If so how is it determined? This weekend W/we will have a dinner party with 5 other couples, all work-related. One is a special client, two are higher in the company than MiLady, (She does not report directly to either) and two are Her peers. Three of the couples, the Women (including MiLady) are from work. Is a rule regarding this?
2007-08-16 04:54:56 · 7 answers · asked by sAm cbt 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes, You wouldn't want two people grabbing the same seat then looking for another. Assigning seats is a great idea, more organized.
2007-08-16 05:55:40 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Morrissey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, assign the seating, use name cards. But there is nothing more annoying to me as a guest than trying to figure out where everyone is going to sit, even at a family gathering.
Not sure exactly how to determine, those are complicated relationships. What is the purpose of the dinner, is it just a get together, a celebration, or is the point to "woo" said special client? You should definitely consider that when you plan the seating.
2007-08-16 12:06:47 · answer #2 · answered by saraisinschoolnow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes assigned seating is best. Putting a personal touch at each setting with the persons name goes a long way in making them feel special. If you are doing the serving it is proper to serve the eldest lady and then proceed to the right and serve all the other women first and then the eldest gentlemen and serve the rest of the men from the right. When they are finished you remove from their left side. This is done since most people are predominant right handed and the left side will give you the most access without interrupting their conversations and what not.
2007-08-16 22:27:33 · answer #3 · answered by "Ask Dr. Stupid" 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's easier than having everyone ask where they should sit and it shows good etiquette. The host and hostess should be seated at opposite ends of the table. To the right of each should be the two couples who are higher in the company. The rest of the couples fit in from there planning a male, female, male, female set up overall. This insures good general conversation instead of women versus men.
2007-08-16 13:36:17 · answer #4 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, assign seating.
Married couples should be separated, alternate males/ females, any guest of honour should be to the right of the host or hostess, who sits at the head of the table. For example, the host and hostess sit at opposite ends of the table, the host with the female guest of honour to his right, and the hostess with the male guest of honour to her right. If there are no guests of honour that's fine, just keep in mind whomever is on your right will consider themselves as such.
2007-08-16 12:12:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No need to. The higher in the hierarchy sits next to each other and the lower in the heirarchy sits furthest from the very senior individuals. They will automatically work it out. They know who they are.
2007-08-17 12:13:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Obtain an etiquette book from the library or buy one.
2007-08-16 15:04:45 · answer #7 · answered by TeaQueen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋