Network, eat for free with alumni: Etiquette Dinner

Network, eat for free with alumni: Etiquette Dinner

All Detroit Mercy students are invited to learn the basics of dining etiquette, social cues, charisma and digital decorum while networking with alumni over a free three-course Italian meal.

The Etiquette Dinner, coordinated by the Student Alumni Leadership Council, is Tuesday, March 15 at La Dolce Vita, 17546 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, from 6-8 p.m.

The networking opportunity is free to the first 50 students who RSVP. Spots are filling up quick!

Detroit Mercy alumni will host each table and a professional etiquette speaker will cover various topics, including:

  • Learning how to make the best first impression with body language cues, professional dress guidelines and charisma.
  • Etiquette surrounding greetings, body language and other social cues that signal executive presence, sincerity and authenticity.
  • Discussion of manners for the modern workplace, including etiquette guiding meetings, invitations, correspondence and other basic business topics.
  • Digital decorum guidelines, especially for email, cell phones and texting.
  • Etiquette surrounding fine dining including seating, speaking to wait staff, ordering food and wine, making a toast and having savvy conversation skills that will be sure to bridge a connection with your guests.
  • Discussion of how professionals can leverage every business interaction to deepen professional connections and get results.

RSVP for Etiquette Dinner.

Graphic for the Etiquette Dinner, presented by the Student Alumni Leadership Council. Text includes Tuesday, March 15, La Dolce Vita, 6-8 p.m.