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Business Dining Etiquette - Things to Keep in Mind...
Tim Keadle - Partner
According to Linda Travis, Facilitator of Dining at the a.k.a.demy Awards, an annual event sponsored by PKM for Beta Alpha Psi initiates at The University of Georgia, dining etiquette is a very important part of the job interview process. So, when dining with prospective employees, it is important to make a good impression. Following are a few key do’s and don’ts of business dining to keep in mind:
Follow the Leader - since the host is likely to pick up the tab, it is important to follow their lead and do as they do. For example, order entrees in similar price ranges and order the same number or fewer courses. When in doubt look to your host for the answers.
Alcoholic Beverages - if your host chooses to drink a glass of wine, for example, feel free to do the same. But, never drink alone, and NEVER have more than two alcoholic beverages during the course of a meal. Alcohol alters our behavior.
What Belongs to You? - with a myriad of plates, glasses and utensils on the table, how do you know which belong to you? The rule is bread plate to the left and drinks to the right. But, if you get confused, here is a trick to help you remember: connect the pointer finger on each hand with the thumb of the same hand and see what letters are formed by each hand. The left hand forms the letter “b” for bread, the right “d” for drink.
For more detailed information on dining etiquette, Linda Travis recommends the following books:
Business Etiquette in Brief by Ann Marie Sabath DonÂt Slurp Your Soup by Elizabeth Craig New Complete Guide to Executive Manners by Letitia Baldrige
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