Description

A 2-Hour Foundational Workplace Etiquette Workshop
(classroom workshop, no meal included)

Business meals aren't social events with business cards - they're strategic meetings with food. In this comprehensive workshop, you'll master the dual skillset that separates professional dining from casual eating: impeccable etiquette paired with strategic business acumen. Whether you're hosting important clients, closing deals over dinner, or navigating formal industry events, this program will transform how you approach every business meal opportunity.

Through hands-on practice, real-world scenarios, and strategic frameworks, you'll learn to navigate even the most formal dining situations with confidence while simultaneously advancing your business objectives. You'll master essential dining protocols from utensil handling to wine etiquette, develop pre-meal planning strategies that set you up for success, and learn conversation management techniques that seamlessly blend relationship building with business advancement. Leave with the skills to turn every business meal into a strategic opportunity that strengthens relationships and drives results.

What You'll Learn
Transform Your Business Meal Etiquette 

• Establish the critical distinction between social dining and strategic business engagements 
• Learn how treating meals as "meetings with food" transforms your approach and results 
• Examine real-world case studies where overlooked dining details significantly impacted business outcomes
  
  Master Essential Dining Etiquette 
• Explore the fundamentals of professional dining etiquette applicable across all business contexts 
• Learn proper table manners including pace of eating, volume control, and physical presence 
• Master both Continental and American dining techniques with precise utensil handling
  
  Strategic Pre-Meal Planning 
• Master selecting optimal venues for specific business objectives and develop protocols for researching restaurants 
• Create contingency plans for common disruptions and practice menu familiarity strategies 
• Learn to maintain focus on business objectives throughout the engagement
  
  Navigate Table Settings with Confidence
• Learn to navigate both formal and informal place settings with absolute confidence 
• Understand the purpose and proper use of each utensil, plate, and glass in various settings 
• Discover techniques for discreetly handling unfamiliar dining situations while maintaining professional presence
  
  Master Strategic Conversation Management 
• Explore maintaining proper etiquette while actively engaging in business discussions 
• Learn about taking appropriate-sized bites that allow for smooth conversation flow 
• Master the art of transitioning between relationship building and business discussions
  
  Professional Alcohol Protocols & Wine Etiquette 
• Navigate industry-specific norms regarding alcohol consumption and understand wine selection protocols
• Learn proper wine glass handling and pouring etiquette with graceful ways to decline alcohol 
• Discover how to maintain professional composure while others are drinking
  
  Host and Guest Excellence 
• Distinguish between specific responsibilities in different roles and practice gracious hosting skills 
• Develop skills for being an appreciative guest and navigate expectations across various dining contexts
• Master bill handling, tipping protocols, and discreet payment methods
  
  Who Should Attend 
  Perfect for sales professionals, business development teams, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders who regularly conduct business over meals or want to strengthen their client relationship capabilities. Essential for high-potential employees preparing for increased client interaction, managers responsible for modeling professional dining standards, and international business professionals navigating cross-cultural dining protocols. Ideal for anyone whose success depends on relationship building during meals or who wants to transform business dining from anxiety-inducing events into strategic opportunities.
  
  Special Note 
  This dining etiquette class is an in-class workshop, and does not include a meal. For those who prefer a dining etiquette class in a live learning (restaurant / food service) environment, please contact Trina Boos.
  
  HOSTED BY: Boost Academy of Excellence.