Email: finessesavvy@yahoo.com Cell: +6016 6266920  Origin of Etiquette The word 'etiquette' used to mean "keep off the grass". Louis XIV's gardener noticed that the aristocrats were walking through his gardens and put up signs, or etiquets, to ward them off.  However, the dukes and duchesses walked right past these signs.  Due to this blatant disregard, the King of Versailles decreed that no individual was to go beyond the bounds of the etiquets.  The meaning of etiquette would later include the ticket to court functions that listed the instructions on where a person would stand and what was to be done.  Etiquette, like language, has evolved, but it still means literally "keep off the grass".  Origin of Finesse Savvy The return to traditional values in the 21st century has brought about an increased appreciation of good manners.  The international savvy, L Foo, founded Finesse Savvy in order to enhance etiquette sensibility for corporations, business professionals and individuals interested in improving the business, social and dining etiquette skills that will help them to outclass their competitors.  Our curriculum covers all areas of soft skills enhancement in business etiquette, business entertaining, table manners, social awareness and proper decorum.  Finesse Savvy also offers etiquette and dining workshops for children and teens to help prepare the youngsters to be completely at ease in all social and dining situations.  To help acquire the polish of a knowledgeable and successful person, we also focus on your overall image, including posture, wardrobe and grooming. The goal of Finesse Savvy is to provide corporations and individuals with polished professional skills that will give them a competitive edge.      Origin of L Foo    Finesse Savvy 's founder, L Foo, is absolutely well-exposed to global cultures. She has traveled extensively to 46 countries for work and leisure.  She has learnt how good behavior is universally appreciated regardless of people's origins.  Through her exposure, She has developed a fond interest in becoming an international etiquette & protocol expert.   Because of her unique multifarious experience, she is able to adopt a formula that is interactive and fun, with an emphasis on recognizing the delicate 'nuances'  involved in meeting the challenges of global work and social environment.  Her bubbly passion for elegant dining has also driven her to numerous fine dining establishments around the globe.  She is an individual who truly appreciates and walks the talk of Customer Service Excellence. Her passion in etiquette and impression management has seen her continually keeping herself current in these knowledge through various updated sources that she religiously invests in, as well as through her own personal first-hand encounters worldwide.     Apart from acquiring her finesse skills through her business and social exposure, Ms. Foo received various enhancement and certification in etiquette and image from experts in USA.    Professionally, she was a Member of the prestigious Association of Image Consultants International.  She was among the few members in Asia who  attended its educational annual conference in New York 2003.  She constantly hones her skills in all related areas in order to seek outer and inner abundance in her 'self', and to share with others. Besides, Ms. Foo was appointed to serve Professional Woman Network (www.protrain.net) as an International Advisory Board Member, where she was also trained and certified to teach programs on women's wellness and cultures diversity.   She is also an International Advisory Board Member for Women E-Commerce International Association.  Interestingly, she has also attended a professional matchmaking certification training and conference in New York.  Ms. Foo is also a trained and certified TESOL English Language Teacher. Her fluency in languages enables her to share knowledge in Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and English. Academically, Ms. Foo holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration.

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