Businesslunch--presentation--商务午餐.pptVIP

Business Lunch Presented by Contents What is business lunch How to prepare it Table manners Tips Business Lunch American businessmen frequently use social situations to make business deals. Business lunch is one of the best examples of this practice. Win clients Make influential contacts Discuss and settle internal disagreements Interview potential employees. Preparations Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure. — Confucius “有备则无患” If youre the host you should make some preparations. Make the invitation A good invitation should include the following three criteria: Clearly state the purpose of the meeting. Establish your role as host. Make it easy for the person to graciously decline. Choose an appropriate restaurant Make sure it is a good place for a business lunch. It should be quiet and conducive to private discussions. Select a table away from foot traffic with your guest seated facing into the restaurant rather than towards a wall. Choose an appropriate restaurant Evaluate the food and service. Look into what sort of food and service the restaurant specializes in. Check out the menu and make some selections beforehand so you won’t appear indecisive. Make sure to be careful and anticipate your guests’ preferences. If you don’t know their tastes,it is wise to offer up some suggestions and let them pick. Make a reservation Let them know it’s a business lunch. Place you in the appropriate area. Tell them what kind of food you might like. How long you might stay. Prepare some small talks To warm up the atmosphere and avoid awkward silences. Having a few casual, non-business topics in mind, the subject can be travel, sports, gardening, or the movies. Know your clients business Just take 20 minutes or so to do a Google search before you leave for lunch. Prepare Enough Money to Pay Always bring a credit card to pay for the meal, or, if you are paying in cash, bring