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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><b>Manners still do Matter!<span></span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14pt">Will yours get you hired
or fired?<span></span></span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Have you ever felt frozen in a sea of strangers? Have you
ever been escorted to a corner table with a plate of food during a professional
gathering or mingling event?<span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Let’s face it, most every meaningful work and social
relationship begins over food. Whether it’s a first job interview, or a first
date, you’ll want to carry yourself with confidence and social savvy.<span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Join your loyal friends of the NFB Employment Committee on
July 9th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in Studio 2 of the Marriott for an evening of
etiquette. So we can get a head count, attendees should send an email to <a href="mailto:smturner234@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">smturner234@gmail.com</a>. <span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In the past, we have offered convention attendees an
Etiquette Dinner, but it is too expensive to do so this year, so we are
offering this as an alternative. There is no charge to attend. No food will be
served. <span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Your coach will be long-time Federationist Eileen Rivera
Ley, founder of Blind Savvy USA and creator of the ever popular Blind &
Socially Savvy Strength Series <span style="font-size:9pt">(TM)</span>.<span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">First, we will be brushing up on some ordinary points of
dining etiquette (what to discuss, which fork to use, whether to drink during
an interview)<span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Then we will cover some blindness nuances of dining and
networking over meals. and put on some social savvy. Greeting others while
managing your cane or dog, a beverage, and a plate of food.<span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Or navigating those conversations’ pitfalls and inevitable
inappropriate questions about your blindness.<span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Our goal is to help you shine during your next important
business lunch or banquet. Whether you’re attending your first banquet or your
last… You’re sure to pick up some wonderful pointers. And possibly some new
friends during this fun and engaging event!<span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Eileen Rivera Ley<span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Blind Savvy USA<span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">443 253-5595<span></span></p>





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