What's the Little Fork for Again?

We have been looking forward to our next Business Brown Bag workshop here at the Chamber. This is a topic we have yet to tackle - business etiquette. Karen Hickman, Etiquette Protocol Expert and owner of Professional Courtesy, LLC will be presenting "Beyond the Fork: Dining for Business and Pleasure." This event will take place Tuesday, January 19 from Noon to 1 p.m. here at the Chamber. The cost is only $5 for members, and $10 for non-members.

I don't know about you, but I am always wondering which fork I'm supposed to use! I'm looking forward to having those questions answered. Here are some of the topics that will be covered:

• When and where to use Continental style of dining vs. American style.
• Technology at the table.
• The "gender neutral" business meal.
• How to navigate difficult to eat food gracefully.
• Napkin etiquette.
• Host and hostess duties.
• Guest duties.
• Receiving and reception lines.

We would appreciate, though do not require, an RSVP to fwchamber.org or to lvoirol@fwchamber.org. You can pay at the door. Hope to see you there!

P.S. Chamber members will soon begin a complimentary trial of Connect For Lunch - this will be a great way to prepare!