Entertaining with Style
While sipping champagne, enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and a Burrata tasting platter as you discover how easy it is to wow your friends with stylish table settings. .
Casual dining suits much of today's lifestyle and buffet dining is often the style of choice but don't be caught out because it is always useful to know the protocols of formal dining and table etiquette when those special occasions arise. Learn how to set an elegant table that "Wows" your friends, and arrange beautiful individual place settings for four, five and extravagant multi-course dinners. As we explain the five main styles of dining, focusing on the US and European styles, you can be confident about your own personal place setting, preventing faux pas like eating your neighbor's bread or drinking their wine! Tips on handling unusual flatware, eating difficult foods and the cleaning and storing your flatware, stemware and linens will help you organize your home. Learning how to selecting wines to compliment your menu, the best shape glasses for red and white wines, and the toasting protocols for all occasions will take your entertaining skills to the next level. Everyone will be clamoring for an invitation to your next party!
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TOPICS COVERED
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Hosting a Meal
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Formal Service, Casual or Buffet Dining
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Setting an Elegant Table
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Planning Your Menu & Choosing Your Wines
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Seating Protocols & Place Cards
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Five Main Dining Styles
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Understanding Your Place Setting
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Eating Difficult & Unusual Foods
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Table Etiquette
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Toasting Protocols
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Storing & Taking care of your China, Flatware, Glasses & Linen.
