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10 Business-lunch blunders to avoid
- rms 19y agoDoes anyone here remember the three martini lunch? It seems ridiculous enough that I find it hard to believe it actually existed.
- donna 19y agovery 1960's when business was uptight, formal. Guess they needed to loosen up a bit.
- jsjenkins168 19y agoI honestly hope I will never have to worry about stuff like this... Ugh.
- adamdoupe 19y agoManager Tools (a business podcast) has a very good podcast about this for those interested: http://www.manager-tools.com/2006/09/meal-etiquette-part-1-of-2/ http://www.manager-tools.com/2006/09/meal-etiquette-part-1-o... I know it may appear boring, but they're actually really good and I listen to them even though I'm a student.
- reitzensteinm 19y agoI was actually just about to fire up my browser to find that cast. This article is watered down fluff in comparison.
- dpapathanasiou 19y agoThat article forgot the most important point: you're not actually there to eat lunch. I.e. it's ok if you don't finish your plate (or even don't get a bite in your mouth) as long as you meet you goal (get a next meeting, close a deal, etc.).