Contemporary English & Japanese Manners

Specialising in Contemporary English & Japanese Manners

• Have you ever felt disappointed when someone whom you found attractive had manners that fell short of his or her appearance?
• Have you ever felt uneasy-- not knowing what to do, when to do it or in which order-- simply because you were never taught or were unsure of the customs in the place where you live?
• Have you ever been dismayed to find that the manners that you knew have become dated, perhaps even inappropriate?

London-based image consultancy Talking Image can help, offering consultancy and training in Contemporary Social and Business Manners, specialising in English and Japanese Manners.

We believe that 'Even if you don't say a word, your image will'. This applies not only to the way you dress, but also to how you carry yourself. Confidence in your own manners gives you a bearing that will inspire confidence in others. Our aim is to help each client holistically, for your manners can immediately signal your background, culture, education and personality.

Knowing and demonstrating the appropriate etiquette will build your confidence, show respect for others and avoid any miscommunication, no matter your gender, age or nationality. We want to ensure that you are comfortable in your own skin, whether you are in a social or business environment. Knowing the correct manners puts you in control - you can decide how to strike the right tone. If you are uncertain of the right manners and customs, it can be hard to know whether you are making the right impression.

Manners have evolved over time, just as style and fashion have done. It is said that the first known etiquette book was written in 2400 BC by Ptah-hotep of Egypt. Etiquette changed enormously in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The key in today's globalised world, however, is to feel comfortable with manners that fit our lifestyles today.

Here are the standard subjects that we cover:

Contemporary English Manners

1) Social Manners for Men
2) Social Manners for Women
3) Table Manners
4) Business Manners
5) Dress Code

Find out what people thought about the Contemporary English Manners sessions with Toshiko here.

Contemporary English manners are available for children too.

Contemporary Japanese Manners

Toshiko Kobatake, Managing Director of Talking Image, is a Japanese national born in Tokyo and has spent almost half of her life in Japan. With her experience in working in the financial sector for American, European and Japanese companies for over 15 years, she is also an expert in providing advice in Japanese Social and Business Manners. You can find out more about Toshiko on Toshiko & Consultants Page.

6) Japanese Social Manners for Men
7) Japanese Social Manners for Women
8) Japanese Table Manners
9) Japanese Business Manners

Tailor-made workshops and trainings are also available.

For booking appointments or enquiries, please contact Toshiko:
Email toshiko@talkingimage.co.uk

English & Japanese Manners

Prices

Standard
Junior 17-25 & Senior 60 and over
Children 16 and under

1) Contemporary English Social Manners for Men (2 hours)
Standard £200
Junior & Senior £140
Children £100

2) Contemporary English Social Manners for Women (2 hours)
Standard £200
Junior & Senior £140
Children £100

3) Contemporary English Table Manners (2 hours)
Standard £200
Junior & Senior £140
Children £100

4) Contemporary English Business Manners (2 hours)
Standard £200
Junior & Senior £140
Children £100

5) Contemporary English Dress Code (1 hour)
Standard £100
Junior & Senior £70
Children £50

6) Contemporary Japanese Social Manners for Men (2 hours)
Standard £200
Junior & Senior £140
Children £100

7) Contemporary Japanese Social Manners for Women (2 hours)
Standard £200
Junior & Senior £140
Children £100

8) Contemporary Japanese Table Manners (2 hours)
Standard £200
Junior & Senior £140
Children £100

9) Contemporary Japanese Business Manners (2 hours)
Standard £200
Junior & Senior £140
Children £100