Each class has a separate cost. The class involves hands on practice and role playing so students' participation is expected. The classes can take place at a local restaurant.
BASIC DINING SKILLS FOR ADULTS
- Table etiquette history - The proper way to enter, sit and exit the table - The napkin etiquette - Position of plates, glasses, cups and silverware - The menu and the place setting - Informal, semi-formal and formal table settings - European and American eating styles - The “silent code” of the silverware - The use of the finger bowl - How to eat bread correctly - The "do’s" and "don’ts" at mealtimes - Dealing with embarrassing moments at the table
FORMAL DINING ETIQUETTE
- Guidelines for dinner giving - Seating arrangements - The rank at the table - Taking your seat at the formal meal - Responsibilities of the hostess - Responsibilities of the guest - Ladies' table manners - Gentleman's table manners - Dining with children - Dealing with pets - Smoking or not smoking - General dining tips - Toasting Etiquette - Effective gift giving
ATTENDING EVENTS
- Dress Codes - Name tags etiquette - Making a great first impression - The art of conversation - Body language - Dealing with medical/diet restrictions - Toasting etiquette - Stains and spills - Unexpected situations - General dining tips
RESTAURANT ETIQUETTE
- Manners at the Restaurant - Reservations - The gentleman behavior at the restaurant - The Lady behavior at the restaurant - Restaurant menu - Wine service - Tipping - Dealing with unexpected situations
SETTING THE TABLE CORRECTLY
- The occasion - The menu American Style - The menu European style - Levels of formality for setting the table - Accessories - The tablecloth - The silverware placement - The proper placemen of glasses and cups - The salt and paper shaker - Dessert silverware - Napkins as decorations - Plates and chargers - The butter plate and knife
MEAL SERVING STYLES
- The buffet service - The French service - The English service - The American service - Family style meal service - The English breafkast - The continental breakfast - lunch and luncheons
- Spaghetti - Lobster - Peas - Shrimps - Clams and Oysters - Soup - Fish - Bread
CULTURAL TABLE ETIQUETTE
- Table Etiquette History - Flatware origins - Glassware origins - Food and cultural beliefs - Cultural norms - Table traditions - Religious beliefs - Gift and culture
If you wish to host a class in your house, form a group of 5 or more and we will gladly come to you. You will get the same quality of private instruction but at a very affordable cost for everybody.
