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The Art of Dining
First Edition - Istanbul

A dinner-conversation exploring etiquette as a social language from Louis XIV to Atatürk.

17th of February  

19:30

Le Fumoir, Georges Hotel, Istanbul

Reservations close on February 15th at 19:00​​

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Etiquette is not a list of rules.
It is a social, cultural, and strategic language.

A language we all use, often without fully understanding its codes.

This dinner-conversation is a guided experience around the table.


Throughout the evening, we explore:

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  • the historical origins of certain gestures

  • the transition from the traditional Ottoman meal to dining at the table

  • the staging of power under Louis XIV

  • how a rule is created and transmitted across centuries

  • and how these codes continue to function today

 

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  • A deeper understanding of why certain rules exist

  • A natural mastery of the gestures and codes of the table

  • The ability to read the invisible dynamics around a table

  • Greater ease in formal or international contexts

 

Beyond gestures, you will develop:

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  • A more refined reading of social situations

  • A stronger awareness of your own presence

  • An elegance grounded in understanding rather than imitation

 

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​The group is intentionally limited to allow exchange, questions, and observation.

This is neither elitist nor intimidating.
It is a living cultural exploration.

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WHY PARTICIPATE ?

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN ?

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

  • Language: The dinner will be conducted in English.

  • Photography: The evening will be professionally photographed.

  • Parking: Valet service will be available upon arrival.

  • Participation fee: 7,000 TL per person, including a three-course dinner and one glass of wine

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