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Ten Quick Etiquette Tips for Business Lunches
Knowing what to do when meeting a prospective client for 1. Be in the present moment with whoever you are with. 2. Being on time. This sounds so commonsensical. The 3. Turn off your cell phone before entering the restaurant. 4. If you are woman and this is business, it's appropriate 5. Offer your hand and give a firm handshake. Sometimes, 6. Think of an opening statement to make as you are shaking 7. Small talk is important--don't leave it out. The length 8. Aha, who picks up the tab? If you did the inviting, you 9. Where does the napkin go? Immediately after sitting, 10. What to eat and use first? Which glass or which fork Catherine Franz is a business coach and prolific writer. To
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