How to Learn Charm Poise in Michigan

Acquire the charm and poise of Miss Michigan and perhaps you, too, can take the crown.

Learning charm and poise is a basic requirement of pageant princesses everywhere, but these life skills come in handy for public speaking engagements, job interviews and any occasion where manners and presentation are vital to making a good impression. Locate the people and resources who can help you acquire charm and poise wherever you are in the state of Michigan.

Things You'll Need

• Personal computer
• Internet connection
• Phone

Instructions

1. Locate an etiquette or refining school near you. Firefly Charm in Northville (fireflycharm.com) is an economical way to learn charm and poise from one intensive course. For $150 tuition, students at Firefly Charm learn poise and posture, skin care, makeup artistry, nail care, personality development, speech and voice projection, self confidence, wardrobe planning and accessorizing and public speaking -- and that's only a partial list. Firefly Charm employs modeling tips and techniques to impact new knowledge of charm and poise to students. Also, check out Barbizon Modeling School in Southfield (barbizonmidwest.com).

2. Hire a poise and charm coach. Former pageant contestants and titleholders make excellent poise and charm coaches, and many of them run their own consulting businesses. Betterfly.com is a newly launched website that specializes in "betterment" coaches -- professional, local consultants you can hire to improve any aspect of your life and behavior including manners, poise, charm, grace and etiquette. Filter your results by the city in Michigan closest to you.

3. Remember that practice makes perfect. Set up a schedule to meet with your charm coach and stick with it. Show up to every class scheduled for your etiquette school crash course. Sign up for classes that require advance payment if you think you'll be more likely to stick with something once you've already paid for it.

4. Maintain a positive attitude and don't be afraid to make mistakes or embarrass yourself. Everyone makes mistakes, and learning the art of charm and poise involves a learning curve, so you won't be an exception. However, learning charm and poise is a unique process because it teaches you how to be an exceptionally skilled social butterfly, at ease in social situations and speaking engagements. Remember that you're already fine the way you are, and the charm and poise lessons are going to improve the skills and familiarity with different social settings that you already possess.

References

• Firefly Charm School
• Barbizon Modeling School
• Betterfly: Michigan Etiquette Coaches