Dining Etiquette for Professionals

The business meal has taken on all forms, from succinct breakfast meetings and power lunches to leisurely dinners and cocktail parties. No matter the setting, the purpose is generally the same…to develop a relationship with a client or contact. Consequently, your team needs to be prepared to act in an ever-expanding set of arenas, and we will teach them everything they need to know.

This 4-hour coaching session includes hands-on practice with a 5 or 7-course meal and addresses the following:

• The Impact of Poor Table Manners
• Scheduling a Business Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
• Taking a Seat
• Ordering Your Meal
• Ordering Alcoholic Beverages
• Pairing Wine with Your Meal
• Using Your Napkin
• Enjoying a Five or Seven Course Meal and its Beverages
• Decoding the Table Setting (formal, informal and casual)
• Using Your Utensils
• Using the Bread Plate & Butter Knife
• Serving and Passing Food
• Navigating the Meal with Confidence
• Handling Mishaps
• Managing Dietary Restrictions
• Eliminating Cell Phone Distractions
• Discussing Business and Appropriate Dining Conversation

Don’t let poor table manners keep your team from building strong relationships and closing sales. Call or email us today! We’ll teach them how to execute a business meal with style, savvy and sophistication.