What to do when this happens ……
I was invited to a luncheon in a landmark club and had to witness the following.
The guest of honor was not only world famous, but also a very tall and heavy person. When we were asked to take our seats I was doubtful that the elegant ballroom chair would stand up to the weight and girth of this person. I was right, the chair did not.
The chair collapsed and took the occupant with it. Embarrassing? Absolutely! Unavoidable? No, bad planning.
I was invited to a luncheon in a landmark club and had to witness the following.
The guest of honor was not only world famous, but also a very tall and heavy person. When we were asked to take our seats I was doubtful that the elegant ballroom chair would stand up to the weight and girth of this person. I was right, the chair did not.
The chair collapsed and took the occupant with it. Embarrassing? Absolutely! Unavoidable? No, bad planning.
Find out whether any of the guests are “heavy weights”. The simple solution- sturdier chairs.
And what about the food?
Nowadays it is standard to ask whether there are vegans on board. A story comes to mind that is unique.
And what about the food?
Nowadays it is standard to ask whether there are vegans on board. A story comes to mind that is unique.
While arranging one event, I was asking my ‘food’ questions, and I was told not to worry. The guest would bring his own food, but I should please seat him at the end of the table. Of course, I was worried as I had to scramble to rearrange the seating relationships I had already designed.
Yes, the person brought his/her own food in containers (formerly used for powdered milk) and emptied the contents on to the plate. The person needed the “end position” in order to take the containers out and put them back in his big bag under the table.
Odd? Yes, but things happen. By being flexible enough to accommodate an unusual request at the last minute, the dignitary was pleased and enjoyed the event rather than feeling his needs were not respected.
Yes, the person brought his/her own food in containers (formerly used for powdered milk) and emptied the contents on to the plate. The person needed the “end position” in order to take the containers out and put them back in his big bag under the table.
Odd? Yes, but things happen. By being flexible enough to accommodate an unusual request at the last minute, the dignitary was pleased and enjoyed the event rather than feeling his needs were not respected.
And there is another food story …..
We organized a big luncheon at the United Nations. As a first course we picked Melon with Prosciutto. Guess what? 50 % of the guests did not touch it ….
I was inexperienced and had not done proper planning. If I had, I would have learned that some people are not allowed to eat pork! Fortunately for me, it wasn’t a major faux pas, but I’m sure some of the guests may have felt slighted or even insulted!
We organized a big luncheon at the United Nations. As a first course we picked Melon with Prosciutto. Guess what? 50 % of the guests did not touch it ….
I was inexperienced and had not done proper planning. If I had, I would have learned that some people are not allowed to eat pork! Fortunately for me, it wasn’t a major faux pas, but I’m sure some of the guests may have felt slighted or even insulted!