Your Social Skills and Watch Your CONFIDENCE Grow ...
Finishing School in an E-Book!

Whether it's business or socially, we all find ourselves in situations where we're meeting and greeting new people. The way you look, the way you speak, the way you carry yourself, your ability to be interested and interesting can spell the difference between being well received and not.

Knowing the building blocks for charm and grace is a wonderful way of reducing awkwardness and social anxiety, and instead build better connections. And who wouldn't want that?

Life is a game, and those with social grace are simply ... more successful!

Not only do they know their social etiquette and play the game of life superbly and with polish, they have a vital understanding of how life really works!

True charm isn't about how much money you've got. Some people just seem to have a natural gift to be at ease and get on with everyone no matter what their rank or station.

Being at ease with yourself and being able to let others shine is the Art of Social Grace.

It's not just important in your social life. In the super competitive world of work, the value of excellent social skills are more highly regarded than ever, particularly as you're elevated up the career ladder. But what’s incredible is how many people let themselves down.

Being polished, while remaining genuine and natural, is a wonderful feeling. There's an art and an etiquette to communicating well, and we've made learning both easy.

This knowledge will develop a perspective which brings with it a respect and consideration for others, and takes your ability to communicate with everyone and anyone to a whole new level.

This e-book is written as a vital guide to increasing your social grace. Take a look at what you’ll learn...

CHAPTER 1: SOCIAL GRACE
Introduction..................................................... 6
What is Social Grace?.................................... 8
Why is it Important?........................................ 9
Learning the Art of Social Grace................... 11
How to Use this Book..................................... 11
CHAPTER 2: A STATE OF CONFIDENCE
Breathing Correctly......................................... 17
Dealing with Nerves....................................... 18
Grounding Yourself......................................... 18
Keeping It In Perspective................................. 21
CHAPTER 3: DEPORTMENT
First Impressions Count!......................... 16
What You're Really Saying ........................... 25
The Basics of Good Deportment......................... 16
Correct Posture.............................................. 25
Your Gaze ........................................................... 27
Your Smile.......................................................... 28
The Use of Gestures.......................................... 28
Putting Good Deportment into Action.... 29
Standing......................................................... 29
Walking Tall..................................................... 29
Sitting Down................................................... 31
Rising Up From a Chair................................... 32
Bringing it Together........................................ 33
Superstar Moments.................................. 33
Getting In and Out of a Car............................ 33
Opening Doors............................................... 34
Descending a Staircase................................. 35
Walking into a Room....................................... 35
Walking into an Interview............................... 36
CHAPTER 4: VOICE AS A COMMUNICATION TOOL
Cultivating an Attractive Voice......................... 39
What Your Voice Communicates..................... 39
Freeing Up Your Voice................................... 42
Making Introductions................................ 45
Formal Introductions....................................... 47
Introducing Couples....................................... 48
Introducing Children....................................... 48
Meeting Dignitaries......................................... 49
Informal Introductions.................................... 51
After Being Introduced................................... 51
Shaking Hands................................................ 53
Kissing........................................................... 54
Further Introductions................................ 55
Introducing Oneself........................................ 55
How to Introduce Someone to a Group.......... 56
Meeting Someone Again................................ 57
Introductions on the Move............................. 59
Small Talk.................................................... 59
Conversation Starters.................................... 60
Building a Conversation............................ 61
Observations................................................ 61
Good Listening Skills...................................... 63
Questions...................................................... 64
Sharing the Space......................................... 66
The Use of One and They............................. 68
Conversation Cues....................................... 68
Keeping it Light.............................................. 69
The Art of Storytelling................................... 70
How To Move a Conversation Along............ 72
Humour.......................................................... 73
Language....................................................... 75
Prejudice....................................................... 76
The Debating Club........................................ 77
How to Handle Conflict................................. 78

Keeping It Real.............................................. 79
Assertiveness.............................................. 80
Self-Control.................................................... 81
How to Extend and Receive a Compliment..... 83
Ending a Conversation Politely................ 83
CHAPTER 5: GOOD MANNERS
The Absolute Basics................................. 86
Please and Thank You.................................. 86
Sorry............................................................. 86
Patience........................................................ 87
More Etiquette Essentials....................... 88
Good Sportsmanship.................................... 88
Out and About.............................................. 88
Making a Complaint....................................... 89
Phone Etiquette............................................. 90
Mobile Telephone Etiquette........................... 91
IN SUMMARY.................................................