"How you navigate a business meal can influence how others perceive your attention to detail, level of professionalism, and how you represent the organization."
"Avoid ordering foods that are messy and difficult to manage during a business meal, such as corn on the cob, spaghetti, or other long pastas, ribs, or large sandwiches."
"Be courteous, and speak kindly to your waiter or waitress. Put away phones and be fully present. These behaviors all communicate respect."
"Successful business dinners keep the focus on the people present and not on the food or background distractions."
Business meals are essential for cultivating relationships and sealing deals, but food choices and etiquette play a significant role in perceptions. Nikesha Tannehill Tyson emphasizes that how one navigates a business meal reflects their professionalism and personal brand. Fried foods can be acceptable, but messy items should be avoided. Basic manners, such as being courteous to staff and putting away phones, are vital. The focus should remain on the conversation and the people present, rather than the food or surroundings.
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