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Holiday Dining Etiquette 2025 ✨How Not to Be "That" Guest
Ep. 36 If you’re heading to a company party or client meal, this episode is your game plan to keep it classy—no awkward moments while dining! Dr. Pamala Brown-Grinion (international etiquette instructor) walks you through the small details that make a big impression—from arrival timing and attire to napkins, utensils, ordering, and alcohol limits.
Read the full blog here
🎄Holiday Etiquette 2025 ✨How Not to Be "That" Guest
Key Takeaways:
🕰️ Arrive (slightly) early without being that person who’s too early
👔 Dress to the level of the event—and always look “meeting ready”
📵 Keep phones, keys, and purses off the table
🧻 Use your napkin and utensils like a pro (and spot which bread plate is yours)
🥗 Order in line with the host and wait to eat until everyone is served
🍷 Enjoy a drink without overdoing it—professionalism first
💬 Navigate small talk, skip hot-button topics, and bow out gracefully
🧾 Tip appropriately and thank the host the right way
Quick Checklist ✅
Arrive 5–10 minutes early • Wear a blazer-level look
• Personal items off the table • Follow the host’s lead when ordering
• Wait for all plates before eating • Pace your drink
• Keep conversation light • Thank the host before you leave
Connect with us!
Instagram: @iampamala
Facebook: Totally You-nique Educational Consultants, LLC
LinkedIn: Dr. Pamala Brown-Grinion
TikTok: @TYECLLC
Website: Totallyyou-nique – Consulting
Chapters
0:00 Intro: Holiday Dining Faux Pas—Do’s & Don’ts
0:48 Welcome to Grace & Grind
2:30 Timing: Too Early vs. Too Late
3:26 Dress Codes for Business Dinners
4:21 No Phones or Purses on the Table
5:26 Elbows & Posture
6:44 Napkin Basics (When, Where, How)
9:02 Ordering: Match the Host
10:44 Don’t Start Before the Table
11:55 Utensil Confidence
12:28 Cutting Techniques
14:01 Bread & Butter Etiquette
16:08 Chewing with Mouth Closed
17:28 No Talking with a Full Mouth
18:56 Alcohol Limits
20:14 Smart Tipping
21:42 Join the Conversation (Graciously)
23:01 Be Kind to Waitstaff
24:38 Excusing Yourself
26:02 Thanking the Host
27:30 Book a 1:1 with Dr. Pamala
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By Dr. Pamala Brown-Grinion
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Ep. 36 If you’re heading to a company party or client meal, this episode is your game plan to keep it classy—no awkward moments while dining! Dr. Pamala Brown-Grinion (international etiquette instructor) walks you through the small details that make a big impression—from arrival timing and attire to napkins, utensils, ordering, and alcohol limits.
Read the full blog here
🎄Holiday Etiquette 2025 ✨How Not to Be "That" Guest
Key Takeaways:
🕰️ Arrive (slightly) early without being that person who’s too early
👔 Dress to the level of the event—and always look “meeting ready”
📵 Keep phones, keys, and purses off the table
🧻 Use your napkin and utensils like a pro (and spot which bread plate is yours)
🥗 Order in line with the host and wait to eat until everyone is served
🍷 Enjoy a drink without overdoing it—professionalism first
💬 Navigate small talk, skip hot-button topics, and bow out gracefully
🧾 Tip appropriately and thank the host the right way
Quick Checklist ✅
Arrive 5–10 minutes early • Wear a blazer-level look
• Personal items off the table • Follow the host’s lead when ordering
• Wait for all plates before eating • Pace your drink
• Keep conversation light • Thank the host before you leave
Connect with us!
Instagram: @iampamala
Facebook: Totally You-nique Educational Consultants, LLC
LinkedIn: Dr. Pamala Brown-Grinion
TikTok: @TYECLLC
Website: Totallyyou-nique – Consulting
Chapters
0:00 Intro: Holiday Dining Faux Pas—Do’s & Don’ts
0:48 Welcome to Grace & Grind
2:30 Timing: Too Early vs. Too Late
3:26 Dress Codes for Business Dinners
4:21 No Phones or Purses on the Table
5:26 Elbows & Posture
6:44 Napkin Basics (When, Where, How)
9:02 Ordering: Match the Host
10:44 Don’t Start Before the Table
11:55 Utensil Confidence
12:28 Cutting Techniques
14:01 Bread & Butter Etiquette
16:08 Chewing with Mouth Closed
17:28 No Talking with a Full Mouth
18:56 Alcohol Limits
20:14 Smart Tipping
21:42 Join the Conversation (Graciously)
23:01 Be Kind to Waitstaff
24:38 Excusing Yourself
26:02 Thanking the Host
27:30 Book a 1:1 with Dr. Pamala
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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