #profoundness #respectforothers #civilitymatters #civility #socialetiquette #lovematter #courtesy #polishedmannersuk