The word ETIQUETTE originated in France with Louis XIV’s reign. His gardener noticed that visitors to Versailles were walking through the gardens and destroying the beautiful landscaping at the palace. The gardener took it upon himself to make ‘etiquets’, or signs, to ward the aristocrats off the grass. The signs evolved into tickets issued to the visiting guests with more instructions on expectations from the King of Versailles. Some of these instructions included where each guest was expected to stand and what was to be done while visiting the palace.
Etiquette still holds the original meaning of “keep off the grass”. However, it has evolved into being the umbrella for protocol of proper manners.
Today there are hundreds of books and articles full of DOs and DON’Ts at the table and in public settings. It can become very confusing to one researching the rules, and oftentimes the information contradicts itself. The CSC has found it is much simpler if a student will research 2 or 3 top information guides and stick with only those few groups. Emily Post is the primary source of information used in the CSC. Ms. Post and her family’s empire have maintained the standards of etiquette since 1946 and is an excellent social barometer for all areas of etiquette.
The Business Etiquette orientation and workshop offer instruction regarding a business meal in the following areas:
• Preparation
• Communication
• Table manners
• Follow up
The students will attend 2 sessions. The first will discuss material leading up to the meal. They will learn about proper dress, researching the company, and arriving at the restaurant. The second portion of the workshop will provide instruction with informal place settings and formal place settings. The students will learn how to conduct themselves at the dinner table and how to use the proper etiquette involving each tool placed before them. Each student will have the opportunity to earn CEU’s by attending the workshop.
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