In business, a meal is never just a meal. Job interviews, client meetings, and professional relationships are often shaped at the dining table. The way you order, handle conversation, and manage table manners can leave a lasting impression—for better or worse. Success can be built, or opportunities lost, over something as simple as spaghetti. Are you ready to dine with confidence?

Topics Include:

• Preparing Before the Meal

• Smart Menu Choices for Interviews

• Foods & Behaviors to Avoid

• Host and Guest Responsibilities

• Ordering Alcohol: Do’s & Don’ts

• Place Setting Essentials

• Napkin Etiquette

• Graceful Exits from the Table

• Handling Coughs, Sneezes & Other Awkward Moments

• Toasting: When, How & to Whom

• Accepting a Toast

• Managing Difficult-to-Eat Foods

• Recovering from Accidents

• Decoding Menu Terms

• Valet, Coat Check & Service Etiquette

• Professional Table Conversation

• Paying the Bill

• Tipping with Confidence

• …and more!
  
  Available both in person and online.

For many, the idea of striking up a conversation with someone new can feel intimidating. Yet in today’s workplace, strong networking and communication skills are among the most valuable assets you can bring to the table. Employers and clients alike look for professionals who can connect with confidence, represent their organization well, and leave a lasting positive impression.
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Our Networking & Corporate Communication Skills program helps participants gain the tools to interact with ease, whether at a business meeting, corporate event, or community gathering. From introductions to follow-ups, we focus on building polished, professional communication habits that make you stand out for all the right reasons.

Key Topics Include:

• Making a Memorable Entrance

• Creating a Powerful First Impression

• Conversation Skills Made Simple

• The Right (and Wrong) Areas of a Room

• Joining an Existing Conversation with Confidence

• Business Card Etiquette That Works

• Gracefully Exiting a Conversation

• Cell Phone & Technology Courtesy

• Smart & Professional Social Media Presence

• Navigating the Buffet Table with Poise

• …and much more!
  
  Available both in person and online.

Discover the fascinating cultural and global differences that shape dining traditions around the world. This program explores international dining etiquette, giving you the knowledge and confidence to navigate meals with grace—whether traveling abroad, hosting international guests, or attending global business functions.

We’ll cover dining customs in:
England, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Russia, Portugal, Chile, Saudi Arabia, China, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, and India.

You’ll also learn international tipping standards and how dining in the United States compares to these countries.

Available both in person and online.