These Online Etiquette Classes Will Make Sure Your Manners Are On-Point

Best Overall: Beaumont Etiquette

Why We Chose It: Myka Meier is an etiquette expert who has formally trained in Continental European, British and American etiquette. She’s famous for her advice and has even penned books about it, including Modern Etiquette Made Easy and Business Etiquette Made Easy. 

What We Like

• You’ll feel like a Royal and even learn how to sit like one
• This is the most comprehensive option
• She covers everything from how to eat a bagel to how to exit a car elegantly

What We Don’t Like 

• Some of her in-person classes can be pricier, but she also shares tips on a free Youtube channel

Myka Meier taught etiquette classes at The Plaza Hotel for many years, and people would travel from around the world to attend and learn from the woman who has mastered Royal etiquette. The Florida native is approachable, entertaining, charming, and non-judgmental, making her classes pure fun. You’ll take the knowledge you learn with you, whether on a date or getting out of a car. 

She offers an extensive online class list, including everything from children’s etiquette to Royal etiquette (for those who want to embrace their inner Meghan Markle). One of her most popular classes is The Duchess Effect: How to Emulate the Style, Grace, and Poise of a Duchess, which is offered as a webinar for about $75. It’s a 1 hour and 24-minute, pre-recorded course that’s available to patrons for two weeks from the time of enrollment. 

She also offers free courses on her YouTube channel, covering everything from corporate etiquette to personal brand development. And, she’s quite active on TikTok and Instagram, if you’d prefer to get quick snippets of etiquette advice (like how to hold your wine glass appropriately and what to give hosts at a dinner party—hint: it’s not wine).

Best for Millennials: Common Courtesy

Why We Chose It: We chose Common Courtesy because it's a female-founded business that focuses on helping modern millennials (although they do work with clients of all ages).

What We Like 

• Class is specifically geared toward modern millennials
• Variety of class topics, including dining and dating 
• Classes can be customized for different organizations 

What We Don’t Like

• Best for the younger generation 

The founders of Common Courtesy offer classes focusing on a wide range of topics, including dining etiquette, small business owner etiquette, and dating etiquette. It’s a thoroughly modern way to learn etiquette, with classes hosted by two engaging black women who are passionate about mentoring others. 

Common Courtesy offers courses that start at around $99 and also provides group rates. The class is hosted by Christin Gomes, a Houston native who started her career in public relations, and Ida Gibson, who worked as a teacher and continues to teach and conduct education policy research. 

These women deal with real-life, everyday manners, tackling topics on their blog like “How to Use Professional Titles” and describing how to behave during a work happy hour. Classes can be customized for different organizations, and there’s a wide variety of topics, including first impressions and social etiquette, and dining etiquette.

For those who don’t feel like taking a full etiquette class, simply submit a question on their site and wait for a detailed answer on their blog or through their Instagram story.

Best for Business Etiquette: Mister Manners

Why We Chose It: We selected Mister Manners because it is run by nationally recognized etiquette expert Thomas P. Farley who hosts workshops and is often featured as a keynote speaker.

What We Like 

• Focuses on business etiquette and teaches communication workshops
• Has buzzy clients, including JPMorgan Chase and Walt Disney
• Great for professional etiquette advice 

What We Don’t Like

• Geared toward businesspeople looking to improve their boardroom (and happy hour) manners 
• Individual coaching sessions can be expensive

Mister Manners has worked with a long list of impressive business clients, including JPMorgan Chase, the Walt Disney Corporation, and Bank of America. Founder Thomas P. Farley regularly appears on the NBC "Today Show," so if you’re a viewer, he’ll be your go-to. The etiquette guru has dealt with a wide variety of touchy topics, including “avoiding awkward hugs” and “what not to wear at a company beach outing.” 

Farley teaches classes online and you can also learn more of his quick tips and tricks through the anthology he edited, Modern Manners: The Thinking Person’s Guide to Social Graces. He particularly focuses on etiquette in the digital age and offers courses on everything from sales techniques to business communication, making it ideal for someone looking to develop their business acumen. 

His individual coaching sessions are about $750 per hour, making his lessons one of the pricier options. Corporate pricing varies based on the customization needed, length of the sessions, and the number of attendees.

Best for Kids and Teens: Satsuma Design

Why We Chose It: Satsuma Etiquette offers classes targeted toward children and families. 

What We Like

• Classes teach children about mealtime etiquette  
• Multiple families can split class price to make it inexpensive
• Topics are useful, like teen tech etiquette and rules for distance learning

What We Don’t Like

• Best for kids and teens
• The website is a bit difficult to navigate 

Jennifer Porter has pivoted from her popular in-person etiquette classes to offering manners classes online through her company, Satsuma Designs. The Seattle-based, female-founded company also offers advice to non-profits through classes and blog posts.   

Classes for children cost about $200 for up to 12 students. The course price can go down if multiple families split the $200 fee. Another option is the self-guided Mastering Mealtime Course (approximately $19 per family). Business classes start at about $200, plus tax. There are also Girl Scout Troop Classes, including one where Girl Scouts can earn their Manners Patch.

Classes are one-hour long on Zoom and are interactive. Topics include student etiquette for distance learning, table manners, teen technology etiquette, communication skills for teens, and more. Satsuma also offers self-guided education modules for kids, which include audio and video guide sessions.

Best for Quick Classes: Were You Raised By Wolves?

Why We Chose It: Emmy-award-winning journalist Nick Leighton and comedian Leah Bonnema host the delightful podcast “Were You Raised By Wolves?” which allows listeners to ask their own questions about the correct etiquette response to specific situations. 

What We Like

• It’s an easy way to learn about etiquette
• The show is free and funny
• Deals with real-life topics, like friends bailing on plans 
• Perfect for fans of newspaper etiquette columns

What We Don’t Like

• Lacks hands-on instruction
• Situations might not exactly apply to you (but they’re still entertaining)

The show, hosted by etiquette expert Nick Leighton and comedian Leah Bonnema, is free and funny. Simply pose a question on their website and wait for them to provide an answer.

Weekly episodes are about 30 minutes long and answer listeners' questions about their trickiest etiquette entanglements. They’ll even send you a hand-written thank you note if you subscribe to the podcast (as long as they have your address). The range of topics covered applies to real-world situations, and it’s a quick way to become more knowledgeable about tricky etiquette situations.

One recent topic includes a hilariously flaky nomadic friend who moves into someone’s home without telling her while she’s away, while another is about a significant other visiting her boyfriend’s family, only to find a passive-aggressive note waiting for her. 

If you love reading Agony Aunt's advice columns, this is the podcast for you. While the exact situations probably won’t apply to you, it’s a fun way to learn about the right way to communicate with people.