Rice University
"We have used Diane for the last five years for our Business Etiquette Luncheon, and she is fabulous! She is not only completely knowledgeable about all forms of business and personal etiquette, she is also wonderfully entertaining. She connects very well with the students, putting them at ease while they worry about which fork to pick up.
Student evaluations are consistently high with many of them reporting that they feel much more confident about how to conduct themselves in a professional setting. What I think is even more valuable about Diane's teaching is that it's more than knowing how to juggle a plate and glass or how to dine Continental style. She emphasizes that etiquette is all about respect for other people and making others feel comfortable. That is a life lesson students can take with them wherever they go."
Jackie Hing, Associate Director
Career Services Center
Rice University
Southwestern University
“Diane Gottsman delivers informative and entertaining dining etiquette and networking skills presentations to our students each fall. A dynamic speaker, Diane is easy to work with and very responsive to our campus’ needs. Her high-quality handouts help students take away her important message. I highly recommend The Protocol School of Texas for your dining etiquette training needs.”
Alexandra Anderson, MA, MEd
Associate Director of Career Services
Southwestern University
University of Texas at Austin
“The protocol presentation by Diane Gottsman was an incredible experience! I began learning things the moment she walked through the door, about how to handle myself and properly enjoy a meal with co-workers or friends. She was able to answer every single question in the room and taught with poise, friendliness, and approachability. I will always remember the things I learned in the session and I know that they will serve me very well in my future career and social life. Thanks Diane!”
Matthew Reagan Barry, Student
Business Honors Program
Red McCombs School of Business
The University of Texas at Austin
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“Diane’s sessions are dynamic and informative. She relates to the students with confidence, competence and ease. The MBA students love her.”
Nicole Herman
Assistant Director
MBA Career Services
Red McCombs School of Business
The University of Texas at Austin
University of Tulsa
"Diane made our Etiquette Dinner this year both enjoyable and entertaining. Her interactive style made the audience feel comfortable and relaxed enough to participate in the presentation and ask great questions. We are looking forward to having her back again next year."
Shelly Holly
Director, Career Services
University of Tulsa
Harvard Business School
“Diane’s Protocol training with our executive education staff received “glowing” reports. Not only did everyone enjoy the seminar, but also they felt they could apply much of what they learned to their jobs and every day life. Diane offered practical advice for anyone who works with people.”
Jackie Baugher
Director
Owner Managed Programs
Harvard Business School
The University of Texas at San Antonio
"Diane Gottsman gave an excellent presentation at the annual UTSA Ambassadors’ Etiquette Dinner. The information she shared about business and personal etiquette was up-to-date and appropriate for her audience, and her presentation style was entertaining and engaging. The interaction she had with the UTSA Ambassadors, a group of university student leaders, allowed for questions on individual concerns in a comfortable setting.
Student evaluations of the presentation were very positive. Diane instilled self-confidence that will allow students to make a positive impression in both personal and professional situations. This training will have lifelong benefits."
Dr. Patricia Graham
Executive Director of the Special Events Center
The University of Texas at San Antonio
University of St. Thomas
"Diane came highly recommended to us from a number of Universities, and at our first Etiquette Dinner, she did not let us down. A dynamic speaker, she held the attention of the audience throughout the presentation and provided valuable information. Her knowledge of the world of etiquette is evident. We will definitely ask her back to speak at our second annual etiquette dinner!!"
Lindsey Guthman
Associate Director of Career Services
University of St. Thomas
Sam Houston State University
“Wow! We invited Diane Gottsman to speak at our first Etiquette Dinner based on the fabulous recommendations we'd received from our colleagues at other universities and she definitely lived up to those accolades and our expectations! She delivered a polished, fun and informative presentation and the students just loved her! Based on the positive feedback we received in those students' evaluations, we will make this program an annual event and look forward to her return to campus again."
SHSU Career Services
