CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — First impressions are important, especially in a world where communication is shifting from traditional to electronic exchange. More than 60 Penn State Lehigh Valley students learned the significance of these methods during the annual etiquette dinner held on Oct. 25 at the Lehigh Country Club.
The event stressed the importance of appropriateness across cultures within a professional dining setting. It featured fine cuisine, proper business attire and how first impressions distinguish individuals from one another.
Diane McAloon, interim director of alumni relations and community outreach at Penn State Lehigh Valley, organized the event for students in the hopes they would gain confidence in a non-intimidating atmosphere, in order to prepare them for a variety of settings in their future careers. The event also provided an opportunity to network with local professionals.