Over forty percent of all business is finalized over a business meal. Among other things, business meals are used to build a rapport with clients, to network and to sign a contract. How you handle yourself at the dining table gives potential clients and customers a sense of how you might handle their business. A lack of competence at the table suggests a lack of competence in other areas. .
Advancing with Style's Business Dining Seminar teaches you how to be confident and poised when entertaining clients and how to overcome anxiety. This complete course covers everything you need to know about business dining etiquette and entertaining. For further reference, a 20 page booklet is included.
Some of the topics covered:
- How to graciously entertain clients
- Seating arrangements
- Host and guest duties
- Ordering
- Handling the bill and gratuities
- Business conversation and inappropriate topics
- Toasting
- Restaurant etiquette
- Table manners and dining etiquette for all occasions
- The two styles of eating - American and Continental
- Foods to never order
- Alcohol protocol and wine etiquette
- Handling blunders and mishaps
- Buffet dining
- Saying thank you
