tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060766337249823419.post1916261456241580357..comments2024-03-27T05:15:21.940-04:00Comments on Barbara Pachter's Blog: Pachter's Pointers: Be A Guest: Dinner In Three Acts Barbara Pachterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16690389214231484368noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060766337249823419.post-51289129661770627182012-09-06T11:02:09.588-04:002012-09-06T11:02:09.588-04:00From A Reader:
Excellent piece, Barbara. Emphasizi...From A Reader:<br />Excellent piece, Barbara. Emphasizing the team aspect of performing in a play is a lovely visual. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060766337249823419.post-42977704055628547762012-09-06T11:00:43.383-04:002012-09-06T11:00:43.383-04:00From A Reader:
Also, he needs to be sure that he i...From A Reader:<br />Also, he needs to be sure that he is well dressed & practices his best manners & etiquette. THINKING is wise advice. He needs to listen & be careful what he says & how he says it. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060766337249823419.post-80542789986394251972012-09-05T11:53:58.090-04:002012-09-05T11:53:58.090-04:00From A Reader:
What's key here is that the you...From A Reader:<br />What's key here is that the young man is essential there to assist the host wow the clients. Therefore, being given that duty he can be less self-conscious about introducing himself around. His bosses want him to cultivate a relationship with potential clients. He needs to focus on the task at hand and help to wine and dine the guests. Best advice: he shouldn't drink if he's nervous.<br /><br />The young man should ask questions and listen to the answers. What are these potential clients looking for? Is it a good fit? What do they think about such-and-such? <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060766337249823419.post-73592008593444146092012-09-05T11:48:38.033-04:002012-09-05T11:48:38.033-04:00From A Reader:
Well done Barbara. Allow the boss t...From A Reader:<br />Well done Barbara. Allow the boss to do most of the talking and only speak when asked to. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060766337249823419.post-989122191670251592012-09-05T11:24:36.722-04:002012-09-05T11:24:36.722-04:00From A Reader:
Very clever, Barbara, and great tip...From A Reader:<br />Very clever, Barbara, and great tips as usual! <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060766337249823419.post-3889487417257927712012-09-05T11:23:56.469-04:002012-09-05T11:23:56.469-04:00From A Reader:
What a great way to think about it!...From A Reader:<br />What a great way to think about it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060766337249823419.post-36633968726648740682012-09-05T11:23:05.797-04:002012-09-05T11:23:05.797-04:00From A Reader:
I have also compared a business din...From A Reader:<br />I have also compared a business dinner -- or any formal dinner -- to a team sport, with the sponsor of the dinner/event as the team coach, the table hosts as the team captains, and the guests, diners, chef, sommelier and waitstaff as the team members. In order to have a winning result all the team members must work together, with the sponsor producing the playbook and the table hosts leading their tables accordingly. I've used this approach when addressing college audiences at etiquette dinners, and arrange in advance for the chef, sommelier (if there is one) and waitstaff come out for a bow to enthusiastic applause. This theme works well for students who will be interviewing for internships or getting ready to graduate and job hunt, as employers have listed "teamwork" as one of the top five qualities they are looking for in a candidate. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060766337249823419.post-85935752876698437252012-09-05T11:21:07.571-04:002012-09-05T11:21:07.571-04:00From A Reader:
I really enjoyed your article. It...From A Reader: <br /> I really enjoyed your article. It was an extremely creative way to describe how to handle oneself throughout a business meal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com