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Business Lunch Etiquette by Darcy Cole, Colby Manley, and Trey Morgan Labette County. Purpose of Presentation. Lunch Interview Etiquette Preparation Attire Greeting Ordering Eating Conclusion. Preparation. Check location Check menu Current events. Interview Preparation.
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Business Lunch Etiquetteby Darcy Cole, Colby Manley, and Trey Morgan Labette County
Purpose of Presentation • Lunch Interview Etiquette • Preparation • Attire • Greeting • Ordering • Eating • Conclusion
Preparation • Check location • Check menu • Current events
Interview Preparation • Research the company • Interview questions http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest.htm http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/interview-questions/100-potential-interview-questions/article.aspx http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobposter/small-business/article.aspx?articleid=ATL_0082INTERVIEWQUESTIONS
Attire • Wear a Suit or Skirt • Blouses and shirts • Shoes & Socks • Cologne/Perfume and Accessories
Greeting • Arrive early • Shake hands • Avoid professional title
Ordering • Water or tea to drink • Price of entrée • Easy to eat • Be polite to servers
Napkin Procedure • When you arrive • When excusing yourself • When leaving
Food Arrival • Ignore wrong orders • Wait until everyone has their food • Bread
Eating • DO NOT talk with your mouth full • Cut no more than two bitesof food at one time • Doggie bag • Dessert
Leaving • Don’t glance at watch • Tab • Conclusion • Send a thank you note
Situations to Avoid • Don’t rush or be rushed. • Don’t slurp when drinking. • Don’t bad mouth anyone. • Don’t talk with your hands. • Don’t pick your teeth. • Don’t use your phone. • Don’t discuss private and intimate matters.
References All images obtained from StockExchange.comwww.sxc.hu Dining etiquette information obtained through the following websites:http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2010/04/21/25-tips-for-acing-the-lunch-interview http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/interview-preparation/food-for-thought-on-lunch-interviews-hot-jobs/article.aspx Statistics about first impressions taken from:http://www.careerrookie.com/Article/CB-171-Blog-Making-a-Good-Impression/