The third “What the Fork Dinner” took place the evening of Nov. 10 in the University Center Ballroom B. The objective of the dinner was to teach students the art of fine dining.

Michele Tapp, director of academic advising and Career Services, said the event can prepare students for interviews, future jobs and weddings.

“You need to know proper dining etiquette,” said Tapp, “everything from what fork to use to which way to pass things.”

Tapp led the event, and said this is the third year they have put this on.

Chartwells Dining Services was used to cater the multi-course meal.

The event also included a non-alcoholic cocktail party. Students were encouraged to mingle and give their elevator speeches, which Tapp said is the speech people should use to introduce themselves.

Students were particularly interested this year, considering the “What the Fork Dinner” sold out all 50 of the available tickets.

Nicole Bauman, a freshman at Southeast Missouri State University, attended the event to learn the skills. Bauman, like many at the dinner, was particularly confused about which fork to use.

“I’m hoping to learn how to eat properly because I’m going into business, so this will be really beneficial,” Bauman said .