Courtney Opalko Etiquette

Courtney Opalko Etiquette A modern etiquette consultancy specializing in social, dining, business and wedding etiquette. Visit our website and learn how to elevate your everyday.

It’s a  &  spring for me! 👩🏻‍🌾I just love spending time in the garden and watching it evolve over the years. Most of our...
26/04/2026

It’s a & spring for me! 👩🏻‍🌾

I just love spending time in the garden and watching it evolve over the years.

Most of our landscape and garden areas highlight native plants, while herbs, veggies and fruit offer a harvest of goodness to share and enjoy.

Annuals and ornamentals round out the experience and allow for seasonal creativity.

I find gardening to be a joyful and elegant hobby. If you enjoy learning about modern etiquette and approachable, elegant living, you’ll want to follow along !

What will you be growing this year? 👩🏻‍🌾

Ready to refresh your look for Spring? Save this guide and swipe to learn the secrets to dressing with intention. 👠     ...
21/04/2026

Ready to refresh your look for Spring? Save this guide and swipe to learn the secrets to dressing with intention. 👠

Spent a beautiful Sunday morning with Alice at 's Hanami picnic, surrounded by stunning cherry blossoms! 🌸Our girls' day...
19/04/2026

Spent a beautiful Sunday morning with Alice at 's Hanami picnic, surrounded by stunning cherry blossoms! 🌸

Our girls' day out was all about immersing ourselves in Japanese culture and marveling at the breathtaking Sakura garden. 🌸

Understanding etiquette requires appreciating cultural context, as what’s polite in one culture may differ in another.

By learning about diverse customs and traditions, we can improve our communication skills, emotional intelligence, and relationships!

What's one etiquette rule from your culture that you think everyone should know?

💚 Courtney Opalko | Certified Etiquette Trainer

18/04/2026

When it comes to networking with intention, you need to have a plan! 🙌

Before the event begins, take time to define what success will look like to you.

Who do you need to meet?

What can you provide others in terms of connections or solutions?

Taking time to define your goals will help you navigate the networking event with purpose and enhance your confidence from the inside out.

Walk into the room with a mindset geared toward connection and remember to send a gracious follow up afterwards!

💚 Courtney Opalko | Certified Etiquette Trainer

18/04/2026

Take me to the place where civility, kindness and respect reign 🫣

It’s important to know what’s going on in the world and it’s ok to put the headlines down when you’re feeling overwhelmed.

When you find yourself doomscrolling, here are a few tips to help you consume information with intention!

📚Read from a variety of (vetted) sources and interest topics. Find a balance between hard news and softer topics.

⭐️ Check your sources against a media bias chart 2-3 times a year.

🚩 Increase your media literacy by asking questions. Who is writing this? Who owns this publication? How is this article trying to influence me?

⭐️ Loaded words, sweeping generalizations, name calling and extremes are common markers for propaganda! It’s important to recognize that and name it when you see it.

☕️ Stay local. When the world feels heavy, find the good in your neighborhood (literally!). Call a friend, strike up a conversation with a neighbor, scan the high school athletic stats!

⭐️ Focusing on local news helps create a smaller world and provides a sense of purpose and connection.

Following these guidelines will also sharpen your small talk skills! 🙌

When the world feels heavy, how do you recharge?

Follow for modern etiquette tips and everyday elegance 🌷

Happy  weekend! ⛳️ I can’t resist a great theme and I must say, Henry’s  themed first birthday was one of my favorites!H...
10/04/2026

Happy weekend! ⛳️ I can’t resist a great theme and I must say, Henry’s themed first birthday was one of my favorites!

Here’s a look back at how we incorporated the colors and traditions of into a sweet and simple birthday party. 🥳

Will you be watching this weekend?

💚 Courtney Opalko | Certified Etiquette Trainer

03/04/2026

Things I tell my own children 😅 Good manners are life skills that take practice. Gentle reminders, encouragement, and the space to practice will do wonders in helping to shape their good manners!

💚 Courtney Opalko | Certified Etiquette Trainer

01/04/2026

A friendly reminder on this April Fools’ Day 🃏

Remember to keep it light and fun! ✨ Good manners matter, especially on April Fools’ Day!

What’s the best or worst prank you’ve experienced on April Fools’ Day? 😅

💚 Courtney Opalko | Certified Etiquette Trainer

We’ve waited 11 years for this meal 🥹Back in 2015, we attended an intimate South African Wine & Cheese tasting guided by...
26/03/2026

We’ve waited 11 years for this meal 🥹

Back in 2015, we attended an intimate South African Wine & Cheese tasting guided by a knowledgeable sommelier at JIKO - The Cooking Place 🍷

It was a wonderful and memorable experience and we’ve been dreaming of returning to JIKO to indulge in their dinner service!

Our opportunity finally arrived and it was well worth the wait! 🤩 The service was impeccable, the food was divine and it’s safe to say JIKO has earned its spot at the top of our signature fine dining experiences. (Nothing can really compare to 👑Victoria & Albert’s—that is in a league of its own!)

Bryan and I were greeted with the signature JIKO giraffe bread and split the JIKO salad to begin the meal. 🍽️

For the entree, I ordered the bone marrow crusted filet mignon while Bryan opted for the short ribs Isitamu. 👨🏻‍🍳💋

At the end of the meal, I was surprised with a delicious birthday dessert! 🍨

may not be one’s first thought when it comes to fine dining, but over the years, we have been consistently impressed with the magical meals Disney delivers. ✨

What’s the most memorable dining experience you’ve encountered? Please do tell!

💚 Courtney Opalko | Certified Etiquette Trainer

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24/03/2026

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