More Publicity for First Impressions Training

I continue to work with First Impression Training developing a publicity strategy. The latest announcement just released to local media involves a workshop aimed at teens.

Here’s the release that I sent out to local media:

Are You Ready For Prom? First Impressions Training Announces Etiquette Workshop for Teens

EAST LANSING — Pattie McNiel, Founder & CEO of First Impressions Training, will conduct an etiquette workshop for teens on May 20, 2010, to be held at the MSU Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, from 6 to 8 PM.

“Give your teen an investment that will last a lifetime by enrolling in our Dining Etiquette Workshop for Young Adults. This two-hour investment in your teen’s future will yield many successful dining interactions for him or her in the years to come,” McNiel explained. The workshop session will include hands-on practice to be presented around a three-course meal provided as part of the training.

According to McNiel, none of us know what the future holds. “That is the question many people are asking today. Finding the answers is the challenge, but I believe that one of those answers lies in how you act, your manners and your understanding of etiquette,” she emphasized. “Professional business etiquette builds leadership, quality businesses, and careers, and it is never too young to start.”

McNiel said her workshop will give teen participants a great opportunity to emphasize etiquette and manners; ranging from topics you should and should not talk about at a business reception, to knowing the correct fork to use at a formal dinner gathering and why it is important for professional success.

McNiel noted that in today’s restless mobile society some customs have been shredded.

“What has happened is that we have a couple of generations growing up going out to dinner at drive- through and at fast food restaurants. Families are packing in soccer practices and taking their kids to music lessons around the time of the day that was once reserved for the family dinner hour,” she said. “Manners are not being learned as they once were. That is why it is important for business leaders of tomorrow to learn them now, because you will attend a lot of functions and you need to be prepared both academically, professionally and socially to succeed in this global economy.”


McNiel has conducted numerous workshops at colleges and universities, and with the business community. Her client list is impressive and diverse ranging from the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitor Center, to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Scholars & Fellows Orientation. You can get more information by visiting www.firstimpressionstraining.com

The Workshop cost is $35 per person. You can register by phone: (517) 918-9318, or email Pattie McNiel at:pattiemcniel@gmail.com

About First Impressions Training

First Impressions Training (www.firstimpressionstraining.com) was established in 2001 and is based in Williamston, Michigan. The company’s mission is providing outstanding, high value, professional business etiquette workshops, food safety consulting and third party restaurant audits. First Impressions Training specializes in promoting professional business etiquette and civility. It has been providing training to businesses working in China with its focus on Chinese communication, culture, and manners for professionals doing business in China. First Impressions Training has trained thousands of students and employees from many organizations throughout the country.