I attended the DeSales University Etiquette dinner for one of my networking events. I enjoyed it and would like to give a summary of the event, tell why it was of value, and a few recommendations that I would like to see for next year. The Etiquette dinner was more entertaining than I thought it would be. I expected to sit with a bunch of people who I would have nothing in common with and we would be eating in silence. This is part of the reason I had Nick come with me and made sure we sat together. But I was surprised when I was surrounded by other exercise science majors who I had already been acquainted with before the event. What really topped it off was having dr. kudrna as our table host. I knew our table was not going to be a quiet dinner. Dr. Kudrna kept the table very …show more content…
During the presentation I learned a lot about table etiquette. Learning that more interviews are being conducted over dinner was surprising to me, as well as the way the spoon is supposed to be dipped in the soup. During the dinner we practiced proper etiquette of passing thing correctly and I practiced proper spoon, knife, and fork use. We used the European use of the knife and fork. We also were told by the waiter that the flowers were edible. We weren’t sure if this was true but we all ate the flowers anyway and no one died. That was actually the first time I ate a flower. Conversation consisting of us talking about our goals and people giving input and ideas to help further them. I actually learned a lot about exercise science careers from my peers and Dr. Kudrna. Dr. Kudrna also gave me a recommendation of a place to do one of my internships once she heard that one of
I introduced myself. I learned that the facilitator for the night is actually a member, a 30-year sober member. I was asked to enjoy refreshments and was greeted cordially by present members. The meeting was held in a church reception hall and the room was set up with 3 tables parallel from each other. I participated in this group as an observer, although, I did introduce myself at the beginning. The issue of this group was alcoholism and how to stay sober. The purpose of the group is to be a support system for those who are struggling with sobriety and those who have been successful in sobriety. The group focuses its healing around the 12-steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. This support group is open and provides no limit to the attendee
This helped so much because the students were able to concentrate and listen when the evaluations were of benefit to them especially if it could count on their grades learnt that presentations are so important because you get to learn so many things as you present from your fellow peers.
At large parties, you may introduce yourself. When dining, you should not sit until you are told where to sit and you should not eat until the hostess starts. It is polite to keep both of your hands visible while eating and to leave some food on your plate when finished. Only men are permitted to give toast.... ... middle of paper ...
The table is set and the aroma of herbed chicken, buttered cheddar rolls and sweet corn risotto fills the air. This dinner party is going to be one to be remembered! I have chosen to invite three very special people to dine with my Husband and I. They each have been chosen for a very specific reason. The people I chose are; Abraham Lincoln, Mary of Bethany, and Truly Wright. The evening will be one of enlightening and enjoyment as we get to learn and converse with these amazing individuals.
However, I did notice that there were a few faults in the presentation, one being a fault that I personally consider may have negatively impacted our presentation. It seems to me that I was not able to deliver the presentation to the best of my ability as I had let my nerves get the best of me when talking to the staff. The reason for this was that I was not comfortable with taking on the speaking role that I was given and that there were last minute changes made to my slides right before presenting. Bruner, (1996) stated that the learning process for staff relies on the “meaningful dialogue” that is presented by the presenters. In this case, I think that my speech was not strong enough to grab the audience’s attention, thus not being able to portray my message about what an Ofsted inspection is and what the results from an Ofsted inspection mean. Nevertheless, although I was not able to present to the quality that I had wished, the feedback received was reassuring that I had not done terribly bad. I was able to see myself grow as a presenter as I noticed that my
Understanding and examining what others have said about topics that have not normally been talked about has sparked an interesting conversation. I have been able to gain insight on issues from two different perspectives giving me a better understanding on how people are affected by the topics I have chosen as my focus.In this semesters Gender Studies class discussion about virginity, femininity, and body image stood out the most because it influences everyday life. Getting the opportunity to ask to close friends what they felt about these topics was fascinating.
Before my years at NDSU began, the Table existed. It is a place to hang out on campus and kill some time that would be better spent otherwise. It is a place where friends through various places and all walks of life come together in a long-since staked out territory to have discussions that vary from normal, to just plain bizarre and others that often border the taboo. If people are between classes and have free time that they aren’t spending studying, they are at the Table. It is our rendez vous point. It becomes a place for us to not worry, to kick back and relax and leave behind the usual version of what people call reality.
I attended the URI Professional Development Week Etiquette Dinner on Thursday, November 17th. During this event, we were served a four-course meal, while a speaker spoke to us about the rules of etiquette in a business setting. The speaker was Dean Libutti, the vice provost of the university. The program for the etiquette dinner was one that he has presented many times.
You might have to hold a business gathering at your home, welcome important personalities or important celebrations. Therefore, a good knowledge of this setting is important to know. And not only setting a table, you will also know what you have to use or where each utensil might be place when you get to attend a formal dinner. Throughout my high school summer holidays, I learned how to
They were all so nice and welcoming. I was overwhelmed. I came to the table the next day, and until the day I graduated from the school. I did not know how but it
The screeching sound of the utensils was scraping against the plate and the sound of the food in her mouth going squish, squish made me want to walk out of the restaurant. I didn’t allow my temper to get the best of me so I retained myself in my seat and sat there patiently for her to finish. Her name is Christine Amoco and she is my best friend. She’s tall, slender, pretty and has brunette hair. Although she is my best friend she irritates me with her poor table manners. Every time we go out to a restaurant we would be the center of attention. I don’t mean this in a positive way. Christine would open her mouth while chewing her food, bang plates and glasses around and next thing you know it we would have a crowd of people turning around to see what was all the commotion.
The class helped me learn how to overcome fear of public speaking which was brought about by anxiety and fear which was mainly contributed by lack of exposure. During this class I learned many ways of overcoming this menace, the class groups that served as the audience helped in practicing and getting over the anxiety and fear I also got positive critic...
I confidently walked into the room to find that my friends were sitting in the front row and the room coordinator was the current state council president. She also held the title of the first place meats judging competitor in the state 4-H contest the past year. As I mentioned earlier, my speech was about my passion for meats judging and here I was delivering it in front of the state champion. Other than the fact that my legs were shaking the whole time, my speech went extremely
I gave the kids activities, provided the children with crayons and blank papers to look at the list of food and draw a picture of the healthy foods choices. The class was provided a copy of my power point presentation and resources. I needed the class, adults as well as children, to have a copy of the presentation so they can follow along. Overall this was a great experience for me, even though I must admit that I was a little nervous because teaching in public is not really my area of expertise, but it was a great experience and this experience will really help me moving forward. I will be able to get involved in presentations and public speaking both at work and in the
Through evaluating my classmates. I have been able to improve on my speaking skills. Evaluating others enabled me point out common mistakes made during public speaking and through teaching them on how to avoid such mistakes has made me learn how to avoid them too. On similar lines, evaluating others has enabled me add to the existing body of knowledge new vocabularies which is very important to my public speaking skills.