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Chiara Riggs Sill

Etiquette Coach

Chiara Riggs Sill is a Paris-based etiquette coach and founder of Etiquette Moderne, a modern consultancy redefining etiquette for today’s world. Since 2018, she has guided individuals and organizations in navigating business protocol and social settings with confidence, discretion, and ease. Her approach positions etiquette as a tool for empowerment—fostering self-awareness, respect, and meaningful connection rather than rigid formality. She works with high-net-worth individuals, executives, and international clients, offering personalized guidance across professional and social contexts. She is also dedicated to early education, leading children’s programs designed to instill confidence and poise from an early age.

Education

  • BS, Human and Organizational Development, Vanderbilt University

Professional Achievements

  • Work spans private coaching, corporate training, and bespoke consulting, with a focus on executive presence, cross-cultural etiquette, communication, and refined social conduct
  • Brings a nuanced, global perspective shaped by both American and European traditions

Certifications & Organizations

  • Certification in International Etiquette and Protocol from the Swiss Institut Villa Pierrefeu

Favorite Piece of Advice

  • Good manners never go out of style.
  • Etiquette is your foundation for confident interactions and meaningful connections.

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Forum Comments (2)

What is most important to know for wedding etiquette?
Typically, good hosts will set the stage from the very beginning, with their Save the Date or invitation about 6 months before the wedding. A good guest can read between the lines and understand nuances from the information given. Just follow what the bride and the groom are requesting you to do. As a guest, your job is to go, support, have fun, participate, and enjoy yourself, but let it be their thing and their moment.

Other things I’d note:
  • Make sure you show up on time.
  • Bring a gift, or send it ahead of time.
  • Don’t wear white, and adhere to the dress code.
What are the most important parts of phone etiquette?
You want to be sure that you are clear, concise, polite, and introduce yourself. If you have a professional call scheduled with someone, say your name, who you're calling, and if you're calling with a company. You can also say something like, so-and-so is expecting your call or that you're returning their call.

It’s also less common to give someone a call, but I love a phone call. For 100 emails that you went back and forth on, you likely could have picked up the phone and solved it in 5 minutes.

Co-authored Articles (8)

Gender Reveal Party Etiquette: What (& What Not) to Bring as a Present

You’ve just been invited to a gender reveal party, and it’s your first time. If you’re wondering if you should bring a gift, then rest assured that the decision is entirely up to you! A gender reveal party is all a...

How to Give Someone a Great Gift

It can be nerve-racking finding a great gift for someone. Finding a gift that the recipient will enjoy takes a bit of forward thinking and an understanding of the recipient's personality and tastes.

How to

RSVP

Etiquette Coach Chiara Riggs Sill explains how to respond to an invitationRSVP comes from the French phrase "répondez s'il vous plaît," which in English translates to "please reply." When invited to a social event, it ...

How to

Eat Elegantly

Etiquette coach Chiara Riggs Sill shares the best tips for eating elegantlyEating elegantly has more to do with your general attitude towards the experience of the meal than it does with following some set of arbitrary r...

How to

Be a Good House Guest

When visiting someone's home, whether they're a close family member, a friend, or a colleague, it is important to be a gracious guest. Your manners could make all the difference between a pleasant stay or a disastrous on...

How to

Speak Professionally on the Phone

Etiquette Coach Chiara Riggs Sill explains professional telephone etiquetteEmails, live chat, web inquirers, and social media all have their place, but the phone is still the preferred communication choice for many when ...

How to

Make a Good Impression on a Friend's Parents

Getting along with your friend may be easy, but getting along with their parents might seem like a different matter entirely! Fortunately, you can make a great impression on their parents simply by being polite, respectf...

An Expert-Backed Guide to Be an Elegant & Mature Young Lady

Exude elegance with these essential etiquette rules An elegant and mature lady is always kind, considerate, and respectful. Even if you don’t have formal etiquette training, you can still exude these qualities by havin...