Auburn College of Education alumna Lisa Burdette, who graduated in 1982, now owns The Dallas School of Etiquette and teaches corporate clients.
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What is Etiquette?
Etiquette is simply a set of rules. It is nothing more. Manners, however, are the way we make others feel. And that’s how others remember us…not by our academic excellence or our position in life, but rather how we make them FEEL when we’re with them.
What is Lisa Burdette's Mission at The Dallas School of Etiquette?
Kindness is a rich and powerful tool but it holds no value without a pure soul that acts out the deed of kindness. At The Dallas School of Etiquette, founder Lisa Burdette laser focuses on teaching manners and social skills that give her students confidence and balance – an enduring treasure of knowledge and attitudes that empower students with self-confidence. Manners become an attitude of gratitude. Gratitude is Lisa’s first mission. When we capture the needs of others and make those needs paramount to our own selfish needs, the legacy of etiquette and manners emerges.
Available Training
About Lisa Burdette
As the founder of The Dallas School of Etiquette, Lisa Burdette offers private, business and group etiquette training to meet the growing demands of corporations seeking her expertise. Her comprehensive etiquette training allows her to cater to a diverse audience, including children, adults, military academies and corporate clients.
Etiquette Training Events In Dallas
Lisa can help your business, child or whole family handle social problems…book today!
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Your 2-Hour Private Session Includes:
- Coaching for Social Situations
- Dining
- Self Presentation
- Introductions
- Interview Skills
- Social Connections
- Situational Awareness
- Listening Skills
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Lisa teaches this class at Cafe Pacific or The Mansion Restaurant. This class is designed to elevate your dining experience and unleash the power of polished poise. You will go through all the elements of dining with Lisa, who explains the entire process – from the invitation to the thank you note. You will be taught the place settings and guided through the rules of dining etiquette, so that you’ll not only know what these rules are, but why they are important.
By the end of the session, you will feel confident about circulating at cocktail parties, introducing guests to one another and dealing with seating plans, toasts and speeches. Subjects covered include a mastery of table manners, dining etiquette Do and Do Nots, poised presence, artful conversation, hosting and guest etiquette, toasts and speeches and an introduction to cultural dining customs
3 Hour Private Etiquette Session w/Smart Dress, Self-Presentation, Dining Etiquette & Social Skills
- 2 hours
- Dallas, TX – Highland Park Area
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This session is available for adults and students (16 and up). Invest in your teenager or in yourself by polishing your self-presentation skills at work and in your personal life! In this three-hour private session, Lisa will work with you to help you with smart dressing for the workplace or special events as well as dining etiquette tips and techniques. Lisa will also offer pointers to help students improve their social skills. As we know in our ever-changing world, first impressions are everything. Whether conducting meetings or interacting with clients, you will need to learn how to refine your social skills to thrive.
For more than 4 students, please use the “Contact Us” form on our website to request a custom Class.
In the News
Lisa has been featured in many notable publications, including Mount Vernon Magazine, The Dallas Morning News and The Dallas Express.
Auburn Grad Builds Etiquette Empire: Teaching Manners That Matter
Lisa Burdette’s Good Groomsman’s Etiquette Advice
How should a groomsman behave during a wedding event? Lisa shares etiquette advice for potential groomsmen.
Dallas School Of Etiquette Founder Launches Biweekly Column At The Dallas Express
Lisa will be featured in a bi-weekly column on The Dallas Express.
Latest Posts
Benefits of Taking Social Skills & Dining Etiquette Classes Before Entering College
- Melanie Adcock
- February 6, 2026
Dining Etiquette Classes are Helpful for the Holidays, but Gratitude Really Begins at Home
- Lisa Burdette
- December 15, 2025
