“Avoid Anything ‘Grande’ or ‘Supersized’”

Posted on 12. Dec, 2008 by Craig Peters in Uncategorized

I just read a post by Matt Coddington that cracked me up (How to Look Like Less of a Jackass: Lunch Meetings). I agree with Matt that it’s best to eat light, or as Matt puts it, avoid:

Anything “Grande” or “Supersized” (have some shame)

Maybe that’s cracking me up because it’s Friday, I’ve been at my desk too long, and I really should head to Mule Design’s holiday party, but a good chuckle is still a good chuckle.

More seriously, I agree with Matt when he recommends not ordering pasta. Those noodles sometimes have a mind of their own on their way from your plate to your mouth. Not a mess every time, of course, but there are usually lots of other options on the menu.

I’m OK with soup, however. It’s not that hard to eat soup quietly. The main thing to remember for soup is: don’t overflow your spoon. Also, not all cultures and restaurants call for the silent soup treatment. In some, it’s expected to slurp your soup. But, you should be very confident that your client is fully on board with this custom before you start slurping away.

The last point Matt makes is so simple that it’s often overlooked. He reminds you to keep water and crumbs off your hands when you shake hands at the end of the meal; very important when trying to leave a lasting positive impression.

Matt’s tips will fit nicely into the framework that we present in the training video. It’s almost done; ready for sale January 1.