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"The first time I met
Cecilia was at a conference, and eveyone was so impresssed with her
that they couldn't get enough. Before I ever met her, I felt I might
be intimidated; but, once you meet her, you're totally comfortable.
She puts you at ease immediately, and you can ask her any question
at all-particularly about uncomfortable situations that you have
experienced and always wanted to ask someone about. She's a very
open and accepting person, and explains why certain conventions are
the way they are, why things are done the way they're done. You feel
much more confident when you leave a session that she has
conducted." Professional development consultant who has worked
often with executives
"Her presentation will
ripple through our university and the nation for years to come. What
a difference she has made! Her exquisite style and ability will
linger with our students and staff for a long time. It was a
pleasure to have experienced her talent, if only for a few days."
Life Skills Coordinator who develops student-athletes at a major
university in the western U.S.
"Cecilia is a real
draw, attracting one of our largest audiences ever for a luncheon.
She's always entertaining, no matter what her topic, and brings the
audience to the edge of their seats. One of our members even called
her 'a North Carolina treasure" Executive director of a club in
search of programs
"I have had the
pleasure of attending Cecilia's seminars. She is articulate and
professional, and her subject matter is rather unique for business
seminars. She is business' Emily Post. A group from our company was
fortunate to attend one of Cecilia's seminars on business etiquette
and dining skills. Our unanimous feeling was that it was informative
and useful. We'll be looking for any new businesses seminars which
she may choose to present." Administrator for a leading company
in the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
"I found Cecilia's
seminar very, very helpful, and I still carry around a little book
she gave me. Just knowing how to act and not being left out makes a
big difference. Before her class, I often felt out of place at
banquets and other events. But now I'm comfortable meeting everyone,
including a lot of big-time people." Professional basketball
player and former WNBA Rookie of the Year living in the public
spotlight.
"I have already
secured my investment in my daughters' trip to etiquette camp! I
chose to have my birthday dinner in a setting where she could lead
us through the evening. We laughed when I couldn't even sit down
before she gave me a look -- I was supposed to wait until the
hostess put the napkin in her lap before I removed my own napkin.
She guided us through the rest of the meal and she observed they
didn't have a seafood fork in the place setting. It was a wonderful
way for her to reinforce her new skills. And, it was a confidence
builder for her to be able to teach us for a change. Thank you for
your etiquette camp for children. It turned out to be a life
enriching experience for my entire family!" Mother whose daughter
attended an etiquette camp for preteen children
"We thoroughly enjoyed
Cecilia's presentation on business etiquette. It was amazing to find
how little was known about etiquette by our participants-the very
people who should know everything about etiquette, the lifestyle
arbiters of fashion and design. There was a clamor for more, more
from Cecilia! It was very successful!" Executive responsible for
continuing education in a professional association
"I feel so strongly
about Cecilia. She's absolutely delightful to work with. She sold
out a children's etiquette camp and the ladies' luncheons at our
club, and they were all wonderful. I learned a lot, and her
presentation was excellent. Participants kept asking: "Why don't we
do this more often?'" Member of a country club in western North
Carolina who has attended several programs by Cecilia
Grimes
"Mrs. Grimes did an
incredible job polishing our appearance
and helping us present
ourselves as professionals. What she has taught me has helped in
everything I do-particularly in getting a job and working with all
sorts of people. I could talk about her forever, she did such a
wonderful job with us!" High school junior who studied etiquette
in preparation for a national
marketing competition, in which she
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