Hello, I'm Laura Akano, the principal Coach and Trainer at Polished Manners. I have successfully taught children, teenagers and adults through my etiquette classes and afternoon tea events. I also provide private tuition, some of my clients are high net worth families and expatriates, including visitors from other countries. I have been featured in television and radio programmes and contributed to newspaper and magazine articles.
Polished Manners offer etiquette training and coaching for groups, individuals and schools on a wide range of topics. My training courses apply etiquette training to real-life situations, allowing you to make a memorable first impression and conduct yourself in a way that is kind and respectful that will put others at ease.
Etiquette is a life skill; it is not about complicated rules or simply knowing which fork to use. It is about interacting and communicating confidently and effectively with other people regardless of the context.