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Constance Hoffman

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As a professional etiquette coach and trainer, I am able to assist with any and all of your questions pertaining to social and business skills, party manner, appearance, communication both verbal and written, tipping, email manners and social media, and of course entertaining and dining etiquette.

Experience in the area

As owner of Social and Business Graces, I have been teaching children and adults for over 7 years.

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Owner of Social and Business Graces

Education/Credentials

Owner, teacher, coach and author of "Tips on Tipping".

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2012-05-22 sweet 16:

The main public role of the court is to perform the first big dance of the party, following the girl's dance with her father. The court's dance is generally a choreographed waltz that can incorporate both

2012-04-23 graduation invitations:

There is no need to indicate on the invitation anything regarding gifts.  This is considered tacky unless all graduates are not accepting gifts then a statement such as, The only gift needed is your presence

2012-04-13 Graduation Open House:

In the past, any reference to gifts on invitations was considered in poor taste but in light of the current gifts-for-every craze, it’s a courtesy to inform guests when presents are not expected. The etiquette

2012-03-22 introduction:

The general rule is that both parties, no matter the sex, are standing/rise for introductions as a means of mutual respect.  If both parties are seated, lets say at a banquet table, standing is not required

2012-02-26 your opinion please:

Correcting other's children is a no-no unless the are doing something to harm themselves or someone else or cause damage to your home.  The best you can offer is to continue to show good manners as an

 

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