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“You’ll never get a second chance to make a great First Impression”

– Oscar Wilde

Quinntessential Education helps people discover their full potential when navigating social and business environments.

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Services

People skills, in the form of manners and etiquette, are more than ever a “MUST-have” to set yourself apart, in a good way.

Enhancing your social confidence and professionalism will impact the way people perceive you and respond to you.

Individual Programs

Social and Professional etiquette & savour-vivre training in a variety of subjects for individuals and small groups

Corporate Etiquette & Savoir-Vivre Workshops

With fierce competition these days a company cannot afford to put a contract in the hands of an associate who may ruin the deal because of avoidable social blunders.

Invest in the professional and personal growth of your employees and associates and in the long-term profit of your company.

Character Education

Age appropriate classes and programs
for children and teens
Ages 4 – 16

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our Quinntessential Dining Skills

24-page manual with tips and tricks that you need to know!

Our Vision

By Reviving The Art of Good Manners and Etiquette, beginning with the youngest amongst us, people feel more confident and at ease in every business and social situation.

– Quinntessential Education

Enroll yourself or your child in one of our scheduled courses, or contact us to discuss tailor-made trainings.

TRAINER PROFILE

 

Melania Dabran Quinn, Etiquette Expert and Founder of Quinntessential Education

  • Certified Etiquette specialist from The British School of Excellence – London UK and The American School of Protocol® – Atlanta, Georgia USA
  • BA in International Business Administration, American University of Paris – Paris France
  • Lived in USA, Saudi Arabia, France, Italy, Switzerland
  • Trinational: Swiss, French and American, residing in Switzerland

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Some Articles

Who Pays?  The Restaurant Dilemma

Who Pays? The Restaurant Dilemma

Gender plays no role on who pays when going out for a meal with someone.  Simply put, if you're doing the inviting you're expected to pay.  However, to avoid the awkwardness of who is paying, make it clear up front if you're treating or if you'd like to split the...

Common Etiquette Mistakes

Common Etiquette Mistakes

Being mindful of where you are and of those around you is the bedrock of good manners and etiquette.  Do your best to always be kind and to do the right thing.  You and everyone around you will ultimately benefit. Behaviours We Can Avoid It’s easy to notice other...