Event Overview

Social settings are often the arena for business development opportunities, and so the effective business developer knows the importance of using savvy business etiquette and a polished image in front of prospective and existing clients. Don't find yourself feeling uncertain, awkward or embarrassed when entertaining or being entertained by clients! This event incorporates the vital set of universally accepted tools for those special situations where business and personal relationships may be developed or strengthened in a social setting. Learn how the most sophisticated professionals introduce themselves, create small talk, dine with finesse – even address cell phone and pager interruptions – in this fun and informative session!

Who Should Attend this Event:

People who wish to polish their social interaction skills in order to feel more comfortable in any dining, business or social situation.

Event Outcomes

Participants of this event will leave with the ability to:

• Communicate in business/social situations with confidence and poise
• Make an impressive first greeting
• Gracefully begin, hold, and end a conversation
• Use appropriate dining manners throughout a meal
• Order, eat, and handle the check in fine restaurants
• Use technology in ways that don't offend a prospective or existing client in social situations

Event Key Topics

• Entertaining And Being Entertained By Clients
• Small Talk Made Easy
• Finessing the Business Meal
• Successful Dining Skills for Professionals
• Technology Protocol: Cell Phones and Pagers

Event Length: This event runs 1/2 day