Business Meal Etiquette & Dining Skills

Business relationships are developed and strengthened in social situations and over half of all business is finalized at the dining table. Among other things, business meals are used to getting to know a client, deciding to become a partner in a venture, networking, and signing the contract.

Your employees’ manners are on display at the dining table and it is a reflection of your company. Never assume that others will not notice or will be understanding of poor manners and lack of dining skills. Mastering the art of fine dining adds to the competitive edge in today's social and business climate.

Chapter One’s Dining Etiquette Workshop will empower you to present yourself with confidence by covering some of the following topics:

* Western and Chinese Dining Styles

* European and Continental Dining Etiquette

* The Art of Hosting a Business Meal

* Business Seating Arrangement

* The Gracious Host, the Perfect Guest

* Extending the Invitations and Getting the Responses

* How to Plan a Perfect Party

* Orchestrating Business Lunches and Dinners

* The Art of Entertaining and Being Entertained

* Sweet Nothings – Making Small Talk

* Mastering Table Manners & Table Settings