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How Much Do Parking Attendants Expect?
Parking attendants automatically expect a dollar. True and False. In a small town, a dollar is still acceptable. In the city, two dollars or more are the norm.
Drinking From a Can or Bottle at a Business Function…
Beer and soft drinks consumed from a can or bottle at a business function are acceptable. This is True and False. If you are inside a facility, opt to have your beverage served in a glass. You look much more professional. If you are outdoors at a company picnic, drinking from a can or bottle [...]
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Where Should My Client Sit During a Business Lunch/Dinner?
At a deuce (table for two) your client will sit in front of you. If you are sitting at a four top (table for four) your client will be better positioned on your left if you are right - handed.
Business Lunch Etiquette
If you have limited time to devote to lunch, make it known in advance. True. When you meet for a business lunch, always ask your guests what time they need to return to the office.
Is it Appropriate to Order Course for Course During a Business Lunch?
Yes, business lunches go course for course. It is uncomfortable when someone in a group orders a course and no one else orders anything to eat during that course. This really is an inconsiderate action, because no one will be served the food they ordered until you are through eating your course.
Pass the Salt Please
The salt and pepper should be passed together even if someone has asked only for the salt or the pepper. This is True The salt and pepper are "married" and stay together on the table. They are always passed together even though someone may have requested one or [...]
Carrying Unfinished Drinks From the Bar to Your Table…Is It Oaky?
You should never carry unfinished drinks from the bar to your table. They should be delivered by a restaurant employee. True and False. In a casual restaurant where you usually tip 15%, it is your responsibility to take your unfinished drink to your table. In a dining [...]
Proper Place Setting
What is wrong with the place setting in this picture? In America, at a correct table setting, every fork from left to right is married to a knife. The two utensils are picked up together as you begin a course. This setting is missing a [...]