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Metropolitan Manners Co was founded in 2012 by Laura Goodfield. Goodfield is a native of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and currently resides in Philadelphia. Laura has a background in Industrial Organizational Psychology and Talent Development Training. She graduated Summa Cum Laude in her undergraduate studies and received her I/ O Psychology graduate degree from West Chester University where she

did her Master’s research thesis on intercultural negotiation strategies. Laura maintains an active membership in the Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Society. In her professional career she worked as a talent development trainer at QVC and multiple international pharmaceutical companies, facilitating programs on leadership development, performance analysis and formal event hosting etiquette. With the exposure Laura had to international etiquette in her academic career coupled with her professional experience in human capital development, she pursued her Etiquette Consulting certification from The Protocol School of Washington®, in order to deliver corporate training at the highest level. As a participant in the Wharton Venture Initiation Program, she established Metropolitan Manners, a boutique etiquette consulting firm. Metropolitan Manners assists individuals in conveying confidence and elevating their authority in formal dining settings. While Laura is certified in all forms business etiquette, international protocol, and deportment, Ms. Goodfield chooses to specialize in global dining etiquette, in order to deliver the most advanced personal seminars to her clients. In a rapidly expanding global atmosphere, excellent dining skills are a must, in order to distinguish oneself from the competition at business and social events worldwide. Goodfield is devoted to creating a sense of self assurance in formal settings for her clients as they advance throughout their careers. Metropolitan Manners is based out of Philadelphia and assists clients in the surrounding suburbs, as well as New York City. Laura has worked with multiple thought leader physicians and prominent attorneys as well as families with children who want to project confidence and truly dine like a diplomat. To schedule an initial consultation you can contact Laura directly at 610-733-8375 or at [email protected].