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Sholeyb
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Hi,
I reside in the UK and I have seen the decline in the moral standard, manners & etiquette of young people both in the UK and Nigeria, but in fairness I don't think it's that bad in Nigeria yet. But, believe me it is surely going that way.
I am interested in altering their mind set, bad manners & etiquette, for good ones. I went to a finishing school myself.
Do people think, this can be a successful venture in Nigeria. I would appreciate a genuine response.
Thank you.
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kwaze (m)
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YES OF COURSE,
If you believe its going to work definitely it will.
cheers
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naijacutee (f)
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I believe that plenty others share the same views as you, however I don't think that they make up the bulk of the population, as many have more pressing issues e.g where is the next meal coming from. However, I think you may have a market within the affluent. My advice would be for you to do your research in major cities in Nigeria before you proceed with your plans. All the best.
Personally, if I was a successful, financially stable parent, I would send my child to a finishing school.
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Sholeyb
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Thanks guys.
A lot of people think that finishing schools are only about vain stuff, but it is deeper and it is something I am passionate about. For instance, I am a lawyer and I have certificates in Personal coaching, Public speaking and Accent softening. I believe things like accents and word pronunciation are major obstacles to people getting certain jobs or even entering the right social class/circle.
There is also the issue of mindset, which is one of the greatest problems in Africa. These things can be taught in finsihing schools.You also learn life skills.
I want the youths of Nigeria to be the best in the world. The world has become a global village and we as Nigerians travel all over the world these days, by implication we are competing against people from other social circles. We must improve our chances of success.
I think that parents should invest in the future of their children. Finishing schools are places where you meet other people that can help you along in life( networking).
Enough said. I am just so enthusiastic about the future of our youth.
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AlexisJay (f)
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Hey Sholey B, Real great idea there!! I really agree with you that the future of our Nigerian youth is in Jeopardy if something isn't done soon.!! I know for a fact that there are a number of finishing schools in Lagos and there've been for a bit. POISE is really successful and have been around for over a decade , http://www.poisenigeria.com/new_site/index.htmI think it'll be a good idea to pursue this and explore other cities such as Port Harcourt, maybe Abuja as well. You also have New Look Professional finishing school (sorry don't have their website addy). So keep it up and do more research , and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss more with you. PS the mindset of Nigerians are changing, self improvement is becoming a hit at the moment!   |
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Sholeyb
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Thanks, you can send me your email address so we can chat.
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blue_blood
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hi, your passion is key to your assignment in life. if ure enthusiastic and passionate about it, THEN DO IT! but before u come home exploding with your passion, get all necessary information and business logistics. all the best bro!!! or is it sis???  |
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ziggyton (m)
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Good to know! I have been interesed in setting up a Finishing School for over two years now! Maybe we could team up and do something really cute and different in impacting positively on the minds of our youths. What do you think?
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Sholeyb
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Most certainly. post your email address.
I am so excited that there are others like me, thinking of positively impacting the attitude of our young ones.
@alexisjay- please let me have your contact details as well.
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maja-maja
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As a young lady myself,i've always strived to to improve myself.I've read several poise and self-improvement.A finishing school would have made my journey easier.About the New Look finishing school,it is so ridiculously priced 300,000 Naira for what!!!!!!!!!!!!!please,the most expensive school in nigeria,charges the same amount so except you only want to cater to the elites and make a lot of profit you would not price yours so else you would not fulfil not the aim of reaching to all the youth and improving them.
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olanajim (m)
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@poster, do you mind sending me an email on the baove subject? I have done extensive research on it for sometime, and i can tell you that I know something about it workability, oracle_nj@yahoo.com I would tell you more |
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winch (m)
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i think i love this, is there any in abuja?
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GL (f)
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i went through the POISE website. it looks like a business solutions thing. I am a student and would like to know if there are finishing schools that really teach etiquette, home management, hostessing and other important skills for ladies. I'd also like to find out about accent reduction schools in nigeria
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Sholeyb
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I am looking to start one before the end of this year. How much are people willing to pay? I am in England at the moment, but the school may be affiliated to a UK school. What do u wish to learn? I will teach accent softening, I am a personal coach so will coach people as well, etiquette, hosting, deportment,social skills etc. There is a lot more that I would teach but I'll leave it for now. my email is sholeybee@yahoo.com |
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olanajim (m)
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that is great, to be out of ths country,
IU saw your mail, I would communicvate with you. meanwhile, check the available websites and see if you can get an idea or two.
i agree with majamaje on the reason why peopl may not patronise the school but something can be done to make them patronise it,
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websmillio (m)
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I was so quick to read the headline and I thought you are talking about phising.
Phising Mail.
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hornyhoney
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the finishing school idea in nigeria is brilliant.but the little i know of such is that its for the elites who have money to throw around.except of course you make it cheap for the common man .good luck
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