Pilates Course - 6 weeks
Louis XIV's gardener at Versailles was faced with a serious
problem: he could not stop members of the nobility from trampling about in the
delicate areas of the King's garden. He finally attempted to dissuade their
unwanted behavior by posting signs, called etiquets,which warned them to "Keep
off the Grass." When this course of action failed, the King himself had to
issue an official decree that no one could go beyond the bounds of the signs.
Later, the name "etiquette" was given to a ticket for court functions that
included rules regarding where to stand and what to
do.
The word 'etiquette' has evolved, but in
many ways it still means "Keep off the Grass." Remaining within the flexible
boundaries of civil behaviour allows relationships and us to grow like flowers
in Louis' garden. Moreover, it lets us present ourselves with confidence and
authority in all areas of our professional and personal
life.
In our own society, good manners were
considered an important part of a cultured person's upbringing until the 1960s.
Educational institutions incorporated social graces as a crucial aspect of a
well-rounded curriculum, and finishing schools specialized in etiquette,
deportment and proper manners at the table. The '60s and '70s ushered in a
decline in the popularity of etiquette training. The return to traditional
social values in the '80s and '90s, partly as a reaction to the previous two
decades, has created an increasing awareness of the importance good manners have
in our culture. As our world becomes a smaller place and our economy becomes
increasingly global in scope, it is becoming increasingly clear how important
good manners are in all cultures.
problem: he could not stop members of the nobility from trampling about in the
delicate areas of the King's garden. He finally attempted to dissuade their
unwanted behavior by posting signs, called etiquets,which warned them to "Keep
off the Grass." When this course of action failed, the King himself had to
issue an official decree that no one could go beyond the bounds of the signs.
Later, the name "etiquette" was given to a ticket for court functions that
included rules regarding where to stand and what to
do.
The word 'etiquette' has evolved, but in
many ways it still means "Keep off the Grass." Remaining within the flexible
boundaries of civil behaviour allows relationships and us to grow like flowers
in Louis' garden. Moreover, it lets us present ourselves with confidence and
authority in all areas of our professional and personal
life.
In our own society, good manners were
considered an important part of a cultured person's upbringing until the 1960s.
Educational institutions incorporated social graces as a crucial aspect of a
well-rounded curriculum, and finishing schools specialized in etiquette,
deportment and proper manners at the table. The '60s and '70s ushered in a
decline in the popularity of etiquette training. The return to traditional
social values in the '80s and '90s, partly as a reaction to the previous two
decades, has created an increasing awareness of the importance good manners have
in our culture. As our world becomes a smaller place and our economy becomes
increasingly global in scope, it is becoming increasingly clear how important
good manners are in all cultures.
