Formal situations are a perfect opportunity to demonstrate one’s knowledge, experience and status. However, mistakes are easily made by those uneducated in the expected standards of behaviour. Poor etiquette prevents many people from achieving social success.
The proper way to enter a function is with the lady's right arm linked through the gentleman's left arm. Do not loiter. This only informs others that you rarely attend such events. The gentleman should help his lady be seated, a manoeuvre you may wish to practice. Treat servicemen impersonally: "Thank you," "No, thank you," or "If you please" in low tones will suffice. When drinking look into your glass rather than allowing your eyes to wander. Eat slowly, quietly and daintily.
Remember, your actions at the table are essential to how others perceive you.
Camera: Kelly Chen
'Fine Diners': Mark Bonnington, Shani Dickins, Joshua Graves, Emma Langdon, Lucy Lynch.
[This film is part of the piece I am choreographing for Unitec's Choreofest 8-11 September (shameless plug - $5 for students, BARGAAAAIN).]
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