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Students attend leadership seminar at Gwinnett Center

May 30, 2008

Alex Gonzales of Shiloh High school shakes hands with another high school student during an Etiquette of Leaders seminar given by Debra Lassiter of Perfectly Polished, The Etiquette School in Athens. Students learned several different dances to help illustrate how to use manners correctly and how body language is important for first impressions. The seminar was one of 11 given at the Gwinnett Student Leadership Team summit on Thursday at the Convention Center at the Gwinnett Center.
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Good manners matter, officials learn

Perfectly Polished Instructor Debra Lassiter provides etiquette insight to elected officials

Jan 23, 2006

Pity the poor uncouth politician. He says “hi” instead of “hello” which administers a bone-crusher handshake. He flails his hands when he talks. He finishes his dinner roll in two bites and he wears his napkin in his collar. And for the life of him, he can’t remember names. Uncouth may be popular at home, but when it comes to courting new business – especially foreign business accustomed to more formal interaction – his manners can leave a bad after...
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Breaking Down the Steps

Students begin learning proper etiquette early in life.

Oct 01, 2005

No doubt about it, we are judged by first impressions, and those who know how to present a good first impression are heads above those who don’t. That’s why more than 60 4th grade students at East Jackson Elementary School are learning the essentials of good manners each Monday morning. East Jackson Elementary Principal Jennifer Norris, her PTO and her staff have supported the idea of preparing 4th graders this year. Next year these same students will get a second course while the 4th grader...
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