Western Dining Etiquette Workshop
"If you can dominate at a London dinner, you can dominate the world." – Oscar Wilde
📍 Private Room at Pearl East Restaurant, Manhasset
📅 December 9th at 7:30 PM ⏱ Duration: 2.5 hours 👥 Limited to 12 participants Cost $165
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Why This Workshop Matters
Dining is never just about food — it's about presence, confidence, and connection.
  • Unsure which fork or glass to use?
  • Nervous about hosting clients, joining formal dinners, or attending events?
  • Want to enjoy the company without worrying about small mistakes?
This workshop transforms uncertainty into elegance, mastery, and ease.
Whether you're a professional preparing for business dinners, a couple seeking a refined evening out, a cultural explorer curious about traditions, or simply someone who values confidence at the table — this masterclass is for you.
What You Will Achieve
By the end of the evening, you'll:
Feel confident in any Western dining setting.
Project refinement and ease at professional and social events.
Strengthen your presence and make memorable impressions.
Enjoy the table experience fully, focusing on conversation and connection rather than etiquette worries.
What You'll Learn
Table Introductions & Greetings
How to introduce yourself and greet with elegance at the table.
Seating & Chair Etiquette
Seating etiquette — arriving alone, as a couple, or with children.
Chair etiquette — how to pull out a chair for others and yourself.
Napkin & Table Setup
Napkin etiquette — placement, timing, and pauses during the meal.
Placement of bread plates, glasses, and personal belongings.
Cutlery Mastery
Proper use of cutlery for each course.
Filleting fish and eating meat dishes with refinement.
Signals with cutlery to communicate with waiters.
Dining Grace
Passing dishes, condiments, salt & pepper with grace.
Restaurant etiquette — who enters first, who pays, tipping with elegance.
Social Skills
Handling awkward situations: sneezing, dropped utensils, or finding a bone in your dish.
Creating and maintaining polite conversation throughout the meal.
The joy of learning together — with your spouse, family, or friends.
The Dining Experience $165
Your evening includes a 5-course dinner prepared by Pearl East Chef:
1
🥣 Soup
2
🥗 Appetizer
3
🐟 Grilled Branzino with Scallions and Ginger
4
🥩 Filet Mignon with Asparagus and Black Pepper Sauce
5
🍰 Dessert

⚠️ Alcohol is not included.
All lessons are woven seamlessly into the dining experience, making etiquette learning both practical and enjoyable.
Who This Workshop Is For
Professionals
who attend business dinners, events, and high-level meetings.
Couples
seeking to add excitement and refinement to their evenings together.
Friends
sharing a meaningful and unique night out.
Singles
meeting like-minded people who value self-improvement.
Cultural explorers
curious about global traditions and the art of dining etiquette.
Event Details
📅 Date & Time
December 9th at 7:30 PM
📍 Location
Pearl East, Manhasset (private room)
⏱ Duration
2.5 hours
👥 Capacity
12 participants only — highly limited and intimate
💲165
Includes dinner + interactive masterclass
About Your Host
Irina Khai
Founder of Elegance Academy
Irina Khaimova is a modern etiquette and elegance teacher dedicated to making refinement practical, enjoyable, and accessible. With years of experience guiding adults, couples, and families, she specializes in transforming everyday dining into an art of confidence and connection.
Her approach blends European traditions with modern practicality, ensuring participants not only learn the rules of Western dining etiquette but also understand how to apply them naturally in restaurants, events, and professional settings.
Irina’s workshops are known for their interactive, hands-on style — where lessons are taught through real dining experiences, conversation, and guided practice. Her goal is to help each guest leave the table feeling more confident, polished, and at ease, whether at a business dinner, a social gathering, or a romantic evening out.
Closing Invitation
✨ Refine your dining etiquette.
✨ Enjoy an unforgettable evening of learning and connection.
✨ Transform dinner time into a stage where you shine with confidence.