We Tried The Plaza Hotel's $1,000 Royal Etiquette Class

INSIDER's Emily Christian heads to the Plaza Hotel to find out why young professionals are seeking out etiquette classes. She meets with expert Myka Meier, the founder of Beaumont Etiquette, who teaches Emily the graces of a duchess and explains why etiquette is more important today than ever. Does Emily have what it takes to act like a royal for the day?

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We Tried The Plaza Hotel's $1,000 Royal Etiquette Class

[BeMyVforever]

The teacher has a cute, down to earth laugh. I’m glad she’s very personal while teaching and not pompous

[cibreopirate]

First mistake: “a etiquette class” - should be “an etiquette class”

[feartactics]

The problem is afterwards you'll realize what everyone else is doing wrong

[soulsurfer]

My father was a sommelier. I was brought up with impeccable wine etiquette. You don’t want to drink wine out of a colored glass. It’s important to have either white plates or a white tablecloth in order to see the color of the wine. Another reason you need to hold the stem, or the base of the glass (while it’s on the table) is so you can swirl the wine in the glass. You take small sips and gently and quietly swish the wine in your mouth so your palate tastes the wine. This is an outstanding essential part of the experience. When drinking Champagne or sparkling wine you should only drink it in a Champagne flute. You don’t call a sparkling wine Champagne unless it’s from Champagne.

[jonathannuamah]

Tip: When at a formal dinner, immitate what you see other people do.

[ShawntayArroyo]

It’s important to remember this form of etiquette is based around European etiquette. There are many forms all over the world that are just as correct.

[beth]

As a child, I was drilled on manners and etiquette. At the time, I thought it was so silly, however as an adult, I am comfortable in social settings and strive to make others feel comfortable as well. Courtesy and respect for others are truly the cornerstones of etiquette. Manners aside, kindness is as important as knowing which fork to use.

[phantomoftheoperatic]

As a food service worker, a lot of these would be very useful from the waiters perspective. Knowing when people are done by their napkin/fork would be very helpful.

[ligets]

I watched this in my underwear eating fast food in bed

[julianfelix]

I’m 18 and I was raised to be professional around strangers, I carry some of these techniques when I’m at a job interview or dinner with bf family. Or a wedding or when I went to proms, idk why it’s just nice to have those skills. You feel more polished and confident and I am not at all polished normally I’m just a regular person who’s crazy lmao but for occasions it’s nice to pretend and be slick back

[StarryViolet]

Honestly, most of these are just the normal table manners in Europe. I don’t really understand how this is worth $1000

[holup]

I feel like all the etiquettes could all be like one person far back in history who just had a lot of pet peeves about dining, lol

[vanessa]

Great, now I can go to a dinner with Benedict Cumberbatch

[ja]

imagine, taking a thousand dollar class and doing it in fast food restaurants.



damn this cheap but elegant.

[yeahaight.]

We don't have to pay 1000$ cuz we're watching this video 😉

[lilly]

Incase you don't know, the coach has her own youtube channel where she teaches etiquette in details

Name of her channel -Myka meier

[trevor_corey]

Everyone is very salty because she’s teaching etiquette. She was very down to earth, said it’s all about RESPECT. and the price is not outrageous at all. People pay to learn how to network and pay $1000 for stupid conventions all the time, . She’s teaching such an important skill of professionalism, networking and respect. Instead of being salty, take notes on this free class of professional mannerisms.

[FearlesslyAli]

The instructor, Myka, seems super knowledgeable and yet not at all intimidating You can tell she makes her subject something relatable yet not taking it too serious. I'd love to hear more about het

[boyinroses]

*wipes cheeto dust covered fingers on the inside of the napkin*
I am Clas.

[CrystalinRose]

She’s a really good coach. Not too assertive and not judgmental!!