My friend just told me about a dinner party she and her husband threw last weekend. The invitation gave the start time as 7pm, with dinner served at 8pm. Most of the guests showed up from 7 on, … [Read more...]
Being Considerate to Vegetarians
A friend of mine is vegetarian and recently shared a story about a business dinner she once attended. A long-time client offered to take her team out to celebrate a new project. The client suggested a … [Read more...]
When Restaurants Don’t Look Out For Their Customers
Recently I met a friend for brunch at a local restaurant. We decided to sit and enjoy our coffees for a moment before ordering. When the waitress came over to take our order, she abruptly cut us off, … [Read more...]
Be a Good Dinner Companion
About a year ago I had a dinner meeting with a woman who was interested in doing business together. She didn’t know Atlanta well, so she asked me to pick a restaurant and make the reservation. I chose … [Read more...]
Finger Foods: Practicing Proper Dining Etiquette
A friend of mine emailed me to express her shock at the poor table manners she’s been noticing at various work functions lately. “We’ve seen several people in the past few months use their fingers to … [Read more...]