The rules of etiquette and the
reason for such protocols date back to the Egyptians,
with The Instructions of
Ptahhotep, written some 4,000 years ago. Within these
behavior manuals seeds were planted from which Western
Civilization's code of ethics and the rules of statesmanship-like
behavior would be codified. From the Egyptians, Greeks,
and 19th century Victorian influence to our present
day, manners are akin to the ebb and flow of the tide,
from which civility to barbarous behavior will shift
back and forth depending on society’s tolerance.
These behavioral currents tend to flow every 50 – 75
years.
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To provide leadership training to those individuals interested
in becoming true statesmen within their field of influence, either
socially or professionally. Developing cultural sensitivities and
building global bridges of understanding is critical for economic
success in the global marketplace. Each bridge provides a platform
for increased world peace. This is our hope, this is our mission.
- Diane Diehl
Diane Diehl Company |
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Test your Etiquette Knowledge |
Everyone has just been seated for dinner, but you notice the hostess
has not put her napkin in her lap. What should you assume? |
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"Having to train our staff
in becoming sensitive when working with others from different
cultural and ethnic
backgrounds was tantamount
to our being able to work together to provide a quality
product to our customers. Thank you so much for your program,
for I do not know
if we would have been successful without your help!
- Mr. Sam Gere
Travel Gear Services |
"I cannot believe the difference
in my children from having taken your etiquette classes.
My daughter no longer
complains in
helping me set the table! My son now stands up when a
friend enters our living room! Truly I cannot believe
the difference! Though I
have been trying for years to instill the importance of
manners to my children, coming from an etiquette instructor
certainly has raised
the bar of awareness for them!
Need I say more!"
- Mrs. Roland Howes
Los Angeles, California |
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