Detroit Academy of Etiquette + Broadway of Detroit collaboration, MY FAIR LADY presents:
How to be your most authentic, best version of YOURSELF!
Detroit Academy of Etiquette was proud to collaborate with Broadway In Detroit this summer, who proudly presents the best Broadway touring productions at the Fisher Theatre and other Detroit area venues including the Detroit Opera House and Music Hall. Our partnership married that glorious production of My Fair Lady and the class and authenticity of Detroit Academy of Etiquette.
MY FAIR LADY tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But who is really being transformed?
“The misconception about etiquette is that you should change who you are. Etiquette is not about being stuffy and uptight. It’s about being your most authentic, best version of yourself.” says Certified Etiquette Expert and Founder of Detroit Academy of Etiquette, Danielle Kovachevich.
How do you do that?
Start with these three tips for being the most authentic, best version of yourself:
1. Walk into a room knowing you deserve to be there.
Demonstrate confidence by maintaining good posture, smiling, making eye contact with your guests and keeping your chin parallel to the floor. When your chin is slightly raised, it sends the message of aloof. When your chin is slightly down, it sends the message of being insecure.
2. Make connections by mastering the art of small talk.
Small talk isn’t small. Small talk is the gateway to relationships. To build connections successfully, you need to make others feel comfortable. Being authentic and genuine is key to connecting. Good conversationalist listen more than they talk.
3. Show grace and kindness to others always.
Life is full of awkward moments and hiccups. It’s how we handle them that is telling of our character. If you find yourself in an awkward situation, recognize the faux pas and gracefully keep moving. The more time we spend talking about it, the more it becomes “a thing.” Showing grace to others’ missteps will also make the individual/group so grateful for your class and kindness.
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