Relax and enjoy the meal. Sharing a pleasant meal is an excellent way to establish a relationship. . |
Start a casual conversation. A good question is "Where did you grow up?" Don't complain about mistakes or apologize for mishaps. Politely insist on getting what was ordered. Never crumble crackers. If you drop a utensil leave it and ask for another. Allow between one and two hours for lunch. Do not table hop and leave the table if you must make a call. |