Fore! Or is it four? Actually it depends on which “for” you are talking about. “Fore” has been used for decades as a way to warn golf spectators and other players of an incoming ball heading their way. “Four” is the number of people in a golf “foursome” who tee off and play the courseContinue reading “An Outing on the Links”
Category Archives: food & beverage
White Linen Napkins
As I was dining out recently, I had an experience that I wanted to share with not only the restaurant industry, but planners who plan banquets as well. It was a great reminder for me. It seems like the fashion trend these days is to wear something black or dark-colored in nature. Men generally wearContinue reading “White Linen Napkins”
Let’s Go To Dinner
What event professional doesn’t love to plan a simple dinner party? Is there such a thing as a simple dinner party? There is a misconception that planning a dinner party is significantly less work than planning a conference for a thousand people. Yes and no. A dinner party may not have the scale and scopeContinue reading “Let’s Go To Dinner”
The New Liquid Gold
Coffee drinkers know how important coffee is to us. I haven’t met a Certified Meeting Professional yet who didn’t need an IV drip of it every morning while on-site during an event. We certainly know how grumpy our attendees get if they can’t have their morning coffee the minute they open their eyes. Trust me,Continue reading “The New Liquid Gold”
Cracking the Tip Conundrum
Occasionally I end up in a conversation about tipping when traveling or during events. Who gets a tip, when do you give a tip, and how much to tip, especially when talking with someone who is newer to the industry. There is a lot more tipping going on than most people realize. Let’s clear upContinue reading “Cracking the Tip Conundrum”