Do you want to present workshops to groups of adults? Do you already teach workshops and need a high-quality presentation with a fresh, engaging subject? You could be leading an etiquette workshop sooner than you think.

Entertaining Skills 101: The Etiquette of Entertaining Guests provides everything needed to teach a complete, polished workshop on modern entertaining confidently. Designed for trainers, educators, and consultants, this lesson plan delivers a ready-to-teach curriculum that elevates your professionalism and expands your offerings with ease. Entertaining Skills 101 is book two of the Socially Savvy Adult Lesson Plan Collection. To support seamless instruction, this book provides two versions of the workshop-one with PowerPoint indicators and one without. You'll also receive suggested handouts and PowerPoint presentation images, and a download link for the full PowerPoint presentation and printable handouts.

Written by Rebecca Black, former principal of Etiquette Now!, a teacher and etiquette consultant with over 20 years of experience, this lesson plan guides you step by step through the material in a clear, approachable format. Rebecca has taught countless workshops to aspiring etiquette instructors, and now you can access her expertise without spending hundreds of dollars to attend a live training.

Your participants will learn the essential skills that make entertaining smooth, gracious, and enjoyable. The lesson plan covers: Planning Our Event - How to prepare with confidence and intentionInvitation Sample - A model for clear, polished guest communicationSeating Your Guests - Strategies for comfort, flow, and thoughtful placementPreparing the Buffet Table - Practical guidance for layout, movement, and presentationSetting the Table: Utensils, China, Glassware, Linens, & CenterpiecesEvent Checklist - A ready-to-use tool for hosts and studentsFrequently Asked Questions - Clear answers to common entertaining dilemmasThis structured outline ensures you can deliver a workshop that is both informative and engaging, with professional polish from start to finish.