Master the Art of Dining Etiquette
Interactive Presentations to Enhance Your Professional and Social Dining Skills
About Etiquette Dining Presentations
Designed to assist the professional maximize their customer relations through increasing their knowledge of dining etiquette and table manner protocol. An interactive one-to-two hour presentation is tailored to meet your group’s needs and accompanies a sit-down meal, either on-site or at a local venue. Recommended for all levels of professionals, as a review or as a primer for those with little knowledge on the topic.
Topics Covered
Business Dining at a Restaurant
Feel confident ordering at a restaurant, knowing how to maximize the experience by keeping your host and fellow diners in mind.
Banquet or Formal Dining
Master the protocol for formal events, ensuring you feel confident and composed at banquets and formal dinners.
Casual Dining
Understand the etiquette for more relaxed dining settings, maintaining professionalism in all situations.
Introductions
Make lasting impressions with proper introduction etiquette, whether you’re meeting colleagues, clients, or new acquaintances.
Conversation Starters and Topics to Avoid
Engage in meaningful conversations while steering clear of sensitive or inappropriate topics.
Cultural and Geographic Traditions
Gain insights into dining customs from various cultures and regions, ensuring you respect and appreciate diverse traditions.
Seating Arrangements
Discover the importance of proper seating arrangements to facilitate smooth and enjoyable dining experiences.
Tableware Placement
Learn the correct placement and use of tableware, enhancing your ability to dine with sophistication confidence.
Handling Different Courses
From soup to dessert, understand the proper techniques for handling multiple courses seamlessly.
Why Choose Us?
Expertise and Experience:
Meg Langland, Owner of Greater Visions Consulting, became a Certified Etiquette Consultant through The Etiquette Institute (https://www.theetiquetteinstitute.com/) in April of 2013. Eleven years later, in April of 2024, Meg voluntarily attended a full Etiquette Institute certification training to update her knowledge and skills. With numerous years of experience in etiquette training and professional presentations, Greater Visions is dedicated to helping individuals enhance their dining skills. Our expertise ensures that each participant gains valuable knowledge and confidence.
Personalized Approach:
We tailor our presentations to meet the specific needs and goals of your group or organization, ensuring a relevant and engaging experience for all participants. We can also provide one-on-one consulting for those who could benefit from, or prefer, a more personalized approach. Regarding meal planning, we are available to work with your caterer or chef to provide a satisfying dining experience for your group.
Proven Success:
Our dining etiquette presentations have helped numerous professionals, as well as other adults, improve their dining and conversational skills leading to better customer relations and professional interpersonal success. Participants from dozens of Etiquette Dinners have consistently rated their experience above the 90th percentile in areas of helpfulness, knowledge on the part of the presenter, and the overall event.
