• 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

Greetings, Introductions & Conversations

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: Those wanting to master the fundamentals of social interaction, feel confident with greetings and introductions, or improve conversation skills

What’s Included:

  • Expert instruction and demonstrations
  • Practical techniques and strategies
  • Comprehensive digital reference booklet (PDF)
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Session 2: Navigating Social Situations

Events, Groups & Modern Etiquette

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
  • Social media and digital communication
  • Diverse workplace considerations
  • Professional vs. social boundaries

Ideal for: Those wanting to navigate events and networking with ease, understand modern social etiquette, or feel confident in group situations

What’s Included:

  • Expert instruction and demonstrations
  • Practical techniques and strategies
  • Comprehensive digital reference booklet (PDF)
Book Session 2 - Grooming Fundamentals

Complete Package – Both Sessions

Format: 2 sessions × 90 minutes

Delivery: Online or in-person (individual only)

What’s Included:

  • Complete Personal Presentation session
  • Complete Grooming Fundamentals session
  • Expert instruction and personalised guidance throughout
  • Two comprehensive digital reference booklets (Presentation + Grooming)

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

Optional: Wardrobe Detox Service

A comprehensive wardrobe assessment and refresh – the ideal foundation before applying your new presentation skills. We evaluate your existing wardrobe, identify pieces to retain, retire or alter, and optimise your personal dressing space.

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Available:

  • In-Person: Claudia works with you at your home, assisted by professional support
  • Online: Guided video session where Claudia directs you through the process

Starting with a streamlined wardrobe amplifies the impact of your training and simplifies daily decision-making.

Detailed service guide and pricing provided upon enquiry.

Investment

  • In-Person: Individual: $1,050
  • Online: Individual: $810

  • Not Sure Which Option Is Right?

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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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