Huskers Practice Professionalism at the 2021 Etiquette Dinner

On Sunday, October 24th, 90 fourth, fifth- and sixth-year student-athletes gathered at Memorial Stadium for the Etiquette Dinner hosted by Husker Life Skills. Assistant Dean of Academic and Career Development, Rachel Larson, and Assistant Director in the Business Career Center, Lauren Stehlik, presented to the group on proper dining etiquette to use in professional settings. With a fully catered meal, student-athletes were able to apply their new knowledge right away.

Larson and Stehlik navigated student-athletes through the meal and answered questions throughout the event. Topics covered in the evening's presentation included everything from entering the meal, the correct usage of utensils, proper table conversation, and the do's and don'ts when interviewing in a restaurant setting. 

Larson and Stehlik also instilled the importance of being comfortable. To help the athletes understand, they provided three pointers for context. This includes: (1) What is the setting? (2) How are the people around you acting? (3) How can I help others around me feel comfortable?

Larson shared, "Dinning etiquette is a complex topic. Seeing student-athletes be engaged and curious about proper dinning etiquette makes me thrilled to share my knowledge on the topic. Presenting at the Etiquette Dinner for Life Skills is an event I look forward to".
 
For questions about the Etiquette Dinner, please contact Assistant Director of Life Skills/PEO Director, Tom Lemke.