Ticket to Success

In today’s corporate setting, exceptional manners not only enhance a company’s image, but also increase employee morale and significantly contribute to bottom-line profitability.

The word "etiquette" goes back to the days of the French Court, where people were given pieces of paper called "etiquettes" (the French word for tickets) on which proper ways to behave were written so people wouldn’t be banished from court for misbehavior. As everyone left, they would wave to each other and say, "Don’t forget to study your etiquette." As Americans, we took the word to mean proper behavior.

June Guthier, a social/business etiquette consultant, is bringing these "tickets of success" to the Tennessee Valley. She is a certified member of The Etiquette Institute of St. Louis. June was trained by "Saint Louis’ First Lady of Manners", Marie Everding, who has more than 20 years of etiquette experience.

June recently worked with Virginia College and Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) to develop programs that incorporate etiquette training into their curriculums and spoke to faculty and students about social and business etiquette. Richard D. Seibert, Jr., Director of General Education and Preparatory Studies at Virginia College, says, "Miss Guthier met with our Career Planning classes that are designed to give students strategies for success. Many students indicated afterward that they gained insight regarding the do’s and don’ts accepted as standards within the professional world."

Susan Barron, Director of High School Relations and Event Planning at NACC, adds, "Miss Guthier was very prepared and knowledgeable. Her use of humor in her presentation helped us look at ourselves in a relaxed manner and see how we might be perceived by our business associates and students."

This Spring, June is scheduled to present a workshop for Liz Wilson at the University of South Carolina. The social/business training syllabus will cover Communications, Lasting Impressions, Meetings, Job Interview, Co-worker Courtesy, Appearance, and Table Manners.

June comments, "My custom-tailored approach has proven successful with individuals, companies, and with professional organizations, associations, and universities. My goal is to create a professional image that reflects positively upon each individual by giving them an opportunity to learn poise and confidence. Good-mannered, confident employees provide the needed edge in today’s aggressive, consumer-driven economy."

Contact Info:
June Guthier
153 Bella Vista Drive
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 259-3706
jworthy@scottsboro.org