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History Of EtiquetteIt all began when human kind first began to interact with each other during the prehistoric age. People realised they wanted to find a way to communicate that didn't involve fighting and stealing. These thoughts turned into gentle actions with certain rituals forming the basics of politeness and rules for proper social and commercial conduct. This was the beginnings of etiquette and manners. continued below... Become An Accredited Coach in Business & Social EtiquetteAnnouncing our Virtual Training May 2012 to become a Certified Etiquette Coach. This extraordinary seven weeks training will give you everything you need to succeed in your new career as an Etiquette and Impression Management Coach. The training and certification as an official Etiquette Coach is strictly limited. Don't miss your opportunity to create new coaching income from £10,000 - £100,000 in this highly sort after coaching niche! Be the first to receive full details about our upcoming FREE webinars please click here continuing The History of Etiquette - The French Royal CourtIt's amusing that during the 17th and 18th century it was the French Royal court that set the guidelines for formal etiquette as we know it today. Royal court members needed only to be present at the King's palace attending to his every request. Thus, the nobles who lived at court developed what could be regarded as an 'action plan' of how persons were to act in certain social and business situations. It was this code of practice that became know across Europe as 'Etiquette' (an old French word meaning ticket), and adopted by other European courts and the upper classes. |