About Etiquette Speaks

 

Etiquette Speaks offers modern etiquette classes in NYC designed to equip youth, adults, and organizations with practical social, dining, and business etiquette skills. Our experiences blend timeless principles with contemporary application, helping participants develop confidence, executive presence, and polished communication in both personal and professional settings.

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My journey into etiquette began years ago while planning my own wedding. Determined to host with excellence, I immersed myself in the teachings of Emily Post and other leaders in the field, studying proper invitation etiquette, formal table settings, and the art of gracious entertaining. What began as personal curiosity became a lifelong commitment to understanding how etiquette shapes experience.

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Over the years, I went on to plan and host weddings, milestone events, and curated travel experiences — eventually launching Envisioned Events by Suzette in 2017 and Envisioned Travels by Suzette in 2018. In both businesses, I regularly advised clients on domestic and international celebrations, professional gatherings, and travel protocol — integrating best practices in etiquette across cultures and environments.

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Parallel to my entrepreneurial work, I built a 25+ year corporate career in Human Resources Management and Legal, serving major financial services firms, law firms, and high-net-worth individuals. My undergraduate degree from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and my Master of Divinity from New York Theological Seminary shaped my approach to leadership, communication, and professional development.

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Professional presence has always been essential in every arena I’ve worked in. Training teams, advising executives, and guiding communities reinforced what I’ve long believed: etiquette is not about perfection — it is about preparation.

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Today, as a Trained & Certified Etiquette Consultant through The Swann School of Protocol, I combine corporate expertise, practical experience, and formal training to deliver etiquette education that is relevant, empowering, and actionable.

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Etiquette Speaks was created so that youth, teens, college students, graduates, professionals, and organizations can confidently navigate any room — from the dining table to the boardroom — without hesitation or embarrassment.

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Based in Brooklyn, NY, we offer etiquette classes and private etiquette training throughout New York City and globally, both online and in person. We also provide speaking engagements and customized workshops for schools, organizations, and corporate teams.

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Success is when preparation meets opportunity. Etiquette Speaks exists to ensure you are prepared.​