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 [...]

By |2014-04-17T13:16:43-05:00February 14th, 2014|Etiquette Tips, News|Comments Off on What Should I Order at a Business Lunch/Dinner?
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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, [...]

By |2018-11-01T09:30:24-05:00February 14th, 2014|Etiquette Tips, News|Comments Off on Eating Before Everyone Has Been Served; Is That Okay?
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SET A POSITIVE TONE

“I’M SORRY”
Sincere apologies can defuse volatile situations; it’s hard for most people to remain angry with someone who takes responsibility for his own actions.

START SMILING
“You’re never fully dressed without a smile” - Orphan Annie. A smile on your face and a positive attitude automatically improve the atmosphere wherever you are. Common courtesy starts with acknowledging those around you pleasantly.

Emily Post
The Southern Academy of Etiquette, L.L.C.

THE MAGIC WORDS

“PLEASE”
Changes a command into a request and expresses both respect and consideration for those with whom we are interacting.

"THANK YOU" & “YOU’RE WELCOME”
Expressing thanks for acts of kindness is a hallmark of civility. Don’t brush off an expression of gratitude. By accepting thanks graciously you can also encourage the “thank-you” habit.

“EXCUSE ME”
Expresses your awareness that you’ve inconvenienced someone else.
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