Visme 2017 Year in Review
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In this guide, we will look at 7 ways to structure your presentations using storytelling techniques to keep your audience engaged until the very end. Look closely at each one to see which fits your presentation’s purpose best.
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Their likes and dislikes (e.g., red vs. white, ill-favored varietals, etc.)
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Determine what your price max is and stick to it!
Don’t let the median price of the wine list coax you into straying from what you feel comfortable paying.
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This can be quite intimidating in a restaurant setting, so I’ve boiled the complexities down to the essential points.
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Red or White
Fruit-forward or Earthy
The “body” of the wine. There are three options here: light-bodied (e.g., skim milk) , medium-bodied (e.g., whole milk), and full-bodied (e.g., heavy cream).
Price point. All you need to do is open the wine list, point directly to a price that you’re comfortable with and say, “I‘m considering a bottle like this.” which translates to... “This is precisely how much I’d like to pay, but I don’t want to say it aloud.”
Step 4) Sample the Wine
You will be presented with the bottle to confirm that it is in fact the one you ordered.
The server will then pull the cork and pour a tiny taste of the wine into your glass so you may determine whether it’s corked or defected in any way.
Give the glass a few swirls, a deep sniff and a taste. If it tastes off, let the waiter know and you will be provided a new bottle.
Step 5) Enjoy!
Once you’ve confirmed that the wine is sound, it’s time to sit back and revel in the fruits of your labor!
Don't let the servers rush you. Enjoy the wine at your own pace.
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19. Love To Micro Manage
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