In their heyday before feminism stirred in the 1960s, European aristocrats sent their daughters to finishing schools in safe, neutral Switzerland to polish their manners and prepare them for married life. “I think that we have a tendency to underestimate the importance of soft power. Its about knowing how to adapt to different situations and making other people feel comfortable.” ..Instead, male and female students want to learn about etiquette and protocol to gain a competitive edge with international clients through courses on small talk, dress codes and the “dos and donts of giving gifts”. ..About half a dozen such schools once flourished in the French-speaking Alps, but the others have closed as young women have instead chosen to attend university and pursue careers. ..The school has opened its doors to a more international and older, clientele and this year accepted men for the first time as part of the process of adapting its curriculum to stay relevant and compete with rival schools in emerging markets. complete article : voanews/content/last--swiss-finishing-school-admits-men-for-the-first-time/1776848.html
Posted on: Sun, 27 Oct 2013 13:30:25 +0000
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