Manners MATTER

a brief guide to modern-day business dinner etiquette

What is etiquette?

We know it isn’t this.

And, it’s definitely not this.

It’s not about the meal.

It’s about building relationships…

with supervisors, colleagues and clients.

“Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.”

– Emily Post

Research shows that

93% of what someone remembers after meeting you for the first time is how you looked and how you behaved.

LOCAL CELEBS and SPORTSWEATHER and CURRENT EVENTSPERSONAL INFORMATIONPOLITICS, RELIGION and SEX

A little preparation goes a long way.

CELL PHONEBEING SEATEDNAPKIN

arrivalUpon your

TIMEINTRODUCTIONS

starters

DrinksBread and ButterFood AllergiesIn/Out

the entrée

WHEN TO START EATINGUTENSILSCHEWINGASK QUESTIONS

Be gracious.

WRITE A THANK YOU.

“If you can stop and think before you act, you’re going to avoid 99% of the etiquette problems you might encounter.”- Dan Post Senning

“Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot.” Clarence Thomas

Presented by:Reba Moore & Jessica Vanderslice