Christine Ferrera

Etiquette Coach

Christine Ferrera is an etiquette coach based in Fontana, California. With over 12 years of experience, she is the founder of Polished Message Etiquette (PME), a modern training platform focused on Communication, Image & Style, and Comprehensive Etiquette. Christine works with professionals, college students, youth leaders, and community organizations to teach real-world etiquette and professional presence. She offers coaching through formal presentations, interactive workshops, and one-on-one sessions, both in person and virtually. Her work has been featured in Microsoft-sponsored workforce readiness initiatives, live etiquette intensives, and high-impact teaching engagements. Her speaking engagements include California State University, Fullerton, as well as community collaborations with the Miss Fontana Pageant & Leadership Program, Girl Scouts of America, and Redlands Kids' Connection.

Education

AA, Respiratory Care (Professional License Earned)
Career Foundation, Professional Military Education (PME), California

Certifications & Organizations

Distinguished Toastmaster (Toastmasters International, 2018)
Qualified Speaker (QS), Toastmasters District 12 Speakers Bureau, 2024
Microsoft-Sponsored Etiquette Educator, Inland Empire Skills Training
Ambassador of the Year, Fontana Chamber of Commerce, 2022–2023

Favorite Piece of Advice

Etiquette is not about perfection—it’s about presence. I often remind clients that how you show up communicates long before you speak. When your tone, posture, and purpose align, you don’t only make an impression—you leave one that’s worth remembering.

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How Talk to Teens My Age

When you are a shy person, just think that wherever you are when you're young, you're not there by accident, and someone around you can help you. We must always ask - ask questions . Even if you're shy, you can ask someone, “Can I talk with you?” or “How are you?”. It's a skill that can be learned.

Being curious is so powerful . There's a big difference between being curious and nosy. However, it's how you phrase it, or how we ask that first question. Typically, when I'm curious about a point or a situation, I simply say, “I'm curious. Would you care to share more?” And the earlier we start practicing the skill, the easier life gets for us.

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