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			Spring Wine Tasting Event Executive Sommelier Heather Buchman continues her series of private wine tastings. Our first event this year will feature eight wines of merit paired with appetizers. Location: Pikes Peak Brewing Co. Event Date and Time: Wednesday, May 15, 6:30pm Fee:$35 per person includes tax and gratuity Wines of France Guided Tasting Event Executive Sommelier Heather Buchman continues her series of private wine tastings at Margo's on the Alley. This event features the wines of France. Eight wines will be paired with appetizers. Location: Margo's on the Alley Event Date and Time: Thursday, May 23, 6:30pm Fee:$35 per person includes tax and gratuity. Old World versus New World Our series continues on Thursday, June 27 with a comparison of old world versus new world wines. Eight wines will be paired with appetizers. Location: Margo's on the Alley Event Date and Time: Thursday, June 27, 6:30pm Fee:$35 per person includes tax and gratuity. Summer Wine Tasting Thursday, July 25. Check back for our theme for July. Eight wines will be paired with appetizers. Location: Margo's on the Alley Event Date and Time: Thursday, July 25, 6:30pm Fee:$35 per person includes tax and gratuity. Summer Wine Tasting Thursday, August 22. Check back for our theme for August. Eight wines will be paired with appetizers. Location: Margo's on the Alley Event Date and Time: Thursday, August 22, 6:00pm Fee:$35 per person includes tax and gratuity. Fall Wine Tasting Thursday, September 26. Check back for our theme for August. Eight wines will be paired with appetizers. Location: Margo's on the Alley Event Date and Time: Thursday, September 26, 6:00pm Fee:$35 per person includes tax and gratuity.
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			We all know academics are essential to one’s future, but do you also know that similar studies conducted by Harvard University, Stanford Research Institute and the Carnegie Foundation indicate that over 85% of one’s career success is directly connected to one’s social skills.
			Everyday Etiquette Basics An overview of a variety of basic everyday etiquette principles including:
			The importance of first impressions and proper handshakes to face-to-face interaction and good body language Conversation skills, polite introductions, how to handle mistakes, and using tact Party do's and don't's (how to get invited back), and thank you notes Proper dining skills including a variety of service scenarios (including the proper way to eat soup as well as which fork to use and which bread plate is yours) Making the most of a toast and other urban pleasantries Two hour workshop fee: $35 Call for class dates
			Basic Business Etiquette An overview of a variety of basic business etiquette principles including:
			Business etiquette overview Basic business dress Written and electronic communication Office politics Meeting and presentation etiquette Social sensitivity Two hour workshop fee: $35 Call for class dates
			Successful Business Entertaining How well you handle yourself at the dinner table, a party, a golf course or a tennis court says much about who you are
			Restaurant entertaining Wine and toasting etiquette Entertaining at private clubs, sporting events and the theater Cocktail parties and receptions Home entertaining Entertaining international visitors Two hour workshop fee: $35 Call for class dates
			Backpack to Briefcase Everything you need to know to make a great impression at your first real job
			What to expect What to wear How life is different Avoiding the common pitfalls Navigating your new environment successfully Introduction to business travel Two hour workshop fee: $35 Call for class dates
			Formal Dining Etiquette Featuring a four-course meal, with wine, the evening's topics include:
			Navigating different food service styles: tray-passed hors d’hoeurves, buffet service and formal dining Properly setting the table Using the right fork (and spoon) at the right time and in the right way At the table: proper dining (and eating) skills, breaking bread, soup and salad rules, follow the leader skills Dining out skills: when you’re a guest, in a restaurant Making the most of a toast Two hour workshop fee: $85 Call for class dates
			What to Wear and When Research shows that 55% of the first impression is based on appearance
			Business dress considerations Research findings related to business dress Business professional attire Business casual attire Dress for special events and occasions Wardrobe building Two hour workshop fee: $35
			Interview Skills 79% of applicants do not get the job due to lack of proper social skills
			Interview preparation and resumes Interview attire Research for the interview Participating in the interview including when to arrive, what to do (and not do) while you're waiting In the interview skills Terminating the interview and follow-up activities Beyond the interview social skills Two hour workshop fee: $35
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