(ThyBlackMan.com) So You Are on the come up! All of that education or hard work in the trenches has paid off.
And now “Its about that time.” …you are clenching your success.
You have a major dinner with a large corporate company to sell your concept to, it simply does not get any better. However, you cannot help but feel a little intimidated; they want you to share your concept to the big-wigs over dinner. You don’t know the first thing about proper dining. Here is your Quick Ten Guide!
- Make sure that you keep your phone and wallet in your pocket and quiet. Not only do you NOT want to be distracted, you also want them to know that THEY are the most important thing to you at this moment!
- Do not eat before others, no matter how tempting it may
be. If you are at a large dining event of more than 8 you may eat when your food arrives or after the appropriate blessing. But still make sure that this adheres to the culture of the group.
- Keep the napkin on your lap.
- Remember BMW Bread(on the left), Meal(in the middle), Wine(on the right), this will stop you from scoring somebody else’s bread plate or glass. But remember that if they cop yours, do NOT make a stink about it. Just ask for another glass.
- When somebody asks for salt or pepper, always pass both and always pass them counter clockwise…cream and sugar have the same rule.
- If you don’t like the food, remember that is the opinion of your personal palate-and you want to be associated with happiness and as a positive person! Besides you are here for business, not as a food critic.
- As a basic rule use flatware from the outside in!
- Do not dip the bread into the soup. And do not coat the bread with butter.
- If you need to use the restroom, just say, “Excuse me.” It is understood.
- No matter how delicious the food looks or how hungry you get, never ask for a doggie bag. Even if you are the one paying for the meal.
There are lots more rules, but don’t forget to do as your Mother said and keep your elbows off of the table. Tune into one of my Video Courses for more vast explanations and to become an expert in fine dining!…especially if you are going to remain on the come up!
Staff Writer; Sharelle D. Lowery
Her Team at Classy, BlackGirl takes the Urban Business and Upgrades It!..so that YOU can do business equally in the playing field! Contact them at 510-414-2369 Direct or online at http://www.ClassyBlackGirl.com
