When ordering food for a buffet meal at an event, it can be tricky to get the guarantee right. There are many factors involved outside of a simple number of people. Are the attendees men or women? Older or younger? Is the meal breakfast or dinner? What day of the week is it? What timeContinue reading “Portion Distortion”
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The Quilt Show
My husband was flipping TV channels one lazy Saturday afternoon and he came across a Quilt Show. I know several ladies who make quilts, but never thought about a quilt show. It doesn’t surprise me really, there seems to be a show for everything. What struck me as he lingered on the channel for aContinue reading “The Quilt Show”
Buffet Math Basics
I don’t know anyone who likes standing in a line, especially one that doesn’t seem to be moving very fast, and definitely not when they’re hungry. Buffet-style seems to be the most popular way to serve a meal lately, but not everyone executes these well. There is a bit of coordination to a buffet, itContinue reading “Buffet Math Basics”
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”