Etiquette coach Zaakira Ebrahim reveals top tips for improving presentation

A Brisbane etiquette coach with a passion for helping people live their best lives has revealed the biggest “icks’’ committed by Sunshine State locals.

Brisbane etiquette coach Zaakira Ebrahim reveals her biggest ‘icks’ committed by Queenslanders.

A Brisbane etiquette coach with a passion for helping her clients live their best lives has revealed her biggest “icks’’ when it comes to Queenslanders.

Zaakira Ebrahim, 38, also a makeup artist, author and stylist, teaches the ancient arts of etiquette, grace and appropriate presentation during one-on-one dinner consultations.

“I have always been passionate about education, self help, offering guidance and mentoring, which started when I became a makeup artist 16 years ago,” Miss Ebrahim said.

“I have evolved my freelance makeup business into a whole life glow-up for clients who want to learn how to properly use grace and poise, or even upgrade their first impressions on a first date.’’

Her etiquette classes begin with a 30-minute consultation where she can identify a client’s situation and if there is anything specific they wanted to change.

Brisbane etiquette coach Zaakira Ebrahim.

“We usually sit at a restaurant and I observe how they order dishes, we chat about what good etiquette means to them and common public faux pas,” she said.

“When compared to other states, Queenslanders are more laid back.

“So I try to bring European class and world-class standards to my clients.

“I believe anybody and everybody can change their outlook on life, which starts with how you walk, talk, hold yourself, eat a meal and dress.’’

She took on all genders, ages and levels of experience.

Miss Ebrahim said she often explored her client’s dating history and was open to discuss with them potential patterns they had experienced.

“It’s a lot of different little changes that when put together can make an overwhelming difference to how you are perceived by the world,” she said.

Miss Ebrahim often explores her client’s dating history.

Miss Ebrahim said her most cringe-worthy sightings around Brisbane were denim shorts so skimpy buttock cheeks were exposed.

Going barefoot in shopping centres and not using perfume or cologne were also big no nos.

“When people fail to cover their mouth when eating it bothers me, as well as dressing inappropriately for venues with dress codes,” Miss Ebrahim said.

“If you know how to buy clothes you can dress stylishly without spending hundreds of dollars.

“You should be able to bump into anyone or meet someone for the first time and feel confident that you put your best self forward,” she said.

Miss Ebrahim said she was on a journey of growth and improvement herself and enjoyed listening to her clients’ life experiences.

“As an adviser and etiquette coach, everyone has room for improvement and I like to listen to why people dress the way they do or conduct themselves in certain ways,” Miss Ebrahim said.

“I ask them all the questions about the way they act, which is how I grow,” she said.

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