Talking Business If the purpose of your meeting is business, it is not appropriate to leap into the topic as soon as you are seated. Take your time and allow your guest to relax. Begin with small talk. It is important to establish or to reinforce rapport with your guest. Do not bring up business …
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Paying the Bill At a business meal, it’s the responsibility of the host to reach for the bill. It is not appropriate to split the bill with your guest. As a host, you might show up early and give your credit card in advance to the maitre d’; he will have the check and card …
Eating Soup Eating soup at a business meal may be tricky. Whether thick, or thin, vegetable or cream, you do not want to find yourself with soup down the front of your suit. Here is how to eat soup properly. When you are served soup or bouillon in a cup with handles, or even a …
Bread is often served at business meals before the entrée. In most business functions, the bread is already in a basket or plate somewhere in the center of the table. While we may have our own ways to pass and eat bread at home, these methods usually aren’t acceptable dinning etiquette. Food critics say that …
Serving Food Waiters serve from the left, and remove from the right. When possible, help out by moving out of the way. When you finish eating, leave the glasses and used dishes where they are. Do not push your dishes away from you or stack them for the waiter. Ask the server if you need …