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A host
In Asian culture, the social secretary is a host. Their job is to ensure
that every aspect of the meal goes smoothly.
They need to be actively engaging with the guests and making sure that everyone
is happy.
Good examples
When we last went to Malaysia two separate Uncles subtly demonstrated how
to do this with class... Real Chinese gentlemen. Nothing flashy, showy or
obvious.
Being a good host involves remaining in the background and being observant and
attentive without any apparent effort.
If someone is alone, company is found. If someone has a problem, it is quietly
addressed.
A good host makes everyone feel comfortable. The event is well organised
and shows consideration, attention to detail, tact and
inclusivity.
The role
The social secretary is in charge of organising
class meals.
3 social events
There are three social events that the social
secretary
arranges:
Start of the Training Year
Chinese New Year
The last Monday of the calendar year
Start of
the Training Year
This celebration takes place near the beginning of September each
year and marks the beginning of the training year.
The meal takes place @ 7 PM in a public restaurant.
Chinese New Year
Essentially this is the Chinese equivalent of Christmas. Usually Chinese
New Year occurs around Valentine's Day in February which isn't ideal for
most people.
The meal takes place @ 7 PM in a public restaurant.
The last Monday of the calendar year
This is an opportunity to bring some food and soft drinks to class and enjoy
a pre-Christmas bit of fun before we break up for the calendar year.
Everyone brings something to share. If you don't bring anything, don't be
opportunistic. Reciprocity and fairness are
paramount.
Venues
Wagamama (Newcastle), Dosa Kitchen (Jesmond) and Dabbawal (Jesmond) are reliable venues for
evening meals;
providing good ambience and consistently good value food.
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https://www.wagamama.com/restaurants/newcastle
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https://www.dosakitchen.co.uk/
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http://dabbawal.com/jesmond-home/
We are willing to eat at other places providing they are large enough to
accommodate our numbers, the food is nice, serve a good selection of
options and are affordable.
If you have any suggestions, please approach the social secretary.
Conflicting events
The social secretary ensures that there
isn't a football match (or other big event) taking place in Newcastle on the
same night as a proposed meal.
Who is attending?
The
social secretary prints out a list of every school member, brings it to
class and finds out
who can/cannot attend a given meal.
They supply Rachel with the results so that they can be published on the
Notices page and included in the weekly e-mail.
Where are we going?
The
social secretary ensures that as many people as possible are happy with
the chosen venue and supplies directions and arrival
time if required.
Booking the venue
The social secretary books a suitable table in advance and double checks
nearer the time to confirm that the booking has been recorded.
The booking is in the name of Newcastle Tai Chi or Sifu Waller.
Settling the bill and tipping
The social secretary ensures that everyone pays for the food they have
ordered and that a reasonable tip goes to the staff.
Splitting the bill
We do not split the bill. Some people order more, others less. Some people
drink alcohol, whilst others don't. Students should expect to pay for the
food and drink they have ordered.
Leaving early
If you need to leave early, either settle up with the restaurant first or
leave the necessary money with the social secretary.
Problems?
There aren't many problems that can arise but if they do, the social
secretary has our authority to address these appropriately and fairly.
Obviously, a student's bad behaviour won't be treated as
misconduct, but if your conduct is at fault,
you may receive a firm rebuke.
Questions?
Approach the social secretary in class or send an
e-mail FAO the social
secretary.
Page created
5 December 1995
Last updated
18 August 2022
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