Business leaders say their most successful business meetings outside the office were conducted at a restaurant. Furthermore, employers say that a person's table manners (or lack thereof) may be a deciding factor in securing a signed contract or a position. Maximize your meeting success by polishing your dining etiquette and skillfully overcome anxiety while dining with potential clients. 

During a tutorial four-course lunch, we will cover: Host and Guest Duties – Seating Protocol – Silverware Savvy – Navigating the Place Setting – Silent Service Code – American and Continental Styles – Eating Various Foods – Oops! What to Do – Small Talk / Table Talk – Tipping – Gracefully Paying – The Dos and Don'ts of Dining. Give yourself and business the competitive edge!

Etiquette of Powerful Networking

Dates: April 20, 2010; June 8, 2010

Much of today’s business success revolves around the power of networking. Strengthen your impression management skills and learn effective ways to build rapport, interact confidently, and communicate more effectively - the skills needed to put others and yourself at ease.

Topics covered:  – Making an Entrance and Working a Room – Proper Introductions – Areas of the Room to Avoid and Why – Making Your Eye Contact Confident and Respectful – Basic Body Language – 6 Types of Handshakes and Their Meaning – Business Card Protocol – Tips for Remembering Names – Starting and Ending Conversations – The 5 Taboo Topics to Avoid – The 5 Most Tasteful Topics of Discussion – Giving and Receiving Compliments – Online Networking Etiquette – Networking Faux Pas – Gracefully Exiting the Event – Appropriate Meeting Follow-up