Business Meeting Etiquette Tips Honolulu HI

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Scheduling meetings over food is common practice, whether it means taking a single client out for a meal or hosting a large business luncheon. And there are certain guidelines and codes of etiquette both you as the planner and your clients should follow before and during a business function to ensure its smooth execution.

Go with the familiar. Forget about a new restaurant you've just heard about and go with what you know. You'll want to choose a place where your client is familiar with the food and will feel the most comfortable. If the host is comfortable, the guests will feel at ease as well.

Find out ahead of time who the invitees are, their professional titles, and if anyone is kosher, vegetarian, or has any other dietary restrictions, to avoid the embarrassment of guests being unable to enjoy the meal. According to Miami-based event planner Gladys Mezrahi of Indigo Events, a good planner should take cultural differences into account, as different cultures approach meals in a variety of ways. Doing so will allow you to better gauge the type and amount of food that should be served.Plan seating ahead. If it's a small business meal, the guest of honor should always sit to the right of the host. For a large luncheon or event, find out if any married couples do not share the same last name, so you can make sure you don't accidentally separate them. Also, knowing about and taking into account any office politics beforehand can avoid an uncomfortable situation on the day of the event.

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