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Austin Business Professionals Series: Modern Dining Etiquette & Manners

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Jan 25

Austin Business Professionals Series: Modern Dining Etiquette & Manners

By Sharon Schweitzer

When and where

Date and time

Wed, January 25, 2017, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM CST

Location

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 107 W 6th Street Brazos Private Room Austin, TX 78701

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Description

How do we navigate business dining in a digital age?

World Affairs Council of Austin and Sharon Schweitzer announce the Austin Business Professionals Series Inaugural Event: Business Dining Etiquette & Modern Table Manners.

Modern dining manners are important in today's corporate and social environments. Research reveals 49% of CFOs report their most successful meetings occur out of the office, at restaurants. For employers, an applicant's table manners may "make or break" a hiring decision.

Here to explain the ins and outs of modern dining manners is Sharon Schweitzer, author, cross-cultural trainer, international etiquette expert, and 2016 Greater Austin Business Award Winner.

3-course Etiquette Dinner Tutorial:

  • Modern Guest & Host Duties
  • Navigating the Place Setting
  • Silverware & Napkin Savvy
  • Silent Service Codes & Nonverbal Cues
  • Eating Various Foods & Menu Pronunciations
  • Tipping & Rideshare Etiquette

Networking Etiquette Tips:

  • Conversation Starters
  • How to Avoid (Engage) in Political Conversation
  • Closing Conversations


About World Affairs Council of Austin:

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For almost a century, World Affairs Councils have spearheaded a nationwide non-partisan, non-profit grassroots movement to foster understanding and citizen engagement in international affairs and as well as involving interested citizens in an exchange of ideas, knowledge and understanding of global issues. Each year, half a million Americans directly benefit from world affairs councils’ programming and events.

WAC Austin exists to serve Austinites of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in the world at large. Our mission is to provide those individuals with top-quality programming and events and create conduits for interaction with international experts and decision-makers.

WAC is a 501 (3) c non-profit organization.


About Sharon Schweitzer:

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Sharon Schweitzer, J.D., is an award-winning entrepreneur, cross-cultural trainer, modern manners & international etiquette expert and the founder of Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide. She is accredited in intercultural management, is the resident etiquette expert for CBS Austin’s We Are Austin, regularly quoted by BBC Capital, Investor’s Business Daily, Fortune, and other media. She is the international award-winning author of the best-selling book Access to Asia: Your Multicultural Business Guide, named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2015, and recipient of the British Airways International Trade, Investment & Expansion Award at the 2016 Greater Austin Business Awards.


FAQ

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Valet Parking begins at 5:30 p.m., or find nearby street or garage parking.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

Videotaping is not permitted.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please contact the World Affairs Council, Sharon Schweitzer via info@protocolww.com, or Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse at 512-477-7884.

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  • United States Events
  • Texas Events
  • Things to do in Austin, TX
  • Austin Classes
  • Austin Business Classes
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