Modern Table Manners.Offline

Private training will be held in the SF Bay Area, California, and tailored to your needs. However, if you don’t have specific requirements, we will follow the agenda outlined below.

1. Proper Posture Etiquette

• Proper Posture Principles
• Leg and Upper Body Positioning
• Hand and Elbow Placement

2. Understanding the Table Layout

• The Table Layout as a Roadmap
• Understanding the Arrangement on the table
• Purpose-Driven Design

3. Napkin Etiquette

• Proper Timing and Placement
• Using the Napkin Correctly
• Maintaining Cleanliness and Poise

4. Ordering Etiquette

• Handling the Menu
• Ordering Considerations
• Placing Your Order

5. Bread Etiquette

• Identifying Your Bread Plate
• Proper Timing for Eating Bread
• The Correct Way to Eat and Butter Bread

6. Wine Etiquette

• Proper Handling of a Wine Glass
• Graceful Sipping and Dining Etiquette
• Navigating Wine Evaluation and Refills:

7. Soup Etiquette

• Proper Soup Handling
• Resting and Finishing Etiquette
• Bread and Soup Coordination

8. Salad Etiquette

• Proper Utensil Use and Handling
• Graceful Eating Practices
• Utensil Placement for Pausing and Finishing

9. The Main Course Etiquette

• Proper Handling of Steak Utensils
• Dining Styles and Cutting Techniques
• Utensil Placement and Finishing Etiquette

10. Dessert Etiquette

• Proper Use of Dessert Utensils
• Techniques for Eating Different Desserts
• Resting and Finishing Utensil Placement

11. Paying and wrapping up the meal

• Determining Who Pays the Bill
• Handling the Bill Seamlessly
• Tipping Practices and Gratitude