Sara Jane Ho
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So when I went to Swiss finishing school in Switzerland, it was very European based. But they would talk about different countries on their own. So there'd be country modules. Now, I actually tweaked a lot of the core schedule for my local market for China. And everything we teach, we do what you just asked about, which is a Chinese and Western comparison.
So when I went to Swiss finishing school in Switzerland, it was very European based. But they would talk about different countries on their own. So there'd be country modules. Now, I actually tweaked a lot of the core schedule for my local market for China. And everything we teach, we do what you just asked about, which is a Chinese and Western comparison.
So when I went to Swiss finishing school in Switzerland, it was very European based. But they would talk about different countries on their own. So there'd be country modules. Now, I actually tweaked a lot of the core schedule for my local market for China. And everything we teach, we do what you just asked about, which is a Chinese and Western comparison.
And because I spent my life being between both extremely different cultures, it comes very naturally for me to say, well, this is how we do it in China. This is how we've done it in the UK or in Europe. And this is how it's done in America.
And because I spent my life being between both extremely different cultures, it comes very naturally for me to say, well, this is how we do it in China. This is how we've done it in the UK or in Europe. And this is how it's done in America.
And because I spent my life being between both extremely different cultures, it comes very naturally for me to say, well, this is how we do it in China. This is how we've done it in the UK or in Europe. And this is how it's done in America.
Yes. And because to me, etiquette... And this is how I'm trying to redefine etiquette. People think that etiquette is... They think it's very traditional, that it should be taught by a strict middle-aged lady with her hair in a bun or something and wearing a suit. And to me... Etiquette is just about, it's about putting people around you at ease. That is really what the spirit of etiquette is.
Yes. And because to me, etiquette... And this is how I'm trying to redefine etiquette. People think that etiquette is... They think it's very traditional, that it should be taught by a strict middle-aged lady with her hair in a bun or something and wearing a suit. And to me... Etiquette is just about, it's about putting people around you at ease. That is really what the spirit of etiquette is.
Yes. And because to me, etiquette... And this is how I'm trying to redefine etiquette. People think that etiquette is... They think it's very traditional, that it should be taught by a strict middle-aged lady with her hair in a bun or something and wearing a suit. And to me... Etiquette is just about, it's about putting people around you at ease. That is really what the spirit of etiquette is.
That people feel comfortable around you and then you feel comfortable around them. And that goes again back to human connection, human belonging, which is what makes us human.
That people feel comfortable around you and then you feel comfortable around them. And that goes again back to human connection, human belonging, which is what makes us human.
That people feel comfortable around you and then you feel comfortable around them. And that goes again back to human connection, human belonging, which is what makes us human.
Yes, exactly. EQ. And knowing how to read the air is what I talk about in my book. When you go into a room and when you meet a new person, you can kind of pick up on the vibes, I guess, is what you'd say in American culture. In China, we'd call it the Qi, Q-I, the energy. We read energy. And so even for me, let's say we're sitting at a dining table, I'm speaking with you like this.
Yes, exactly. EQ. And knowing how to read the air is what I talk about in my book. When you go into a room and when you meet a new person, you can kind of pick up on the vibes, I guess, is what you'd say in American culture. In China, we'd call it the Qi, Q-I, the energy. We read energy. And so even for me, let's say we're sitting at a dining table, I'm speaking with you like this.
Yes, exactly. EQ. And knowing how to read the air is what I talk about in my book. When you go into a room and when you meet a new person, you can kind of pick up on the vibes, I guess, is what you'd say in American culture. In China, we'd call it the Qi, Q-I, the energy. We read energy. And so even for me, let's say we're sitting at a dining table, I'm speaking with you like this.
Actually, out of this corner of my eye, I can see who's bored, who's shy, who's playing on their phone, who needs a top up for their wine glass, right? All these things. So having that self-awareness and sensitivity. And I think part of it is also... You know, the reason why I decided to target adults for my finishing school is because I believe that it begins with upbringing.
Actually, out of this corner of my eye, I can see who's bored, who's shy, who's playing on their phone, who needs a top up for their wine glass, right? All these things. So having that self-awareness and sensitivity. And I think part of it is also... You know, the reason why I decided to target adults for my finishing school is because I believe that it begins with upbringing.
Actually, out of this corner of my eye, I can see who's bored, who's shy, who's playing on their phone, who needs a top up for their wine glass, right? All these things. So having that self-awareness and sensitivity. And I think part of it is also... You know, the reason why I decided to target adults for my finishing school is because I believe that it begins with upbringing.
And the most beautiful gift a parent can give their child is good manners.
And the most beautiful gift a parent can give their child is good manners.