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The Art of Fine Dining

October - November 2010

Not too long ago, most family-style Chinese restaurants in america were considered “greasy Chop-sticks” by american diners, who relished in servings of “chop suey” laced with MSg. as the american public enjoyed the Chinese cookery, they were not always thrilled with the ambiance at Chinese eateries; hence the birth of “Chinese takeout.” As a strong…

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Playing the Role: Party Attire

August - September 2010

PARTY ATTIRE IS A COSTUME that serves the purpose of an immediate introduction to your character in a social gathering. What you wear speaks volumes at first sight – so let your image work for you (as opposed to against you). Psychological studies illustrate numerous scenarios that prove the manner in which we dress can…

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Why Etiquette?

June - July 2010

“I felt so awkward wearIng a paIr of leather shoes at a party.” “I was embarrassed when I couldn’t even tIe my own necktIe on a date.” “I don’t know how to BegIn wIth my dInner at a fIne dInIng restaurant.” “I was so uncomfortaBle mInglIng socIally among my peers.” These are some of the…

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