This document outlines a lesson plan for teaching students about entertaining and how it has been used throughout history for business, diplomacy, and politics. The plan covers various topics like private entertaining, formal government events, case studies, and vocabulary. It includes an introduction noting how entertaining has furthered agendas for centuries and that students will learn how this happens. It also provides an agenda, overview of topics, case study, and concludes by summarizing what was learned and requesting feedback on the training session.

1. Entertaining: More Than Just
a Party
Mr. Lafayette
Blackstone Millville Regional
High School
Consumer Science Department
December 2006
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2. Introduction
 Entertaining has been used as a vehicle
for business, diplomacy and furthering
political agendas for centuries
 Students will learn how this happens
 Instructor will draw upon various texts
and personal experience to illustrate the
application of this theme
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3. Agenda
 List the topics to be covered
 List the times allotted to each
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4. Overview
 Entertaining serves many purposes
 Through entertaining, the individual
topics fit together
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5. Vocabulary
 Glossary of terms
 Define the terms as used in this subject
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6. Topic One
 Explain details of private entertaining
 Cocktail Party or Reception?
 Examples of this type of entertaining
– Include dinner parties
– Entertainment focused events, before or after
– Charity, government or social functions
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7. Case Study “Food & Politics”
 Refer to class handout.
 Based on actual events.
 Original purpose failed due to
– Lack of research
– Insensitivity, regional differences
– Food allergies, likes/dislikes
– Condescending attitude of Dukasis staff
towards Jackson.
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8. Topic Two
 Formal government sponsored
entertainment
 The ultimate is the “State Dinner”
– White tie
– Usually black tie
– Exercise to underscore learning
– Check with Governor’s Office/Social
Secretary
– Check with White House or State Dept.
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9. Summary
 State what has been learned
– “knowledge is power”
 Define ways to apply training
– At a time when few understand and fewer are
aware
 Request feedback of training session
– Has or will this help?
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10. Where to Get More Information
 Other training sessions
 List books, articles, electronic sources
 Consulting services, other sources
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11. Best Books on Subject
 Protocolby McInnis and Caffrey
 Complete Guide to Executive Manners by
Baldridge
– Both books provide great information
otherwise not readily accessible.
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