The Business Dining Etiquette was probably the most interesting event I have been to since the beginning of the semester. I presumed at first the event was just going to be informative and dull, like every other workshop in the multipurpose room. But once I stepped in, I saw round tables set up and food on the side, I realized Baruch has finally learned to offer students the environment we need to learn=D. I got some food and sat down at a table with Han, Sean, Johnathon, Weiyao, and a random kid. I listened closely to the speaker  from Kentucky while I ate. She taught us the etiquette of business dining- the rules of how we should act and eat in business occasions. Some of the common rules include napkin on laps, no nose blowing, no sneezing, shut phone off, etc. If necessary, take everything outside. More importantly, don’t take a drink and plate at the same time in a buffet, because there are chances of running into  ex girlfriends and impulse for hugs. Another essential principles are never order the most expensive item on the menu, never consume large amount of food, focus on the conversation, because it’s all about the conversation, never about the food.

The Dining Etiquette Luncheon was informative and chill, I learned the effective business meal tactics, some dining do’s and don’ts, etc. I am glad I went.

PS. I ran into two Johnathon during the event and I talked to them both, later i realized it was his  twin.