Making a lasting contribution
Enhancing Dining Etiquette for the World of Work For the second consecutive year, participants in the Career Development Workshop were treated to a dining experience, designed to enhance their level of comfort and skill in workplace dining situations. This element was added in response to feedback from employers which indicated that many young employees experience difficulty or lack of confidence participating in lunch or dinner meetings.
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The Dining Etiquette experience covered the following: • Knowing what not to do at the dining table • Eating utensils and their proper function and placement • The differences between American and Continental (European) dining styles • Reading the place setting to determine what comes next and what to expect • How to do a Toast Mrs Hinkson spent time at each table interacting with the students. She noted that the participants were very receptive and eager to learn, though initially some were timid and unsure. The most outstanding male for the session was Zyte Bodley and the most outstanding female was Amber Hoyte.
All participants were invited to dinner at the Island Inn Hotel on May 28, 2022, where they were taught the fundamentals of dining by the Campus’ Protocol Officer, Mrs Jennifer Hinkson. Twenty-two participants attended since a few persons had already returned to their home countries, or had participated in the workshop remotely from overseas.
Students participating in a dining etiquette session
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES CAVE HILL CAMPUS ANNUAL REPORT TO COUNCIL 2021/2022
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