Dining etiquette is more than knowing which fork to use—it is a reflection of your confidence, social awareness, and respect for others. Whether in a formal business meal or a casual social gathering, good dining manners help you feel at ease, engage comfortably, and leave a positive impression without distraction or embarrassment. Strong dining etiquette skills allow you to focus on building relationships and meaningful conversations, rather than worrying about what to do next. In many professional and social settings, the table is where trust is built, opportunities are discussed, and character is quietly observed. Join us in this 4-course tutorial luncheon that is guaranteed to heighten your dining skills!
Benefits of Etiquette & Protocol Intelligence
Etiquette and protocol intelligence will distinguish you from the crowd. While this unique intelligence alone may not get you anywhere, it will give you an edge that will make the difference between you and another person who is just as smart!
- Invitations
- Things to consider when extending an invitation or accepting an invitation.
- Protocol to observe when canceling an invitation.
- Receiving Lines
- When is the receiving line important for the host?
- What should you do at the receiving line?
- Who should be at the receiving line?
- Host Duties
- Steps to follow when organizing a proper business luncheon, eg. Choosing the restaurant, table, how to greet your guest, how to extend your hospitality, etc.
- Protocol to observe as the host.
- Guest Duties
- Etiquette to observe to be an appreciative and cooperative guest.
- Seating Guidelines
- How to seat all your guests correctly at a business meal.
- Taking your seat and napkins
- The proper way to approach your seat and taking the exit.
- The correct way to pick up your napkin and where to position it between meals and after meals.
- Host and Guest-of-Honour Duties
- Types of formal toasting by the host.
- When should the formal toasting be done?
- When should the guest-of-honour return the toasting?
- Toasting
- How to do a proper and good toast?
- Posture at the table and excusing yourself
- Correct posture at the table for American and Continental styles of dining.
- Protocol to observe when excusing yourself.
- Styles of eating
- 2 universally accepted styles of eating – American and Continental.
- Silverware savvy
- The correct way to secure your knife, fork and spoon.
- Correct ways of placing your silverware when you are cutting the food, eating the food, resting or after the meal – American and Continental styles.
- Handling the silverware for a very formal business meal.
- Place setting maps
- Formal place settings for 4 & 6-course meals.
- Dining Dos & Don’ts
- Etiquette to observe at dining table.
- Eating various foods
- Ways of eating various types of foods.