Building Student Professionalism at Table Manner S1 Office Administration Education FEB UNESA at Ciputra World Surabaya
The event was held on May 20, 2025, at a 5-star hotel located in Ciputra World Surabaya, one of the prestigious shopping and business centers in Surabaya. This activity was attended by students as a form of debriefing before they plunge into the world of work.
Objectives of Table Manner
Table manners are not just a formal dining training. Rather, it is designed to do the following:
1. Improving students' professional ethics
2. Preparing students for business banquets and formal events
3. Growing confidence in professional social situations
4. Provides real experience of interacting in an elite work environment
5. As future educators and administrative professionals, an understanding of formal banquet etiquette is relevant and applicable.
Series of Activities
The event began with an official opening session by the Ciputra World Manager and the Head of the S1 Office Administration Education Study Program. Students were then provided with material by professional hospitality practitioners with experience in the field of protocol and hospitality.
Materials and Practices Provided
1. Formal Tableware Introduction
Students learn to recognize different types of tableware and their proper use based on the type of dish served.
2. Formal Dining Order and Manners
From appetizer to dessert, each stage is thoroughly covered, from dining manners to conversation etiquette during the meal.
3. Body Posture and Nonverbal Communication
Participants were trained to maintain posture, eye contact, and body language to fit the formal context.
4. Business Luncheon Simulation
The activity concludes with hands-on practice in a formal luncheon format, complete with professional and business scenarios.
5. Atmosphere and Enthusiasm of Participants
With the elegant atmosphere of the hotel ballroom and top-class service, participants experienced the atmosphere of an international business banquet. Students looked elegant with a formal dress code, showing that they were ready to enter the world of work that demands high professionalism. Enthusiasm was observed among the active participants in the question-and-answer session, as well as their enthusiasm for hands-on practice.
Long Term Impact for Students
Activities like these do not just provide a momentary experience but instill lifelong skills. In the era of globalization, where cross-cultural meetings and diplomatic activities are increasingly common, the ability to maintain etiquette and appearance at the dinner table can be a differentiating factor for a good and classy personality. With the holding of Table Manner activities at Ciputra World Surabaya, the S1 Office Administration Education Study Program of FEB UNESA again proved its commitment to shaping superior graduates, both academically and professionally. This activity is a strategic step in producing a generation of professionals who are ready to compete and have high ethics in national and international arenas.
