Institute Sarita: Classes in First Class
Knowing the proper course of action in a variety of social situations makes for fewer embarrassing moments in life. This can be anything from greetings, table manners, or telling someone they have bats in the cave (something in their teeth). Institute Sarita is the city's most established school of contemporary etiquette training. Experience the unique tutelage of Sara Jane Ho, a lady whose impeccable presence exudes these fading but essential branches of knowledge.
Her institute doors are open for anyone, both foreign and Chinese, desiring skilled instruction on how to interact with elite socialites of our or any generation. Sarita has been attracting lots of attention lately in various international publications due to its unique curriculum. They offer instruction in a variety of areas including deportment, flower arrangement, lingerie, art appreciation, and even in expensive sports, where they provide an informative introduction to the competitive leisure activities of the upper crust.
The venue has an authentic homey feel to it. Upon entering Institute Sarita, you’ll find a nice living room, with a dedicated area for luxury items you can procure. This includes porcelain wares from Bernardaud, one of the most opulent brands of French china to be utilized at all of your finest dining occasions. In the back of the ground floor, you’ll also find a selection of designer clothing items from Maison Ullens. These elegant threads are fashioned by Myriam Ullens, one of the Ullens that the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA) in 798.
While it goes without saying that there are many practices in traditional etiquette tutelage that have gone outdated due to a higher awareness towards gender equality. There is still much viable information that Institute Sarita can impart that will not only make you a more socially wise person, but a more well-rounded person. After all, when you dine with the queen, good manners are never, ever out of style!
Institute Sarita
Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. Unit #5131-1, Bldg 5, Sanlitun Soho, 8 Gongtibeilu, Chaoyang District (5716 9080)
朝阳区工体北路8号三里屯SOHO5号楼商铺5131-1
500m west of Tuanjiehu station (Line 10)
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Photos: Courtesy of Institute Sarita