In a world where courtesy and character seem to have taken a backseat to TikTok fads, these etiquette teachers are keeping old-school manners alive. You can learn everything from how to shake hands, travel with your boss, conduct yourself on social media and more. The LLUXXALL offers business etiquette, adult dining etiquette, teen etiquette, kids dining etiquette and polite manners.
Satsuma Designs
If you have questions about etiquette, the etiquette experts at Satsuma Designs offer one-hour, online sessions. They cover topics such as student etiquette for distance learning, table manners for teens, and communication skills for business people. They also offer self-guided education modules for kids.
You can also learn more about etiquette through podcasts and online blogs. For example, the etiquette expert Nick Leighton and comedian Leah Bonnema host a popular show called “Were You Raised By Wolves?” which answers your etiquette questions. The show is free and hilarious.
Another great resource for etiquette tips is Common Courtesy. This etiquette training company is run by two engaging black women who specialize in mentoring others. The classes start at around $99 and can be taken individually or in groups. You can also find etiquette advice from Mister Manners, which offers a range of classes for children and adults. Some are free, while others cost up to $750 per session.
Everyday Etiquette
Everyday Etiquette provides a variety of courses that can be taken from the comfort of your home or work. Courses cover business etiquette, dining and entertaining manners, and travel and social interaction skills. They also teach how to be respectful of viewpoints and cultural styles.
This popular podcast aims to cast light on often-detailed and nuanced topics of etiquette. Each week, the hosts address listeners’ most vexing etiquette entanglements. They answer questions on a range of topics from how to address a rude coworker to whether it’s appropriate to send a thank you note after a date.
Her classes are one-hour long on Zoom and offer a personalized touch. She also teaches online students how to be mindful of their body language while in virtual meetings. She emphasizes general respect manners such as covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing, remembering people’s names, and not interrupting others. She also teaches table manners, including how to use all utensils properly.
Myka Meier
Named “the picture of grace” by Vogue magazine and “the Queen of Etiquette” by the Daily Mail, Myka Meier has coached thousands of business professionals and worked with internal human resources and hiring departments in some of the largest Fortune 100 companies. She teaches both online courses and in-person classes at the prestigious Plaza Hotel in New York and across the United States.
Meier has a way of making age-old teachings seem relevant and modern through her warm, engaging demeanor and her ability to break complex rules down into digestible pieces. Her wide smile and humorous anecdotes make her classes fun and non-judgmental. She frequently references pop culture and celebrities in her classes, including a recent course called The Duchess Effect that has become popular as the world watches Meghan Markle marry a handsome British prince.
Meier also has two best-selling books, Modern Etiquette Made Easy and Business Etiquette Made Easy. Her approach to teaching is modern and interactive, and she has been featured on numerous television shows and podcasts.
Julie Frantz
Julie Frantz is the owner and instructor of Forest Lake-based Everyday Etiquette, which conducts presentations on manners and social skills at a number of locations. She says she has been seeing more interest in etiquette training in recent years, including from students.
Frantz teaches students how to properly greet people and exchange business cards, and she advises them on how to use cellphones and tablets during professional meetings and conversations. She also emphasizes the importance of being mindful of body language.
She says a lack of face-to-face interaction is one reason society has lost some of its savoir faire. When she asks students at schools how many of them eat dinner with their families at least once a week, only five of 25 raise their hands, which she sees as a telling sign that modern life has distracted us from the basics. Her goal is to bring an awareness of civility to families, schools and businesses.