Professional Image & Grooming

LEARING OBJECTIVES

• Able to function confidently at a business meal
• Handling cross-cultural dining practices and dining dilemmas with tact
• Give a good impression when entertaining for business

PROGRAM CONTENTS

Part I.  Importance of Practicing Proper Dining Etiquette

Part II. Western Dining Etiquette

• Handling the different utensils
• Eating various foods properly

Part III. Cross-cultural Dining Etiquette

• Key differences in dining practices for various cultures
• Handling dining dilemmas

Part IV. The Art and Science of Business Entertaining

• Hosting a business meal
• Seating strategy
• Ordering alcohol protocol
• Attending a business meal as a guest

Part V. Talking Business at the Dining Table

• What to talk about
• Topics to avoid
• When to bring up business discussion