Minding Manners Expatriate Executive Finishing School for Corporate Executives in Paris, France, London, England, UK, Europe

Expatriate Executive Finishing School

International Protocol, Etiquette & Cross-Cultural Communication for Executives

This exclusive program is designed for expatriate executives who appreciate the value of cross-cultural communication, proper protocol, a polished appearance and a strong professional presence.

Minding Manners Expat Executive Finishing SchoolTM is a one of a kind program, offering a unique opportunity for executives on over-seas assignments to England, France or America to gain the competitive advantage with international style and grace. You will gain and reinforce the necessary skills for advancement in a foreign culture, along with advanced etiquette, social and dining skills, all in a convenient one-day interactive workshop.

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Programs Available
"From Abroad to France"

Participants will learn to put into action:

  • Projecting global awareness
  • How to avoid cultural misunderstandings
  • Sensible strategies for succeeding in the international arena
  • Doing business in France
  • Insights into French social patterns
  • Maneuvering French formalities
  • Recognition of regional differences within France
  • Time and personal space relationships
  • Understanding global communication styles
  • Interpreting verbal and non-verbal communication styles
  • Using proper protocol to develop and maintain business
  • Continental dining with French savoir-faire
  • Entertaining and being entertained French-style
  • Values and the Frenchman
  • Do’s and taboos of day-to-day life
  • French body language, gestures and their meanings
  • French customs and etiquette
  • Pre-meeting action plans
  • Cultivating a professional image
  • Awareness of the unwritten codes of business
  • The art of the French handshake and social greetings
"From Abroad to England"

Based on a similar concept as "From Abroad to France", yet focuses on the specific intricacies of English culture.

"From Abroad to America"

Based on a similar concept as "From Abroad to France", yet focuses on the specific intricacies of American culture.

Program Locations

Programs may be presented in-house at corporations or at the venue of your choice. Private group presentations may be presented at one of our partner hotels.

Programs presented in France may qualify as "Formation Professionnelle".

Customised Programs

We take a "results-oriented" approach with each engagement. Our goal is to provide maximum information in an exciting, interactive, workshop approach tailored to each individual or groups specific needs. Contact us today to discuss your unique needs during a no-obligation consultation that will help us to gain an understanding of your objectives, and to set up a program that best addresses them.