Etiquette

What is Etiquette?
Etiquette relates to a code of behaviour among people within an organisation, group or society

But have you ever wondered how it all began? Who made these rules??
Are they really that important???

Etiquette

As the story goes, Louis XIVs gardener at Versailles was faced with a serious problem he could not stop members of the nobility from trampling about it in delicate areas of the kings garden. He finally attempted to dissuade their unwanted behaviour by posting signs called etiquets which warned them to Keep off the grass.

When this course of action failed, the king himself had to issue an official decree that no one could go beyond the bounds of the signs. Later, the name etiquette evolved and the name was given to a ticket for court functions that included rules regarding where to stand

So what does Etiquette involve?

Knowing/ respecting peoples customs and traditions Observing certain behaviour and actions when in a group of people Observing appropriate manners

Always Remember:

There are various aspects to Social Etiquette.

Our first module will focus on DINING ETIQUETTE

Dining Etiquette

Here are some useful tips for you on: Table setting Seating arrangement

Types of menu

Table setting

A quick glance at the seating arrangement