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Our Clients

“Be a Professional”
Etiquette Series for HKU Student Enrichment Programme

(HKU Students)
December 2025
Hong Kong

  • Networking and Dining Etiquette for HKU Students

    50 spots available

    • Networking tips and techniques

    • Guided western dining etiquette with food and drinks at Cafe 1551 Senior Common room

  • Review

“Be a Professional”
Etiquette Series for HKU Student Enrichment Programme

(HKU Students)
December 2025
Hong Kong

  • Networking and Dining Etiquette for HKU Students

    50 spots available

    • Networking tips and techniques

    • Guided western dining etiquette with food and drinks at Cafe 1551 Senior Common room

  • Review

Chinese Dining Etiquette
Business Lunch Workshop

(HKU Students)
November 2025
Hong Kong

  • Chinese Dining Etiquette for HKU Students

    80 spots available

    • Guided Lunch Tutorial at Ming Pavillion Restaurant

    • Seating arrangements

    • Host and guest duties

    • Chinese drinking etiquette, toasting

    • Chopstick etiquette

    • Lazy susan

  • Review

Full day Etiquette Training
for Business School
Masters Students

(HKU Graduate Students)
October 2025
Hong Kong

    • Mastering First Impressions

    • Networking like a Pro

    • Western Dining Etiquette

    • Practical Exercises: handshakes, self introductions, making formal introductions

    • Guided 3 course meal with food and drinks

  • Review

Business Dining Etiquette

(HKUST Students)
October 2025
Hong Kong

  • Business Dining Etiquette Lecture for Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Students

    50 spots available

    • How to confidently navigate a professional business lunch in a western setting

  • Review

Chinese Tea Etiquette
at Lala Curio Tea Room

(The Peninsula Hotel)
June 2025
Hong Kong

  • Chinese Tea Tasting Event for Sohohouse members

    • for the tea curious

    • for puer tea lovers

    • host and guest duties

    • how to serve chinese tea

    • how to receive chinese tea

    • taste 3 different types of puer

  • Review

Chinese Tea Etiquette

(Sohohouse)
May 2025
Hong Kong

  • Chinese Tea Tasting Event for Sohohouse members

    • for the tea curious

    • for puer tea lovers

    • host and guest duties

    • how to serve chinese tea

    • how to receive chinese tea

    • taste 3 different types of puer

  • Review

Western Dining Etiquette and Table Manners

(Hong Kong University Students)
May 2025
Hong Kong

  • Western Dining Etiquette and Table Manners for Hong Kong University Business School Masters Students

    30 spots available

    • History of Western Dining Etiquette

    • American (White House)

    • British (Royal Family, Buckingham Palace)

    • Continental (King Louis XIV, Palce pof Versailles)

    • How to setup a 4 course table setting

    • Drinking Etiquette

    • Bread and Butter Etiquette

    • Soup Etiquette

    • Appetizer & Main Course

    • Dessert Etiquette

  • Review

Western Dining Etiquette and Table Manners

(Hong Kong University Students)
May 2025
Hong Kong

  • Western Dining Etiquette and Table Manners for Hong Kong University Business School Masters Students

    30 spots available

    • History of Western Dining Etiquette

    • American (White House)

    • British (Royal Family, Buckingham Palace)

    • Continental (King Louis XIV, Palce pof Versailles)

    • How to setup a 4 course table setting

    • Drinking Etiquette

    • Bread and Butter Etiquette

    • Soup Etiquette

    • Appetizer & Main Course

    • Dessert Etiquette

  • Review

How to Network like a Pro

(HKU Business School Students)
April 2025
Hong Kong

  • How to Network Like a Pro Workshop for Hong Kong University Business School Masters Students

    60 spots available

    • Importance of Networking

    • Psychology of trust and building rapport

    • EEE technique of Networking

    • Enter: with confidence, hand etiquette, door etiquette

    • Scan, circulate, practice self introductions, formal introduction formula

    • Engage: charisma, connection, consistency

    • Art of Conversations

    • Exit: gracefully (techniques), followup

    • Digital Networking, online presence

  • Review

Mastering First Impressions

(HKU Masters Students)
April 2025
Hong Kong

  • Mastering First Impressions for Hong Kong University Business School Masters Students

    60 spots available

    • Psychology of First Impressions

    • ABC Management of First Impressions

    • Appearance: grooming (from head to toe), dresscodes

    • Behaviour: body language, posture, sitting & standing styles, eye contact, hand gestures, facial expressions, handshakes, cultural greetings

    • Communication: tone, pace, clarity, self introductions, how to make a formal introductions

    • Goal: professionalism, come out of workshop confident and polished

  • Review

    - ,HKU Business School Masters Student

Article in South China Morning Post

“How to mind your manners in Asia”

(SCMP Interview)
March 2024
Hong Kong

  • https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3254254/whats-dining-etiquette-asian-cuisines-chinese-japanese-korean-expert-will-tell-you-chopsticks-who

    What’s the dining etiquette for Asian cuisines like Chinese, Japanese, Korean? This expert will tell you – from chopsticks to who should eat first

    • Besides being well versed in British, European and American dining, etiquette consultant Piano Mok also has a wealth of knowledge about Asian cuisines

    • She says a general rule is to be respectful to your fellow diners, whether by serving them first, filling their cup or offering others the last bite

    Written by Mabel Lui

    Published: 12:45pm, 7 Mar 2024

  • Review

    - Christian Lee, age 15

    “I attended a fantastic etiquette class led by Piano Mok with friends and family. The experience was not only educational, but also a lot of fun. We learned about various dining customs and the proper use of a napkin, all while enjoying each other’s company. The teacher was exceptional, making us feel comfortable and engaged throughout the class. Her friendly demeanor and in-depth knowledge truly enhanced our learning experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their etiquette skills in a fun and friendly manner.”

    - Kayla Kim, age 13

Women’s Day Dessert Etiquette Event
at Shin Gallery New York

(Ladies)
March 2024
New York

  • Western Formal Dining Etiquette Class for kids ages 7-15.

    8 spots available

    In this class, we will delve into the history of British dining etiquette. Once you have mastered the English dining style, we will also learn and practice American and European-style dining techniques. You will walk out of this class with knowledge of the etiquette for consuming bread and butter, soup, beverages, desserts, and other foods.

  • Review

    - Christian Lee, age 15

    “I attended a fantastic etiquette class led by Piano Mok with friends and family. The experience was not only educational, but also a lot of fun. We learned about various dining customs and the proper use of a napkin, all while enjoying each other’s company. The teacher was exceptional, making us feel comfortable and engaged throughout the class. Her friendly demeanor and in-depth knowledge truly enhanced our learning experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their etiquette skills in a fun and friendly manner.”

    - Kayla Kim, age 13

Children’s Western Dining Etiquette Class

(ages 7-15)
January 2024
New York

  • Western Formal Dining Etiquette Class for kids ages 7-15.

    8 spots available

    In this class, we will delve into the history of British dining etiquette. Once you have mastered the English dining style, we will also learn and practice American and European-style dining techniques. You will walk out of this class with knowledge of the etiquette for consuming bread and butter, soup, beverages, desserts, and other foods.

  • Review

    - Christian Lee, age 15

    “I attended a fantastic etiquette class led by Piano Mok with friends and family. The experience was not only educational, but also a lot of fun. We learned about various dining customs and the proper use of a napkin, all while enjoying each other’s company. The teacher was exceptional, making us feel comfortable and engaged throughout the class. Her friendly demeanor and in-depth knowledge truly enhanced our learning experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their etiquette skills in a fun and friendly manner.”

    - Kayla Kim, age 13

Eastern Formal Dining Class
(Chinese, Korean)

December 2023
Hong Kong

  • Eastern Dining Etiquette class focusing on both Chinese and Korean dining customs.

    In this class, you will learn about the differences between a Chinese and a Korean table setting. We will explore the variations between the chopsticks used in these two cuisines (bamboo, wooden, stainless steel), and the purpose of the spoon in both of them. You will also get to practice the Chinese and Korean dining etiquettes while enjoying appetizers, a main course, and dessert.

  • “Learning about the differences between Chinese and Korean dining customs was especially fascinating. The food was delicious too! Overall, I had a great time and would recommend this experience.“

    “It was a great opportunity to put our newly acquired dining skills to the test whilst having a meal.”

Korean Dining Etiquette Class featuring Hancham’s Winter Tasting Menu

November 2023
Hong Kong

  • We are excited to announce that we have invited etiquette expert, Piano Mok, to share insight into Korean Dining etiquette as we launch our new Winter Tasting Menu at Hancham.

    This is a special experience that goes beyond the plate where you can dine and fully immerse yourself in Korean culture and traditions.

    Venue: Private room at Hancham Restaurant, Prat Avenue, TST

  • We had the privilege of working with Piano of Etiquette Explained for the launch of our tasting event. Piano engaged our guest with Korean table manners, covering proper dining etiquette with our seasonal dishes. Her dining course was an absolute delight, both refreshing and relevant for our guests.

    I highly recommend Etiquette Explained to any F&B business owners looking for professional and etiquette savvy ways to service clients or engage staff for team building workshops. Good food with quality content go a long way!

    - Sun Mi Park, CEO of KORCHINA F&B