Testimonials…

"Debbie teaches with an infectious spirit and you will leave her class confident and ready to dine out and interact in both business and personal settings."

Catherine Jones

Ernst and Young

What a great class! I think that attending this class should be a requirement for all students, new hires, employees, professionals and retirees! Every person in our group learned a lot and had a good time. Thanks Debbie for such a great experience.

Pearson Crutcher
The Society of Entrepreneurs

"I had a great time brushing up on my dining skills and learning some new things regarding protocol that can really help me avoid some awkward moments in the future. Now I can go into any business meeting or networking event feeling confident and able to give my full attention to the task at hand. Thanks Debbie!”

Teresa Bledsoe
Sales & Marketing Director

Open Road Technologies

"Our family-owned Insurance Agency dedicates part of its net-working budget to taking clients and contacts out for lunch. I feel like I have made a good investment by taking Debbie Neal's etiquette class. Debbie not only taught us the proper way to dine, but also gave us helpful tips, such as how to graciously decline a handshake when you or the other person has a cold. That's what its all about-being more gracious and as Debbie advises, "outclassing your competition!"

Lynn McDonald
Allstate Insurance

"I have known Debbie Patterson Neal for almost three years. We first met in the Small Business Chamber and where I purchased promotional material for my company from her. Later I joined a BNI chapter where Debbie was President.

I have on several occasions participated in presentations she has done with the School of Protocol and Utensil University which have been lively fun and informative. I have referred her to business associates of mine and am pleased with the response I have received from those to whom I have referred her.

As a host Debbie is professional, lively, entertaining, and vivacious at any social gathering. I will continue to recommend her to all my business associates."

Sumner Buck

Backup Rx

"Don't reserve your best behavior for special occasions. You can't have two sets of manners, two social codes - one for those you admire and want to impress, another for those whom you consider unimportant.

You must be the same to all people."

Lillian Eichler

Q. How do you successfully work a room?

A. To successfully work a room do not spend more than seven minutes with someone new. Asking for a business card is just one of the ways we show you how to comfortably pull away from a conversation.