Manners give an advantage in life and will help you become a person of distinction. In today's fast-paced, dynamic, global society, now more than ever, there is a need for an awareness of what is socially acceptable. Understanding proper etiquette: • Develops the universally acceptable standards for good character and • Becomes an expression of who you are. Join our group if you wish to understand the principles of social etiquette as well as develop confidence and a lifetime of successful relationships with others. Etiquette affects almost every aspect of dining. Dining etiquette rules apply before you ever take your seat and continue after you excuse yourself from the table. Dining etiquette is based on courtesy, comfort, and common sense, providing a tool to help us interact with each other. Dining etiquette and table manners might be more important to your career success then you think. Proper table manners are associated with professionalism. Bad table manners are associated with a lack of professionalism. Ever wondered: - how to hold your knife, fork and spoon? - What to do with your napkin? - how to handle bread properly at the table? - Which beverage is yours? We'll be presenting various topics at each meetup to enlighten you on the social everyday & dining etiquette. We will also have formal dining sessions at various restaurants around to experience what we learned.