• Social Etiquette Course

Social Etiquette

Connect with confidence in any social setting

Course Overview

About This Course

Social confidence isn’t about being the loudest person in the room – it’s about feeling genuinely at ease connecting with others, whether you’re meeting someone for the first time, navigating a networking event, or joining an unfamiliar group.

This course teaches you the essential rules of social engagement and how to apply them in modern contexts. You’ll learn practical skills for introductions, conversations, and social situations that build genuine confidence. Teaching the rules of social engagement and how to apply them to modern etiquette gives people confidence. Knowledge provides the foundation for transformation.

Perfect for:

  • Anyone wanting to feel more confident in social situations
  • Professionals seeking to enhance networking abilities
  • Individuals preparing for significant social events
  • International individuals adapting to Western social customs
  • Those who feel nervous or uncertain in group settings
  • People wanting to build authentic connections across cultures
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What You’ll Learn

  • Greetings and introductions across different contexts

  • Handshakes, social kissing and appropriate physical greetings

  • Cultural differences in greetings and social customs

  • Introducing yourself and others with confidence

  • Remembering names and using them appropriately

  • Eye contact and reading social cues

  • Small talk strategies and conversation skills

  • Giving and receiving compliments gracefully

  • Moving into groups and engaging with strangers

  • Breaking away from conversations with grace

  • Event etiquette for parties, receptions and gatherings

  • Networking with authenticity and purpose

  • Modern etiquette for video calls and digital communication

  • Cultural awareness in diverse social settings

Course Options

Session 1: Social Foundations – The Building Blocks

Learn the essential skills you’ll use in every social interaction. This is where you start – master the fundamental social skills that form the foundation of confident interaction.

Format: 90 minutes

Delivery: Online or in-person

Group Size: 1-4 participants

What’s Covered:

Greetings:

  • Handshakes (when, how, cultural considerations)
  • Social kissing and hugs (appropriateness and context)
  • Touchless greetings (modern alternatives)
  • Cultural differences in greetings

Introductions:

  • Introducing yourself with confidence
  • Introducing other people (protocols and order)
  • Use of first names and nicknames
  • Remembering names (techniques and strategies)

Conversation Skills:

  • Eye contact and cultural awareness
  • Small talk fundamentals and strategies
  • Giving and receiving compliments gracefully
  • Moving conversations forward naturally

Ideal for:  Building confidence with greetings and introductions, improving conversation skills and small talk, understanding social interaction fundamentals, or preparing for situations where first impressions matter

What’s Included:

  • Expert instruction and demonstrations
  • Practical techniques and strategies
  • Comprehensive digital reference booklet (PDF)

Pricing:

90 minutes | 1-4 participants

In-Person: Individual: $590 | Group (2-4): $490 per person

Online: Individual: $450 | Group (2-4): $380 per person

 

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Session 2: Events & Networking – Putting It Into Practice

Apply your skills in real-world social situations. This is where it comes together – navigate events, groups, and modern social scenarios with confidence.

Format: 90 minutes

Delivery: Online or in-person

Group Size: 1-4 participants

What’s Covered:

Group Dynamics:

  • Moving into a group confidently
  • Engaging with bystanders and strangers
  • Breaking away from a group gracefully
  • Reading social cues

Event Etiquette:

  • Parties, receptions and gatherings (host and guest)
  • Networking events and professional socials
  • Cultural awareness in social settings
  • Gift-giving and thank you notes

Modern Scenarios:

  • Video call etiquette and digital presence
  • Social media and digital communication boundaries
  • Workplace social dynamics and professional boundaries
  • Cross-cultural awareness and adaptation

Ideal for: Navigating networking events and professional gatherings, feeling confident in group social situations, understanding modern etiquette across digital and in-person contexts, or building business and professional relationships

What’s Included:

  • Expert instruction and demonstrations
  • Strategies for real-world application
  • Comprehensive digital reference booklet (PDF)

Pricing:

90 minutes | 1-4 participants

In-Person: Individual: $590 | Group (2-4): $490 per person

Online: Individual: $450 | Group (2-4): $380 per person

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Complete Social Etiquette Package – Two Sessions

Master both foundations and application

Get the complete social etiquette experience – learn the building blocks in Session 1, then apply them to real-world situations in Session 2. The most comprehensive way to build lasting social confidence.

Format: 2 x 90 minute sessions

Delivery: Online or in-person | 1-4 participants

What’s Included:

  • Both Session 1 and Session 2
  • Complete skill development from basics to application
  • Expert instruction and demonstrations throughout
  • Two comprehensive digital reference booklets (PDF)

Ideal for: Those seeking complete transformation in both presentation and grooming, or preparing for significant professional or personal milestones.

Package Pricing:

2 × 90 minutes | 1-4 participants

 In-Person:

  • Individual: $1,050
  • Group (2-4 people): $880 per person

 Online:

  • Individual: $810
  • Group (2-4 people): $680 per person
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Your Trainer

All coaching and training programs are led by Claudia Hackman, trained at leading international institutions including The English Manner (London) and Beaumont Etiquette (New York), with decades of professional experience working with individuals and organisations across diverse industries and cultural contexts.

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