Topic: Dining for Profit: Navigating the Nuances of the Business Meal

Speaker: Laura Puchtell Barclay

Program Description: Business leaders say their most successful business meetings outside the office were conducted at a restaurant. However, while at business meals, have you ever wondered about who should sit where? Who orders first? When you should start eating? When to begin discussing business?

Make a positive impact and maximize your meeting success. Learn ways to enhance your dining etiquette and increase your confidence while dining with potential clients, employers, peers, and board members. Come to this informative and engaging dinner session where we will cover: Host and Guest Duties - Seating Etiquette - Navigating the Place Setting - American and Continental Styles - Eating Various Foods – Toasting - Body Language at the Table - Tipping - The Dos and Don'ts of Dining – and much more!

Give yourself and business the competitive edge as you begin 2009!

Laura Puchtell Barclay, President of Prism Resources, LLC:  Laura is a Certified Etiquette Consultant, member of the Association of Image Consultants International, and a published author. She has more than 15 years experience with business professionals in building their skills, and expertise in business etiquette, global protocol, communications, and leader image. Laura has provided consulting and training programs for many prestigious businesses such as Allina, Bell South, CIBA Vision, Maytag, PacifCare, and the Social Security Administration. Laura has an M.A. in Management and Organizational Sociology, and a B.A. in Sociology, both from the University of Minnesota. http://www.prism-resources.com

Early bird registration by January 12:
Member Price: $30.00
Non-Member Price: $35.00

Registration after January 12:
Member Price: $35.00
Non-Member Price: $40.00

Networking 5:30pm
Dinner 6:15pm
Program 7:00pm

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