2008 Woodie Awards
Dinner Etiquette for all Cougars
Mock Dinner promises "no risk" learning experience
Jonathan Thompson
Issue date: 2/12/08 Section: News
On Thursday, Feb. 28, an etiquette dinner aimed to teach the formalisms of business dinners and proper restaurant etiquette will be held for students at the Lake San Marcos Country Club. The event, sponsored by Associated Students Incorporated (ASI), welcomes all Cougars regardless of year or major.
"A communication major could benefit because they will have to communicate with everybody and know how to act properly (at formal business dinners)," said Freshman, Brian Burrows.
The dinner provided consists of a four-course meal equivalent to $35.
"I think any major would benefit from the event. There are a million ways to drive a car but there is a right way. Proper etiquette shows that people of all backgrounds took the time to learn how to be formal. For example, if you go to another country with baggy pants and a t-shirt you might accidentally disrespect someone. The way you eat at home may not be the proper way to carry yourself at a formal dinner. You could make people feel uncomfortable in that setting. There are formalities that you need to know, regardless of your major," said Junior and Nursing Major, Angel Castaneda.
Due to the popularity of the event, interested Cougars are encouraged to reserve their place immediately by visiting the Career Center in Craven Hall 1400. Reservations are $10. (Cancellations are non-refundable after Feb. 15.)
"All majors, including Literature and Writing Studies majors, should know how to act in a formal setting. It is a really good deal and a great opportunity to only pay $10 while getting a country club four-course dinner," said Junior and Literature and Writing Studies Major, Brian Mann.
For more information please visit: http://www.csusm.edu/careers/workshops/etiquette-dinner.html.
"A communication major could benefit because they will have to communicate with everybody and know how to act properly (at formal business dinners)," said Freshman, Brian Burrows.
The dinner provided consists of a four-course meal equivalent to $35.
"I think any major would benefit from the event. There are a million ways to drive a car but there is a right way. Proper etiquette shows that people of all backgrounds took the time to learn how to be formal. For example, if you go to another country with baggy pants and a t-shirt you might accidentally disrespect someone. The way you eat at home may not be the proper way to carry yourself at a formal dinner. You could make people feel uncomfortable in that setting. There are formalities that you need to know, regardless of your major," said Junior and Nursing Major, Angel Castaneda.
Due to the popularity of the event, interested Cougars are encouraged to reserve their place immediately by visiting the Career Center in Craven Hall 1400. Reservations are $10. (Cancellations are non-refundable after Feb. 15.)
"All majors, including Literature and Writing Studies majors, should know how to act in a formal setting. It is a really good deal and a great opportunity to only pay $10 while getting a country club four-course dinner," said Junior and Literature and Writing Studies Major, Brian Mann.
For more information please visit: http://www.csusm.edu/careers/workshops/etiquette-dinner.html.
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