Essentials of Social Etiquette 2022

Saturday, April 30, 2022

Participants were served a 3 course meals during which instruction was given on why a polite society is best, using words to be polite, etiquette through speech:

Introduction to Etiquette (Why & History)

Meet and Greet Essentials

Please, Thank you and You’re Welcome (Pleasantries)

In this module, participants were guided through the process of identifying and understanding the different silverware, glassware and china they can expect to encounter during a fine dining experience. They learned when to use these items throughout the course of a meal:

Use of Napkins

Sitting Politely

Passing Food

Use of Utensils

American Style Dining

Continental Style Dining

Casual Dining

Formal Dining

Eating at School

Eating at Home

These two hour learning session were provided by the Love Plainfield project in cooperation with the members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. , Zeta Nu Lambda Chapter.