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Bottom’s Up! Business Meals in China
Posted on 13. Feb, 2009 by Mark Cornish.
For the most part, I totally agree with Craig’s post about not getting drunk at a business lunch. In America business lunch etiquette generally has you staying away from lots of drinks.
But, what if your host is not American? Choosing NOT to drink can be insulting to the host, and can end a chance at [...]
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You Can Never Blame Traffic: You Must be Early to a Business Lunch
Posted on 06. Feb, 2009 by Mark Cornish.
I realize that the first piece of advice you hear about a business lunch is to show up early. You get there early, confirm your reservation, make sure you have a good table, and rehearse your strategy.
Since some of the simplest words of wisdom are often the most easily overlooked, I just feel compelled [...]
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A Business Lunch is Not a Social Engagement
Posted on 03. Feb, 2009 by Mark Cornish.
I want to take a moment to remind my readers that a business lunch is not a social engagement. It sounds simple enough, but it’s a fact that’s often overlooked or forgotten. It makes sense that it’s easy to forget. We’re trained over years of practice to sit down for meals with friends and family [...]
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The Queen of The Business Lunch: Is a Power Lunch a Worthwhile Expense?
Posted on 28. Jan, 2009 by Mark Cornish.
Robin Jay, the Queen of the Business Lunch, has conducted thousands of lunches, and is truly an expert in the field. It’s no surprise that she understands the importance of spending a little to nurture your client relationships. She says it well in her recent post:
When belts get tightened and businesses start looking for ways [...]
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Don’t be Ruled by Fear: Business Lunches are a Great Investment
Posted on 23. Jan, 2009 by Mark Cornish.
Reading Craig’s post on Micheal’s $30 burger, one has to wonder, What is the appropriate amount to spend on a business lunch?
People make decisions based on emotions, and there’s a lot of fear going around right now. It’s hard to grasp the big picture when your emotions rule your business decisions. I mean, when you’re [...]
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Chili Dog Power Lunch with President Elect Obama
Posted on 15. Jan, 2009 by Mark Cornish.
The term ‘power lunch’ often carries the stigma of being only for the wealthy. I used to think the same thing. Power Lunches only happen in 4-star restaurants between wealthy businessmen in 3 piece suits, right?
Nothing could be further from the truth. Craig’s post about the at-home business lunch gave us an example of how [...]
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Business Lunch Etiquette: Interacting with the Wait Staff
Posted on 11. Jan, 2009 by Mark Cornish.
Your clients will form opinions of you by watching how you relate to other people, and at a business lunch your interaction with the wait staff will say a lot. (I’ve heard too many people say, “Well, they are SUPPOSED to serve me…”. Get over yourself.)
Not only do you have an opportunity to show your [...]
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Getting VIP Treatment From the Valet: Part 2 of 2
Posted on 02. Jan, 2009 by Mark Cornish.
In my previous post Getting VIP Treatment From the Valet: Part 1 of 2, I outlined how valets can benefit you. Now, I want to give you some concrete ways to take advantage of these opportunities. Follow these simple tips, and you are on your way to VIP treatment.
Tip well and tip early
Seems like a [...]
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Getting VIP Treatment From the Valet: Part 1 of 2
Posted on 23. Dec, 2008 by Mark Cornish.
Don’t underestimate the role a parking valet can play in your business lunch. Valets can help you in more ways than you think, and they can also be part of the first and last impressions that you can make with your client.
Does this sound familiar? Your business lunch is over, and the masses are returning [...]
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Three Types of Power Lunch
Posted on 22. Dec, 2008 by Mark Cornish.
In order to have a successful lunch, you have to be clear about what you’re trying to accomplish. This will be different depending on which type of lunch you are having. Each lunch you have will fall into one of these three categories.
Initial Contact
This is the first lunch, where making a great impression is paramount. [...]
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