Polished by Barbara Jackson

Sample Programs

All programs can be customized. Prices are per person. Group rates are available.

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01

Children’s Etiquette · Ages 7–12

The Polished Child

Program Topics

  • Making introductions
  • Shaking hands and making eye contact
  • Writing thank-you notes
  • Phone etiquette
  • The etiquette of public places
  • Table manners

Four one-hour sessions include basic social skills and dining etiquette. The program concludes with a dining tutorial.

Fee

$200

Plus the cost of the meal for the dining tutorial. Group rates are available.

02

Ages 13–18

The Polished Teen

Program 1

Social Skills

  • Making introductions
  • Shaking hands and making eye contact
  • Writing thank-you notes
  • Phone etiquette
  • Social media etiquette
  • The etiquette of public places
  • Dating etiquette
  • Table manners

Four one-hour sessions include basic social skills and dining etiquette. The program concludes with a dining tutorial.

Fee

$200

Plus the cost of the meal for the dining tutorial.

Program 2

Job Search Skills

  • How to prepare and search for jobs
  • Résumé writing
  • Interview skills
  • Dress for success
  • Success in the workplace
  • Dining skills

Four one-hour sessions include basic social skills and dining etiquette. The program concludes with a dining tutorial.

Fee

$200

Plus the cost of the meal for the dining tutorial.

03

Ages 18–22

Polished for College and Beyond

Program Topics

  • Creating your personal brand
  • Preparing for sorority or fraternity recruitment
  • Preparing for a job search
  • Résumé writing
  • Conversation and interview skills
  • Dress for success
  • Networking
  • Success in the workplace
  • Dining skills

Two two-hour seminars. The program concludes with a dining tutorial.

Fee

$200

Plus the cost of the meal for the dining tutorial.

04

Greek Life · Career Readiness

Beyond Bows and Bros

Using Your Greek Life Experience to Succeed in Real Life

Program Description

This program explores how fraternity and sorority involvement provides valuable skills, experiences, and connections that extend far beyond college. Participants will learn how to leverage their Greek life experiences for career success, professional networking, and personal growth.

Program Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Identify transferable skills gained through Greek life involvement.
  • Recognize the value of lifelong networking within the Greek community.
  • Articulate Greek leadership experiences in professional settings.
  • Apply chapter and campus involvement experiences to career development opportunities.

05

Professional Development

The Polished Professional

Program Topics

  • Basic etiquette and social skills
  • Interviewing
  • Making introductions and remembering names
  • Networking
  • Workplace etiquette
  • Dining skills

A two-hour seminar that concludes with a dining tutorial. The program can also be offered as a one-hour Lunch and Learn.

Fee

$200

Plus the cost of the meal for the dining tutorial.

06

Dining Skills

Dining Skills Refresher

Fee

$75

Per person, plus the cost of the meal.

07

An Etiquette Refresher Dinner

Chic & Charming

Program Description

Gather your favorite ladies for an evening of laughter, learning, and lighthearted etiquette tips. This interactive dinner experience refreshes modern dining etiquette, conversation skills, and social confidence while creating memorable moments with friends.

Program Objectives

Participants will:

  • Refresh dining etiquette and table manners.
  • Strengthen professional and social communication skills.
  • Build confidence in formal and informal dining settings.
  • Learn modern etiquette practices for networking, hosting, and guest behavior.
  • Enjoy meaningful connections through interactive activities and discussion.

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All programs can be customized. Group rates are available.

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