Etiquette establishes the groundwork for relationships to flourish and souls to take flight. With a true understanding of etiquette and appropriate protocol, we walk with confidence, shake hands with assurance and dine with elegance.

Before the 1960s, lessons in good manners were considered part of a child's upbringing. Schools incorporated etiquette training into their well-rounded curriculums, and traditional charm schools specialized in the social graces, poise and dining etiquette. However, the liberation of the 60s and 70s fueled a disinterest in etiquette programs.

Yet, the introspection of the 1980s foretold of a renewed interest in what was socially accepted. The 1990s ignited a return to traditional values and, once again, the appreciation of good manners. With the new millennium's emphasis on family values and higher education, etiquette programs have, once again, reached a pinnacle, reflective of the early 1900s.