Professional Courtesy, LLC

Karen Hickman specializes in Etiquette and Protocol Consulting and is based out of Fort Wayne, IN | TEL: 260-486-7758

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Dining Etiquette for Business & Pleasure

Dining for Business and Pleasure

Regardless, of whether you are being interviewed over a meal or hosting clients, the way you manage yourself at the table has a huge impact on how you are perceived as a professional. In fact, the lack of good table manners, or dining etiquette, can often be the deal breaker for people in business. So, understanding what to do in all dining situations…for business or pleasure, can open lots of doors and will help establish you as a savvy professional. It’s not lunch, it’s good business!

The topics discussed in our dining tutorials are listed below:

  • Business Entertaining vs. Social Entertaining
  • Host/Hostess and Guest Duties
  • Reading the Table
  • Silverware Savvy, Negotiating the Table
  • Silent Service Codes
  • Body Language at the Table
  • Difficult Foods
  • Toasting
  • American and Continental Style of Eating
  • Top Dining Tips

Karen Hickman is an excellent resource for business-related etiquette. I have had the pleasure of listening to Ms. Hickman on several different occasions and end up with several new tips, tricks and hints every time. Her knowledge on the subject matter and ability to connect with the audience make her a can’t-miss presenter.

Joe Wolfcale
Joe Wolfcale
CEO, Fort Wayne Radiology
 

If you are searching for someone who can train your staff to interact with your customers with more authority and in a professional manner, Karen Hickman of Professional Courtesy, is the expert in this field that you need to contact. She is an invigorating speaker whose high energy and passion for excellent customer service is contagious. Her seminar will demonstrate how staff can become more confident while still offering great customer service.

In my position as Human Resources Manager, it is vital that I set the example for practiced customer service within local government. I sat through one of Karen Hickman’s seminars and was recharged as to how to interact positively and professionally with constituents and Allen County employees (even the most difficult and demanding ones…). I highly recommend Karen to anyone looking for extensive knowledge and experience in the world of customer service. She strives for excellence and achieves it!

Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Expert

Allen-County-Govt
Janette Jacquay
Director of Human Resources Allen County Government
 

Company Profile

Founded in 1999, the mission of Professional Courtesy and Karen Hickman is to present programs of the finest quality with the highest degree of professionalism.

The purpose of the seminars and programs is to enable professionals, executives, and individuals to conduct business in diverse cultural arenas with ease.
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Professional Courtesy, LLC
Etiquette/Protocol Consultants
P.O. Box 15353
Fort Wayne IN 46885-5353

Telephone: 260-486-7758
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