Business Dining Workshop at Taj Residency

On the March 14, 2009, 30 final year students of IIM Lucknow gathered at the Taj Residency, Lucknow, for a Business Dining Etiquette workshop, conducted by the Taj Residency trainers.

While the students enjoyed a four-course dinner, they also learned nuances of dining etiquettes. Everything from appropriate seating arrangement, proper way to hold the silver ware, the plate setting, holding a glass and a napkin, to hosting a dinner, raising a toast as well as how to eat special dishes while maintaining an engaging conversation were learnt by the students.

Proper dining etiquette is a lost skill today. Many students are accustomed to fast food and extremely casual dining situations. Like all soft skills which an MBA graduate must possess, knowing proper dining etiquette is important not only before but especially after getting hired.

Stepping in to fill this gap, Industry Interaction Committee (IIC), a student body at IIM L , organized this non-traditional workshop, especially for the benefit of the second year MBA students who will be passing out on the 17^th of March and joining the corporate world.

The workshop saw overwhelming response from the students. The participants felt this workshop helped them understand the intricacies of dining and this will provide them the confidence needed to leave a lasting impression with key clients in the competitive job market.