DINE LIKE A DIPLOMAT

This interactive four-hour program covers dinner party protocol and the different aspects of business etiquette needed during business dining in the Western world. The objective of the program is to help professionals overcome anxiety while dining with potential employers or clients, and to greatly improve their professional image. In most cases the learning experience is enhanced with an on-site tutorial luncheon or dinner.

The program includes a workbook containing the main topics and exercises covered - a great reference tool.

Topics include:

RSVP
Black-tie or White-tie Attire
Seating Arrangements
Host and Hostess Responsibilities
Toasting
Receiving Lines
Silverware Savvy
Navigating the Place Setting
Silent Service Code
French Service
The Role of the Napkin
How to Eat Various Foods
Thank-you Notes
Gift-giving

Who Might Benefit: Banks, law firms, accounting firms, consulting firms, sales organizations, chambers of commerce, fundraising companies, consulates and embassies, and government institutions - any company or organization that realizes the need to polish the business skills of its employees, especially those whose work force has them interacting with clients on a daily basis.

OR: Business professionals, public relations executives, public and government officials, high-level executives, members of sales forces, officers in professional and civic organizations, customer service personnel, athletes, entertainers, and businesspeople traveling abroad.

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