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Are you ever apprehensive about navigating a more formal dining environment when meeting clients? Do you wonder if you're making the right impression throughout the course of the meal? Look no further than our exclusive seminar, 'How to Dine and Network Like a Pro!' Designed to instill confidence and mastery in every aspect of professional dining and networking, this seminar is your key to success in any business setting.   🍽️ Dine with Class: From navigating multi-course meals easily to mastering the art of graceful dining, this seminar will equip you with the essential etiquette skills to exude confidence in any dining scenario. 🍸 Navigate Cocktail Hour with Finesse: Whether it's a business cocktail party or a formal dinner reception, I will teach you the art of balancing a drink, hors d’oeuvres, and meaningful networking—all while effortlessly making connections and engaging in conversation.   🌟 Elevate Your Professional Presence: Bring my Networking and Dining Etiquette Seminar to your organization! 🌟 This seminar offers practical insights, real-life scenarios, and interactive exercises designed to empower you with the skills you need to thrive in any professional environment, whether you are the guest or host. Visit GloriaPetersen.com for details or contact me directly at [email protected] #diningetiquette #networking #networkinglikea pro #tablemanners #diningtutorial #artofdining #artofnetworking

Mastering Business Meals: How Dining Etiquette Can Make or Break Your Next Deal (It's the little things that make the biggest difference.) Business meals are more than just a chance to eat—they're a critical moment to build relationships, secure new clients, and close deals. #Diningetiquette can set your team apart, creating a lasting impression of #professionalism and #competence. Training your employees to navigate these moments with #confidence not only boosts their individual performance but also enhances your company’s #image in front of clients and partners. Knowing the right etiquette—from what to order to how to manage the bill—can be the deciding factor in a successful business interaction. Want to learn more? Check out my latest blog on why dining etiquette matters and how it can elevate your team’s performance on my website: https://lnkd.in/g6dm_-mf #BusinessEtiquette #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipTraining #SoftSkillsTraining

🚨 Elevate Your Dining Etiquette with Adevo Academy! 🍽️ Adevo Academy recently conducted a Dining Etiquette Workshop for the employees of Calix, empowering them to navigate business dining situations with grace, confidence, and professionalism. This hands-on workshop covered essential skills to enhance business relationships and the company's image in diverse settings. Here’s what we covered: ✅ Booking a Table: The art of planning ahead. ✅ Seating Etiquette: Who sits where and why it matters. ✅ Decoding Table Settings: Understanding the purpose of every utensil. ✅ Table Etiquette: Mastering manners that leave a lasting impression. ✅ A la Carte vs. Table d'Hôte Menus: Navigating different menu styles effortlessly. ✅ Buffet Etiquette: How to serve yourself like a pro. ✅ Avoiding Common Faux Pas: Steer clear of the most frequent dining mistakes. 🌟 Ready to level up your dining game? Whether at a formal business lunch or a casual networking dinner, our participants now have the skills to leave a positive impression in any setting! #diningetiquette #businessetiquette #professionalism #calix #adevoacademy #corporatetraining #softskills #networking #adevoonline #adevolms

This is a book I loved: "Unreasonable Hospitality" by Will Guidara. It captures what I think is the true meaning of Hospitality. Within the story of the restaurant Eleven Madison Park lie many teachings all of us in the hospitality industry should practice and master. The author managed EMP for 11 years and brought it from just a good restaurant in New York to the no. 1 restaurant in the world! The good thing is that the concepts in the book are not meant to be only for super-fancy restaurants. Everyone can learn and become a better host, no matter how small or ordinary their property is! One of the stories is about a group of New York visitors that tried every top restaurant in the city and Will overheard them saying, while they were dining, that the only thing they were leaving without trying was a good hot-dog. Will ran out to his favorite spot and got one for that table; he gave it to the chef to plate it and when he brought it to the table made that experience one of the things if not the thing these people will remember forever. It's not about fancy stuff, it's about caring and going the extra mile. Here's one of the many gems in the book that stuck with me: "Service is black and white; hospitality is color." "Black and white" means you're doing your job with competence and efficiency; "color" means you make people feel great about the job you're doing for them. Hospitality is the art of creating genuine connections through warmth, sincerity, and generosity, where the smallest gestures and thoughtful touches exceed expectations, fostering trust, empathy, and a sense of belonging, leaving a lasting impact on how people feel and experience the world. Do that and not only will you have exceptionally happy guests, but you will feel very happy as a result of your actions!

This is a book I loved: "Unreasonable Hospitality" by Will Guidara. It captures what I think is the true meaning of Hospitality. Within the story of the restaurant Eleven Madison Park lie many teachings all of us in the hospitality industry should practice and master. The author managed EMP for 11 years and brought it from just a good restaurant in New York to the no. 1 restaurant in the world! The good thing is that the concepts in the book are not meant to be only for super-fancy restaurants. Everyone can learn and become a better host, no matter how small or ordinary their property is! One of the stories is about a group of New York visitors that tried every top restaurant in the city and Will overheard them saying, while they were dining, that the only thing they were leaving without trying was a good hot-dog. Will ran out to his favorite spot and got one for that table; he gave it to the chef to plate it and when he brought it to the table made that experience one of the things if not the thing these people will remember forever. It's not about fancy stuff, it's about caring and going the extra mile. Here's one of the many gems in the book that stuck with me: "Service is black and white; hospitality is color." "Black and white" means you're doing your job with competence and efficiency; "color" means you make people feel great about the job you're doing for them. Hospitality is the art of creating genuine connections through warmth, sincerity, and generosity, where the smallest gestures and thoughtful touches exceed expectations, fostering trust, empathy, and a sense of belonging, leaving a lasting impact on how people feel and experience the world. Do that and not only will you have exceptionally happy guests, but you will feel very happy as a result of your actions!

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Are you looking to improve your dining etiquette before your next business meal? Check out this article featuring insights from etiquette trainers, including myself. Just learning a few basic rules can help you focus on connecting with those at the table instead of worrying about which fork to use. Many thanks to thektchn.com for sharing these helpful tips! #diningetiquette #confidence #etiquetteexpert

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Business Dining Etiquette Whether it's an interview, conference or client business dinner, focusing on the conversation is the main point. Not worrying about which fork to use, what not to order, or your unsavory habits. Contact me to set up a dinner tutorial. #etiquettetraining #businessetiquette #conversationskills ##professionaldevelopment

The owner of the #1 restaurant in the world taught me about unreasonable hospitality. What is Unreasonable Hospitality? → going above and beyond in the pursuit of how you make people feel Here’s how serving a hot dog at a Michelin-star restaurant created this philosophy 🌭 One night, he overheard a table talking about their upcoming flight. This couple had tried many restaurants in NYC. But…they never tried a hot dog. So, Will walked out the back of the restaurant and ordered hot dogs off the street. Then, he asked his highly sophisticated, master chef to prepare New York street hot dogs on a plate. As he handed the exquisitely designed plate to the couple, Will said he wanted to make sure they went home having tried everything on their list. They loved the hot dogs. And Will’s restaurant changed forever. 💡 They repeated these acts time and time again making it their mission to provide unreasonable hospitality. Their dedication to this mission led to a win-win-win scenario: 1️⃣ Customers were delighted 2️⃣ Business grew via word-of-mouth 3️⃣ Staff morale soared due to collaboration, shared ownership of success, and fulfillment from making others happy How can unreasonable hospitality be applied to every business? Well first, excellence in your product is table stakes. Bare minimum. Heck, even excellent service is table stakes, too. It’s ONLY the above-and-beyond service that is memorable. This is done by being present when you talk to your prospects and customers. When providing a service to someone, you must actively listen to what they are saying (and not saying). And to stand out, make the customer be seen. They are one-of-one, and your service to them should be one-of-one. Brief summary of this lesson: 😁 Making others happy is the most fulfilling form of happiness 📝 Unreasonable hospitality means being creative and intentional with your pursuit of relationships 🚀 The only long-term differentiator for your company is hospitality -- “People will forget what you do; they'll forget what you said. But they'll never forget how you made them feel.” #UnreasonableHospitality #WillGuidara #VeeCon