Business Lunch Etiquette
If you have limited time to devote to lunch, make it known in advance. True. When you meet for a business lunch, always ask your guests what time they need to return to the office.
Is it Appropriate to Order Course for Course During a Business Lunch?
Yes, business lunches go course for course. It is uncomfortable when someone in a group orders a course and no one else orders anything to eat during that course. This really is an inconsiderate action, because no one will be served the food they ordered until you are through eating your course.
Dining with Confidence – Adult Class
Register today for Dining with Confidence, our adult dining class. Learn how to properly conduct yourself at social events and update your dining etiquette skills. This class will also build your confidence so you will never fear a business lunch/dinner again! Please see the Sign - Up Page to register. Thanks!
Pass the Salt Please
The salt and pepper should be passed together even if someone has asked only for the salt or the pepper. This is True The salt and pepper are "married" and stay together on the table. They are always passed together even though someone may have requested one or [...]
Proper Place Setting
What is wrong with the place setting in this picture? In America, at a correct table setting, every fork from left to right is married to a knife. The two utensils are picked up together as you begin a course. This setting is missing a [...]
Proper Introductions – Whose Name Should I Say First?
When introducing two people of the same age but different sex, it doesn't matter whose name is spoken first. This is false. When introducing a male and female to each other, say the female's name first. Example: "Avery, this is Patrick. Patrick, this is my friend, Avery." Remember simple courtesy goes a very [...]
What Should I Order at a Business Lunch/Dinner?
our favorite food is spaghetti pasta and you tend to order this every time you go out to lunch/dinner; however, your boss has invited you to lunch - what should you order? At a business lunch there are certain foods you should not order, no matter how much you love them. Avoid ordering anything [...]
Eating Before Everyone Has Been Served; Is That Okay?
A party of eight are dining together in an elegant restaurant. The food arrives staggered and some of the people begin eating when food is placed before them. Is it okay? Always wait to begin eating until everyone has been served. One or more person's food, for whatever reasons, may take longer. [...]