Business lunch - is responsible event and how it will take place, often depends on the success of your future work with business partners.
There is an unofficial list of rules, following which you will always be on top.
Punctuality, good manners, knowledge of the rules of etiquette and tidy appearance - those requirements to be followed everywhere and always. Therefore, for them, we will not go into details, and immediately move on to a more subtle, but no less important points.
1. Selecting a location
The choice of the place is very dependent on how your meeting will be held. Environment, product range, service, music - pay attention to these points. The restaurant should not be too noisy, so you do not have to scream, and at the same time too quiet - otherwise your conversation will be heard by all the other visitors. Best of all, if the cafe will be a booth where you can talk quietly.
Restaurant should not be on the edge of town, so you do not have to go to him an hour or longer.
2. food choice
On the way we will meet, and affects what you ordered. Lamb with roast potatoes - it is certainly is tasty, but in this situation is totally inappropriate. It is better to stop on the tea (juice, coffee or water) and a salad. Your order must not be the most expensive or the other way around for the cheapest dishes on the menu. It is better not to order sauces that can stain clothing or fingers. If you have such an opportunity, it would be nice to know the taste preferences of your partners and customers, not to get into an awkward situation, deciding to treat vegetarian meat salad.
3. Bad state of health
If the day of the meeting you feel unwell, then think about whether you will be able to in a position to negotiate. It might be better to postpone the meeting. If you do decide to go, be careful not to mention his illness.
4. Keep calm!
Tune in to a meeting and behave calmly. Try not to make any unnecessary movements: not drumming his fingers on the table, not to fidget in his chair, and did not correct the clothes and hair every 5 minutes. Such fussiness can annoy your buddy, and the conversation will not work.
After lunch, be sure to thank your partner. And no matter what happens - follow the rules of etiquette, be calm and confident.
When choosing a place for a business lunch, look for a restaurant "Oki Doki": In it you can communicate with customers and partners in a relaxed atmosphere. Lest you think that it is better to order, you will be prompted to select dishes from the special business menu and cozy quiet cabins "Oki Doki"Perfectly suited for a business conversation - no one will disturb you.
Bon appetit and successful negotiations!