Arvada Chamber of Commerce

  • Home
  • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 Resource Overview >
      • Business Toolkit
      • Arvada Dining Guide
      • Webinar Series
      • Creative Commerce
      • Arvada Gift Card Hub
      • Shop Local Deals
      • Virtual Experiences
      • Workforce Toolkit
      • Chow For Champions
    • COVID-19 Business Guide
    • Safe and Open
    • PPE Supplies
    • Arvada Resiliency Taskforce
  • Members Only
    • Member Portal (Login)
    • Business IQ
    • Member Spotlight
    • Groups >
      • Arvada Young Professionals
      • Inspiring Women
      • Networking Groups
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Ribbon Cutting
  • Membership
    • Why Join?
    • Membership Levels
    • #ArvadaStrong
    • Testimonials
    • Join the Chamber
  • The Chamber
    • About Us
    • Chamber Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • History
  • Our Priorities
    • Workforce
    • Advocacy
    • Leadership >
      • Leadership Bootcamp
      • Business Bootcamp
    • Healthcare
    • Telling Your Story
    • Networking
    • Resiliency
  • Events
    • Chamber Events
  • Resources
    • Blog
    • Publications
    • #ShopLocal Deals
    • Arvada Career Hub
    • Arvada City Council
    • Arvada Visitors Center
  • Directory
  • Toggle Mobile Menu
  • Toggle Search
  • RSS

JCBEA Corner: Business Meal Etiquette by Jefferson County Business Education Alliance

April 10, 2017 by Molly Kust Leave a Comment


Learning basic business etiquette is one of the key components that will let teenagers begin to excel in the workplace. The Jefferson County Business Education Alliance (JCBEA) spends time on this important factor during our Career Readiness Workshops that are offered at no cost to teens throughout Jeffco.

Often parents will ask us if they can participate in the workshops. The answer is no, but we have agreed to partner with our local chambers of commerce to provide bits of our curriculum each month to our business community. This month we cover business meals:

 

Dining skills

  • Host chooses the restaurant
  • Host arrives first
  • Wait for guest to arrive
  • Host seats clients/guests first
  • Person of honor seated to host’s right
  • Host sits down last
  • Business jackets stay on and buttoned
  • Stand when introduced
  • Person of honor orders first
  • Do not order alcohol unless the host does
  • Wait for host to place their napkin on their lap
  • Small groups- wait to eat until host begins
  • Large groups- wait until all have been served the first course
  • Is it your bread plate? The “b” & “d” trick – form a “b” and a “d” with your thumb and forefinger. This will remind you that your “b”read plate is to your left and your “d”rink is to your right.
  • Place butter from the serving dish on your plate, not directly on the bread
  • Use a teaspoon to put a small amount of olive oil on your   Don’t dunk in the communal oil plate
  • Pass food counterclockwise (although it may be “counterintuitive.”
  • If the bread basket is in front of you, pass it, and wait to take a piece until it comes back to you.

Handling the check

  • The person hosting the meal, generally pays for the meal

To learn more about the Jefferson County Business Education Alliance, visit www.jcbea.org

Related Posts

  • Arvada’s banner year in 2015 for Residential Real Estate by Matthew Cobb, Cobb Home TeamArvada’s banner year in 2015 for Residential Real Estate by Matthew Cobb, Cobb Home Team
  • 4 Hiring Tips From the Arvada Works Q2 Summit4 Hiring Tips From the Arvada Works Q2 Summit
  • Arvada Chamber of Commerce Now Accepting  Nominations For The 2020 Man and Woman of the YearArvada Chamber of Commerce Now Accepting Nominations For The 2020 Man and Woman of the Year
  • Arvada Chamber’s Inaugural Business Summit Offers Professional Growth, Valuable ConnectionsArvada Chamber’s Inaugural Business Summit Offers Professional Growth, Valuable Connections
  • Member Spotlight: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church CandelasMember Spotlight: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Candelas
  • The Psychology of Marketing: How to Ethically Persuade Someone to Buy From You by Mike Saunders, Marketing HuddleThe Psychology of Marketing: How to Ethically Persuade Someone to Buy From You by Mike Saunders, Marketing Huddle
  • How to Protect Yourself and Your Partners: The Value of a Properly Funded Buy-Sell Agreement by Andrew Ekberg, Northwestern MutualHow to Protect Yourself and Your Partners: The Value of a Properly Funded Buy-Sell Agreement by Andrew Ekberg, Northwestern Mutual
  • How a Disaster Recovery Non-Profit Responded to COVID, by Lisa Smith, Team RubiconHow a Disaster Recovery Non-Profit Responded to COVID, by Lisa Smith, Team Rubicon
  • Be A Tech Star – Virtually Plan, Collaborate, and Meet Like an ExpertBe A Tech Star – Virtually Plan, Collaborate, and Meet Like an Expert
  • Benefits of a Jefferson County Public Library Card by Kelsey Ashton, Business LiaisonBenefits of a Jefferson County Public Library Card by Kelsey Ashton, Business Liaison

Filed Under: Member Post

Blog Post Categories

  • Advocacy (1)
  • Arvada Works (9)
  • AYPMOTM (9)
  • BizSummit (5)
  • Chamber Best Practices (6)
  • Chamber Update (22)
  • COVID-19 (35)
  • Events (27)
  • Government Affairs (27)
  • Health and Wellness (4)
  • Healthcare (4)
  • Human Resources (3)
  • Innovation (2)
  • Leadership (5)
  • Marketing and Communications (4)
  • Member Post (54)
  • Member Spotlight (16)
  • Networking (1)
  • News Release (4)
  • Non Profits (3)
  • Personal Finance (24)
  • Personal Health (18)
  • Ribbon Cutting (4)
  • Shop Local (1)
  • Talent Development (4)
  • Technology (1)
  • Uncategorized (3)
  • Volunteering (3)
  • What's Important Now (2)

Recent Posts

Odyssey Beerwerks and Arvada Author Embark on “Mind Hike” Collaboration

January 15, 2021 By Ryan Hecht

Community Impact Forum: COVID-19 Response and Recovery

January 15, 2021 By Ryan Hecht

What’s Important Now Podcast: Larry Barker, Arvada Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board

January 14, 2021 By Ryan Hecht

arvadachamber_partner
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
By appointment only

Arvada Chamber of Commerce
7305 Grandview Ave.
Arvada, CO 80002

Contact
(303) 424-0313 (tel)

Like & Follow Our Updates

Recent Posts

Odyssey Beerwerks and Arvada Author Embark on “Mind Hike” Collaboration

Community Impact Forum: COVID-19 Response and Recovery

What’s Important Now Podcast: Larry Barker, Arvada Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board

Featured Links

  • COVID-19 Resource Overview
  • Member Portal
  • Business IQ
  • Our Priorities
  • Blog
  • To Your Chamber Team

    Featured Sponsors

    PBSWM-225-sq-compressor
    sooperpms-225-sq-compressor
    COA_225_sq-compressor
    CES_225px_square-compressor
    ApexPRDLogo-225-sq-compressor
    AEDA-225-sq-compressor

    View our Privacy Policy