Announcing another dining etiquette seminar: The Art of Fine Dining © – a dining etiquette seminar with International Courtesies. This seminar is scheduled for Saturday 4th November, 2023 from 10:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m. and will be held at Ebenezer Garden on the grounds of Seaview Apartments on Grand Anse Beach.

Alice Thomas-Roberts, former senior Foreign Service Officer and Chief of Protocol will provide guidance through a tutored meal on acceptable Western dining etiquette with references to dining dos and don’ts in other cultures. The Facilitator will speak on acceptable etiquette from the moment of arrival at a restaurant or someone’s home, to the time of departure.

The seminar will help those who dine out formally, attend or host business meals, travel for meetings and conferences abroad, or just want to know the dos and don’ts of formal dining, including dining in different cultures.

This seminar, which is always a fun learning experience for attendees will help diners feel comfortable and confident at any special dining out event while observing acceptable etiquette.

Seminar subtopics include: Before you begin to eat, Your personal items, Understanding your place setting,  Holding & using eating & drinking utensils, including chopsticks, Using your napkin,  Serving yourself, Eating bread & spooning soup, Passing condiments & other items,  Toasting and conversations with other diners, Relating to waiters,  The best time for discussing business, Dining dos and don’ts from other cultures.

The cost of this seminar and three course meal is EC $180 per person. Complete your registration by 30th October, and pay  $160. Registration can be done by completing and submitting the contact form below, by sending message to 405 0027 or emailing alice@protocolcaribbean.com.