[nabs-l] Modeling for natural expressions

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

Ashley,

No, I was younger when I took modeling and etiquette classes so I still
had sight, but it really doesn't require vision in order to understand
most things taught in these classes, at least not the ones I took.

In etiquette school, we had a formal dinner, which was a graduation of
sorts. We learned the "proper" way in which to eat, proper table
settings (there is more than one) proper dinner conversation, etc.

As for walking, a woman is taught to walk upright, shoulders back, head
up and you brush your knees together, meaning as the other leg moves
forward, the sides of the knee brush. You do talk about dress, but it's
usually more general and not specific to individuals. What attire to
wear to what occasion, and more to that nature.

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
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http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
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Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:21:09 -0500
From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Modeling for learning natural expressions and
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Hi Bridgit,
Wow, this is interesting.
I did not know that modeling classes covered such a variety of topics; I

guess I thought it was the make-up and clothes thing.

Interviewing skills, how to speak and dining etiquette are great topics.
I live near a big city so finding etiquette classes shouldn't be a
problem. 
Although, I don't think modeling is my thing.

Did you take those etiquette classes as a blind person? I don't know,
but 
wouldn't they be taught via
demonstration and looking at the teacher? If so, I suppose a willing, 
accomodating teacher could show you what she is teaching.
I've looked at etiquette class descriptions. They cover dress, speaking 
manners, and formal dining etiquette procedures like placement of 
silverware.
Did your etiquette class include a five course meal?
What do you mean by teaching you how to move? I know that we're supposed
to 
walk with a smooth gait and straight, meaning no slouched posture. But 
beyond that, I didn't know there was a formal way to walk.

Ashley