Our 2024 public seminar year has concluded. The dates shown below are an example of when they are typically offered. Stay tuned and sign up for our newsletter for the 2025 schedule when it is released in late January 2025. Only subscribers will be notified for special early registration discounts before being released to the public.
Here's what was offered in 2024:
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Alumni participants, email us for an extra 10% alumni discount. You can also ask about our new subscriber discounts.
Three or more enrolled in the same seminar at the same time also receive a 10% discount.
Please email info@advancedetiquette.com for the special promo code.
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To arrange private and group seminars, and private briefings, and for all other questions, please contact Syndi at Info@AdvancedEtiquette.com. It will be our pleasure to reply with details on how to bring our seminars to your location.
All seminars are formatted after a Confucius saying...
What I hear, I forget;
All seminars are expert-led by yours truly Syndi Seid, this seminar will not be filled with information that goes in one ear and out the other.
What I see, I remember;
Each course flows through a series of multimedia computer- generated visuals to reinforce content; And, is accompanied by a comprehensive Action Guide, which is nearly a transcript of the entire course.
What I do, I understand.
We understand, when Confucius also said: "Old habits are hard to die, especially if you like them." As a result, we have purposely designed continuous interactive discussions and activities, as our way to practice, and make into habit, all new skills to continue practicing at home.
NEW!!!
Ultimate Etiquette Accelerator (UEA)
A total 8 weeks of learning and reinforced skills, most programs miss providing.
UEA is unlike any other etiquette program. It is an innovative, unique approach that spans over 8 weeks of comprehensive mindset, skillset, and life-changing modules to ultimately achieve mastery in the right techniques, frameworks, guidelines, and skills to confidently approach any business and social situation, anywhere in the world, with confidence and authority… for the rest of your life! [BTW, don't be concerned about the 8 weeks being long and tedious. Past participants can attest that the time passes fast because of all the fun learning.]
This program covers everything offered in the...
a) One-day World-Class International Business Protocol and Social Etiquette seminar
b) The successful Entertaining and Formal Dining seminar
c) the Afternoon Tea and Etiquette seminar,
plus a ton of other invaluable content, perspectives, case studies, and, best of all, practice sessions, which not possible in a one-day seminar.
This is the one accelerated program for the serious-minded individual who wants to achieve the ultimate in self-confidence for any business and social situation, anywhere in the world, which is why it's titled just for you as your Ultimate Etiquette Accelerator Etiquette program.
This program is By Invitation Only and is limited to eight participants for maximum attention and learning. As of early January, two places are already filled; make sure you are among the other six participants in the Spring class.
Let Syndi tell you all about the program and answer all your questions by booking your call via our website's free consultation link, or
By the end of our brief 15-30 minute call, we will both know whether this is right for you, without pressure or consequences if you choose not to participate.
To end, I am not shy in saying that this program is not for the faint of heart. It does require a fun and rewarding commitment to practicing and participating in the entire program. With no practice sessions offered in this past, this was the principal pitfall to the true success of all programs. I now can guarantee success because the results will be based on your guided practice.
Thank you!
Click here for a sample outline of what the program includes. Being still in its pilot/launch phase, the contents are subject to change based on participant input.
ONCE A YEAR, DON'T MISS IT!
In summer: Adult World-Class Business Protocol and
Social Etiquette
Total 8.5-hours. This is our core curriculum seminar on international business protocol and social etiquette that is a whirlwind overview on professional communication skills, professional presence and image, email and cell phone courtesies, writing skills, plus what everyone always hungers for---our most fun and popular module on business dining savvy, from start to finish, as a host and guest, through a 3-course tutorial lunch or dinner.
A comprehensive 80+ page Action Guide is included, plus lots of interactive practice sessions, multimedia visual aids, and time for Q&A. Bring all your questions to have them answered!
2024 - IN LARKSPUR (MARIN); SAN FRANCISCO; JACK LONDON SQUARE, OAKLAND, AND MENLO PARK, CA (FALL)
Youth Good Manners & Dining Etiquette
This 3-hour seminar is totally fun and interactive. Youths learn the fundamentals of giving a great first impression for all occasions, including handshaking, eye contact, self-introductions, proper posture, and thank-you notes. The highlight is mastering great table manners through a 3-course tutorial lunch. Parents are encouraged to attend, too. See below for details and registration.
Suggested for ages 9-13.
2024 - IN LARKSPUR (MARIN); SAN FRANCISCO; JACK LONDON SQUARE, OAKLAND
AND MENLO PARK, CA (FALL)
Teen Etiquette Confidence
A 5-hour seminar for teens to master the fundamental skills to give a great first impression in business and social events, gain critical skills when interviewing for a job or college, and tips on dating and attending various social events. Parents are encouraged to attend, too. See below for details and registration.
The first three hours are in the same class as the Youth seminar participants for in-person attendance. The final two hours are among teens only.
Suggested for ages 14-18.
2024 - IN LARKSPUR (MARIN); SAN FRANCISCO; JACK LONDON SQUARE, OAKLAND
AND MENLO PARK, CA (FALL)
A "Parent add-on" to attend the "Good Manners and Dining Etiquette" with their Youth or Teen participant
In this combined 3-hour seminar among youths and teens, parents are highly encouraged to attend and participate with their child/children. Parents gain skills for themselves and become better informed on how to practice and reinforce skills at home for the entire family. This seminar gives everyone greater confidence and awareness of the vital skills discussed in the Youth Good Manners and Dining Etiquette seminar.
A special discount is provided as an incentive for parents to attend. After all, a parent typically drops off and picks up the child anyway. Why not stay to master crucial skills for your personal and professional development and enjoy the tutorial lunch to gain extra tips on reinforcing skills at home?
2024 - IN LARKSPUR (MARIN) AND SAN FRANCISCO
Back by popular demand...
Afternoon Tea and Etiquette this Summer 2024
Throughout the world, Afternoon Tea has become an excellent alternative to hosting guests rather than a business breakfast or lunch and getting together with friends. Attend this fun and informative seminar to learn all about the world of tea, its history, and all the ins and outs of taking tea.
2024 - IN LARKSPUR (MARIN); and JACK LONDON SQUARE, OAKLAND
Back by popular demand this September 2024...
Successful Entertaining and Formal Dining
Attend this elegant, interactive, and informative evening event to master the many aspects of being the host with the most, from start to finish, when entertaining for business and pleasure. Plus, everyone ends the evening enjoying an actual 9-course, formal European-style dinner, with pours of wine, as part of the course. This is truly a unique and excellent way to enjoy a date night.
Location:
All classes are held either in San Francisco or Larkspur (Marin), California, convenient to local public parking and public transportation. The exact location will be noted in final confirmations, generally within 15 days of the seminar date. For participants arriving by air, bus, or train, email Syndi for information on the most convenient methods of transportation and accommodations to the training location.
To arrange private group seminars in other locations, please contact Syndi at Info@AdvancedEtiquette.com. Syndi loves traveling anywhere in the world to deliver her unique learning experiences.
Throughout the year, receive a 10% discount when you...
A) enroll in any current year (2024) seminar during our annual discount period, typically in February and in conjunction with the Chinese/Lunar New Year. In 2023, everyone is lucky to receive extra discount days.
B) become a new subscriber to our "Etiquette Tip of the Month" e-newsletter, and within the first five days of signing up, you will get the discount.
C) are a repeat participant (alumni) from any past Advanced Etiquette seminar.
D) are members of at least one of these many organizations Syndi supports annually. To be added to the list, invite Syndi to speak at your organization:
- Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association
- Ascend Leadership
- Asian Business League
- Asian Leaders Alliance
- Coalition of Asian American Government Employees City and County of San Francisco
- Corporate Asian American Employee Network
- Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau
- National Association of Asian American Professionals - All chapters
- National Association of Women Business Owners, All chapters, sponsors, and members of an affiliate organization
- San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
- San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
- USPAACC - United States Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce
- Women Impacting Public Policy
- Wednesday Morning Dialogue
E) Could you tell us where you heard Syndi speak at a specific event? Please provide the name of the event and the date you attended.
or,
F) Register three or more participants for the same seminar simultaneously.