Tips for a Successful Business Lunch
The business lunch is practically a rite of passage for job applicants and prospective business partners. People often schedule business lunches because they are opportunities to size up the other person in a different setting, outside the office. If you’ve been invited to a business lunch or you’re the one issuing the invitation, there are a few etiquette guidelines you should brush up on.
Get there early.
It’s never a good idea to arrive at a business-related engagement late, even if it’s just lunch. Try to get there about 10 minutes early. Let the maître d’ or server know you’re expecting someone so they can escort your lunch companion to the correct table with a minimum of fuss.
Be proactive about the bill.
It can be confusing to figure out which person is expected to pay. You should determine this ahead of time to avoid problems later. Typically, the person who issues an invitation for a business lunch is the one who pays for it. When you arrive early, you can provide your credit card to the waiter. Then, when the bill arrives, you can simply let the other person know it’s already been taken care of.
Skip the finger food.
At any business lunch, it’s best not to order food that can be messy to eat. As a general rule of thumb, you should only order appetizers and entrees that must be eaten with silverware. So, if you’ll be dining at a Mexican restaurant, you may want to skip the quesadillas and instead order a spinach or fajita salad, or an entrée such as arroz con pollo, carne asada, or crab enchiladas.
If you’re looking for a great restaurant for your upcoming lunch with colleagues, clients, or job applicants in Columbia Falls, look no further than Vaqueros. This family owned restaurant serves up authentic Mexican cuisine using the freshest of ingredients. You can call Vaqueros at (406) 892-3501 to inquire about their hours.
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