matters manner

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 s e n s i t i v e awareness of the feelings of others. If you h a v e t h a t awareness, you h a v e g o o d m a n n e r s , n o m a t t e r w h a t 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 SPORTS WEATHER and CURRENT EVENTS PERSONAL INFORMATION POLITICS, RELIGION and SEX

A little preparation goes a long

way.

CELL PHONE BEING SEATED NAPKIN

arrival Upon your

TIME INTRODUCTIONS

starters

Drinks Bread and Butter Food Allergies In/Out

!e entrée

WHEN TO START EATING UTENSILS CHEWING ASK QUESTIONS

Be gracious.

WRITE A THANK YOU.

“If you can stop and think before you act, you’re going to avoid 9 9 % o f t h e e t i q u e t t e p r o b l e m s y o u m i g h t encounter.” - Dan Post Senning

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

Presented by: Reba Moore & Jessica Vanderslice