Polished Plate

Polished Plate / Etiquette courses

Less second-guessing.
More dinner confidence.

From your first client lunch to a formal wedding, feel at ease at the table. Table Talk turns the little etiquette questions into short, practical lessons—with room for a little humor.

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For new professionals. New leaders. Real life.

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Our promise at the table

Practical, not pretentiousSmall lessons, everyday situationsNo judgment. Just practice.

01 / Table Talk

Good manners.
Bite-sized practice.

Learn one small thing, try it yourself, and take it to your next dinner. Confidence is a practice—not a personality type.

Your first one-minute challenge

Which bread plate
is yours?

At a traditional place setting, your bread plate is on your left. Your drinking glasses are on your right.

Bread left. Drinks right.

Try it: set a plate and glass on a table, then find your place without looking at this reminder.

01

Navigate the place setting

Bread plates, napkins, and which fork to reach for. Make the first moments at a formal dinner feel less mysterious.

02

Order wine without the performance

Practice asking for a recommendation, sharing a budget, and choosing something you actually enjoy.

03

Bring ease to the occasion

Client lunches, wedding tables, and dinner introductions: thoughtful habits that help you focus on the people, not the rules.

02 / Your next seat

Start small. Go a little deeper.

A free first taste, a focused mini course, or a guided workshop. Our learning range is being developed; check the catalog for current availability and final prices.

Table Talk tips

One-minute challenges and quick reminders. Start with the bread-plate practice above.

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The mini course

A short-form etiquette course planned through AAELI, with printable place-card references for practice.

Around $29

Planned price

Guided workshop

A premium, hands-on learning format planned through AAELI or Andrea Alyn Luxury Events.

Dates & pricing to come

03 / Etiquette & Refinement

Refinement is readiness.

Etiquette programs from Andrea Alyn Etiquette & Leadership Institute cultivate confidence and polish for professional, social, and leadership settings.

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Topics

  • Dining etiquette
  • Greetings and introductions
  • Business protocol
  • Social etiquette
  • Communication
  • Personal presentation
  • Youth development
KaSandra A. Hunt

Founder · Speaker · Leadership Educator

KaSandra A. Hunt

KaSandra is a Certified Etiquette Consultant and community advocate. She founded Andrea Alyn Etiquette & Leadership Institute to help people build confidence, character, purposeful leadership, and readiness for opportunities.

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A little polish. A lot more ease.

Make your next dinner
about the conversation.

Bring the confidence. Leave the second-guessing behind.

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