Dining Etiquette: Where Etiquette Meets History - Traditions, Manners and Modern Insight

Course Overview: 
Join us for a unique opportunity to enhance your etiquette knowledge and have your questions answered.  Author, teacher and etiquette historian, Maura J. Graber will be joining Elizabeth Soós of Auersmont Etiquette for an online seminar in which they plan to enlighten, educate and entertain with the true reasons our dining etiquette rules exist, the history of the rules and the backstories behind them. 

Course Contents: 
​This 2 hour course is designed for individuals of all backgrounds and professions, especially those in the field of etiquette! Attendees to this online seminar will discover how increasing one’s knowledge of etiquette can assist in making one more prosperous in business and social endeavours. We live in a world of many “Whys.” Why not join in the discussion?

Questions Which Need Answers:
Please submit any questions you have about dining etiquette, as the course will be tailored to address them. All questions must be submitted by April 15, 2025, via this link: Google Forms: https://forms.gle/DXbMfA3LFvsc...
Here are two examples of questions: 

• What practical reasons lie behind the specific materials used for caviar utensils? When did handles appear on cups? Some etiquette experts say from 1800's.
• What practical reasons lie behind the specific materials used in utensils for serving or spreading one’s caviar? 
• When did handles appear on tea, chocolate or coffee cups? Some etiquette professionals say handles were not placed on cups before the early 1800's, but others say this is wrong.
• Why is it best to keep one’s elbows off of the table? Was this ever an actual etiquette rule? Why was it taught?
• If I have utensils above the plate for dessert, does it matter which utensil is placed above or below the other utensil? I read the spoon needs to go above the fork. Is this true?

Course Curriculum:
Introduction 'Where Etiquette Meets History'
Module 01: Understanding the Differences Between Etiquette & Manners 
Module 02: Popular Etiquette Myths and Troubling Trends 
Module 03: Understanding Table Ware 
Module 04: Navigation of a Multi Course Meal, the Place Setting & Utensils 
Conclusion: Concluding Remarks and Question Period with Participants

We extend a formal invitation to participate in our online group course, designed to enhance your dining etiquette proficiency.  This program offers a structured learning environment to cultivate essential dining skills in various dining settings > Join us today!

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