{"product_id":"a-dash-of-decorum-julia-esteve-boyd-9781914439049","title":"A Dash of Decorum: 101 Tips To Guide You Through Formal And Informal Dining Events","description":"Have you ever wondered, \u003ci\u003eWhat does this dress code mean\u003c\/i\u003e?.\u003cbr\u003eDid a guest sitting next to you ever take your bread by mistake?\u003cbr\u003eDo you feel apprehensive when trying to introduce people to one another?\u003cbr\u003eWhat are the do's and don'ts of modern table manners?\u003cbr\u003eHave you asked yourself, 'How do I eat that?'.\u003cbr\u003e'What should I do with my hands when I'm not using my utensils?' you may ask yourself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLook no further, Julia Esteve Boyd, International Etiquette Consultant has prepared this step by step guide to answer the questions that she has been asked during the years she has been teaching dining etiquette. This book covers the process of what to expect and how to behave correctly at Western formal and informal dining events, starting from when an invitation is received all the way through the entire dining experience. These 101 bite-sized tips to modern dining etiquette will help you feel confident in any dining situation. Offering great insights into dining expectations in the Western world in social, business, formal and informal settings, it gives you a refreshing look at the world of modern dining etiquette and table manners. It covers business dining, how to handle difficult to eat foods and how manage dining dilemmas when eating in a formal dining situation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJulia draws on her knowledge acquired from two decades of working and teaching in the hospitality industry and experiences from living and travelling around the world. She shares easy to understand tips \u0026amp; tricks to present yourself with ease and finesse at any event. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJulia's approach to dining etiquette is relevant and relatable to modern society while maintaining the important core principles of etiquette. Her guide is packed with practical and useable everyday tips all presented in a fun and enjoyable manner. A refreshing look at how to navigate the dining experience so that you can remain focused on the event itself and those around you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Julia Esteve Boyd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 191443904X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781914439049\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Your Book Your Way Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/05\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.57d","brand":"Julia Esteve Boyd","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44123384283391,"sku":"9781914439049","price":39.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6c3a9ade-8f1d-4c3a-8840-15f0fdbebe8d.jpg?v=1687430581","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-dash-of-decorum-julia-esteve-boyd-9781914439049","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}