Your Learning Journey
Build confidence at the table, one course at a time.
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1. Table Setting
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2. At the Table
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3. Conversation
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4. Japanese Dining
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Course 3
Conversation
Feel at ease with gracious conversation at the table.
- Choosing topics and drawing others in
- Steering away from sensitive topics
- Eating and talking gracefully
- Handling the bill and saying thanks
- Toasts, speeches, and hosting a dinner
Lesson Preview
- 1Choosing Topics — Learn how to pick topics that put people at ease, steer around sensitive subjects, and bring everyone into the conversation.6 min
- 2Eating and Talking — Learn how to respond when your mouth is full, handle your phone, and keep pace with the table.5 min
- 3Closing the Meal — Learn how to handle the bill, thank your host, and leave the restaurant gracefully.6 min
- 4Toasts and Short Speeches — Learn when to propose a toast and how to keep it short, how to respond when you’re toasted, and how to listen when someone speaks during dinner.6 min
- 5Hosting a Dinner — Learn how to welcome and seat your guests, recommend dishes and set the pace of the meal, settle the bill discreetly, and see your guests off.6 min
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