The Art Of The Business Lunch

Chapter 9Do’s and Don’ts

Follow the leaderWhen it comes toalcohol or dessert.

Certain behaviors can be easily misinterpreted, especially in business situations. There are several touchy situations, from issues arising from gender differences, to getting drunk in front of your clients. There are also several behaviors you can adopt in order to make your clients feel comfortable and accepted.

Drinking

Let’s talk about alcohol consumption for starters. In social situations, one usually never wants to get sloppy in front of friends. But in business settings, getting drunk is a ticket to disaster! Even getting a little “buzzed” can be a dangerous thing to do, too, especially when you are dealing with business associates.

It may seem harmless enough ...