Good Manners, Great Impressions: Elevate Your Dining Etiquette with Confidence and Style!
At Good Manners Consulting, we believe that etiquette is a powerful tool for building confidence, making lasting impressions, and navigating social and professional settings with ease. Dining etiquette is so much more than knowing which fork to use—it’s an essential life skill that helps you build meaningful connections, leave lasting impressions, and exude confidence in any dining setting. Whether you're sharing a casual meal with friends, attending a formal business dinner, or celebrating with family, understanding proper table manners ensures you feel poised and self-assured in every situation.
But don’t worry—this isn’t about memorizing a long list of stiff rules. Instead, it’s about developing social skills and dining confidence to navigate any meal effortlessly. From gracefully handling utensils to knowing when to start eating, following your host’s lead, and mastering the subtle art of polite conversation, you’ll gain practical skills that make every dining experience enjoyable, seamless, and stress-free.
Why Choose Good Manners
In today’s fast-paced world, mastering the art of good manners isn’t just about following rules—it’s about exuding confidence, respect, and sophistication in every interaction. Whether you're networking at a corporate event, enjoying a fine dining experience, or simply engaging in meaningful conversations, polished etiquette sets you apart and helps you shine in any setting.
Our expert-led programs are designed to elevate your social and professional presence, ensuring you feel at ease and poised wherever life takes you. At Good Manners Consulting, we don’t just teach etiquette—we empower you to make every interaction memorable and every occasion a success.
What You’ll Learn in This Hands-On Course
The Rules of Dining:
We’ll start with an interactive introduction to essential dining skills, including how to properly set a table, the etiquette of different dining styles, and the do’s and don’ts of special occasions and holiday meals. You’ll gain confidence as you learn how to navigate your place setting, hold your glassware with elegance, and enjoy your meal with finesse—right down to the last bite of dessert!
A Three-Course Dining Experience:
When booking a Dining Etiquette Program—whether for friends and family, a school or college group, or a business team—clients select a venue that is suitable for Good Manners Consulting to conduct the presentation.
To enhance the experience, we strongly encourage hosting the session alongside a three-course meal. This enables participants to apply their new skills immediately in a real-life setting.
During the second half of the course, guests will:
Dine in style with a suggested three-course meal of a soup, entree, and dessert.
Practice proper etiquette in real time, from handling cutlery to navigating multiple courses with confidence.
Engage in conversations that are thoughtful, polished, and natural while maintaining gracious table manners.
Ask questions and refine skills in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.
By the end of the experience, participants will leave with the confidence to dine with ease in any situation—from high-profile business meetings to celebratory gatherings. Because great etiquette isn’t just about what’s on your plate—it’s about the presence, grace, and confidence you bring to the table.
Key Topics Covered
The Art of Invitations & RSVPs
Being a Gracious Host or Guest
Navigating the Place Setting with Ease
Mastering Cutlery, Chinaware, Glassware & Linens
Proper Napkin Etiquette
Posture & Poise at the Table
Different Styles of Eating: To Switch or Not to Switch?
Handling Tricky Foods with Grace
Dining Dos and Don’ts
Stemware & Beverage Etiquette
The Proper Way to Toast
Arriving at & Departing the Table with Confidence
Hosting & Entertaining Clients in a Restaurant
Tipping Etiquette Across Cultures
… and much more!
Who Should Attend?
Corporate Professionals & Executives
Sales & Marketing Teams
Professional & Social Club Members
Schools, College Students, & University Graduates
Families and friends
Bridal Groups
Anyone Looking to Elevate Their Dining Confidence
Join us and take your Dining Confidence to the Next Level!
Whether you're stepping into a high-stakes business lunch, attending an elegant formal dinner, or simply looking to refine your etiquette skills, this course is your key to dining with confidence, grace, and sophistication.
Imagine walking into any dining setting—whether a corporate event, a social gathering, or a special celebration—knowing exactly how to handle yourself with poise and ease. From mastering the art of proper table settings to understanding the nuances of dining conversations and handling utensils with finesse, you’ll gain the skills to make a polished impression wherever you dine.
This engaging, hands-on experience will empower you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate any meal effortlessly, ensuring you leave a lasting impression for all the right reasons. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your dining etiquette—join us and take your table manners to the next level!
Date: As Required
Duration: Two and a half hours, which includes instruction and coaching
Where: Venue of your choice