California Institute of Etiquette

Fine Dining Etiquette Without the Intimidation

Dine with confidence at business meals, formal events, and special occasions.

Who This Is For

  • Professionals attending business meals
  • Individuals attending formal events
  • Anyone wanting polished table manners

What You'll Learn

  • Formal and informal dining etiquette
  • Place settings and utensil use
  • Hosting and guest behavior
  • Ordering, paying, and alcohol etiquette
  • Business dining and toasting etiquette

How It Works

Delivery

In-person or virtual

Format

Demonstrations and guided practice

Outcomes and Results

Confidence at any dining table

Professional behavior during meals

Reduced dining anxiety

What Participants Say

“Ms. Dosaj gave our first-year associates a comprehensive overview of fine dining etiquette to help better prepare them for experiences where impressions can have a huge impact. Her presentation was informative, full of useful tips, provided a lot of answers to seemingly random questions, and was a good overall education for anyone needing a refresher on table protocol.”

— Program Manager, Wilson Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati (WSGR)

“Shashi is fantastic, I had just started at a new job and was in need of a class that could be a good refresher for me about my self-presentation and dining etiquette. It was a one on one class which was great for me, or you can do a group class. For me it was great because I got serious one on one time to ask questions and learn at my own pace with Shashi. Had a great visual slide show and also takes you to a real restaurant where your skills you learned in the class are put to the test! It was quick and efficient. I fully recommend taking a class with Shashi. Very educational and professional!”

— Madeline, Account Executive, Walnut Creek

“I came across Shashi for hands-on in dining etiquette. She was extraordinarily thoughtful about the presentation and I appreciated that she was willing to adapt her presentation and style to accommodate my specific needs. Shashi was communicative prior to the event, flexible throughout the demonstration and her passion for this topic was clearly evident. I truly believe the take-aways from the session are bound to make a positive impact on my style and approach. I highly recommend Shashi for polishing business/networking or dining etiquettes.”

— Manoj, Senior Engineer, Silicon Valley

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Dine with Confidence?

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