Want to feel safe in a Food Business? Follow this protocol and good manners get you closer to your goals.
"To all good looks, must accompany a good manners. You're worth the "quality" of clothing, in vain if accompanied by human quality. "
Good presence, being and feel pleasing to the eye of the other, people makes us safe from ourselves, which greatly improves our personal development, professional and social. After seeing our way of shaking hands and our eyes, the observer finally pay attention to the tone of voice. This is now set your "external photo" and you say his trial will begin psychological: ¿We offer the, confidence? This is the famous "first impression".
The protocol in a business lunch is very similar to basic educational standards and, however, daily are violated many rules. On many occasions I have noticed in these foods, nervousness and even anxiety of people with whom I shared table, this insecurity can impact negatively on the target you want. The gestures and nonverbal communication also affect people who are watching you.
On more than one occasion, a friend of the compañero trabajo, I have confessed ignorance screwed or shame, and this has caused, first not enjoy the food in peace and know no second safely expose his purposes in the food business being. Did it happen to you too? Have you ever wondered on occasion things like:
How do I have to act at all times? What to do with mobile? When out for a smoke? When addressing the topic that interests me? And when paying the bill? How to use the napkin? Etc.
Keep reading and learn a few basic rules that allow you to attend these events safely yourself. Also, if you use them with intelligence and tact (never fall into the arrogance), always naturally, serve to "break the ice" and help us to feel more comfortable with those sitting next to you, pay more attention to what you say or do.
40 BASIC RULES. The naturalness should not collide with good manners.
1.- According to the protocol standards the first to reach the restaurant has to be the host (a little before the time). Then come the other guests.
2.- Business cards are exchanged before sitting at the table.
3.- Although a business lunch and you call it, actually experts recommend not talk business to dessert. Before, suggest touching issues like the beginnings of the company, the paper that it has, Family talk, but without giving many details, Commenting latest news, Radio on TV, etc.. If you are not confident enough with your comments be diplomatic and especially be honest and respects all opinions. Say what you think, but especially, think what you say.
4.- What is my site? You have been invited to a formal dinner at a restaurant and once past the table, not know where to sit. The guest will have to wait for the host will point your site to, then, choose the meal following the lead of this.
5.- The chair is bordered by the right.
6.- Also suggests the bag women posing on the floor, but hang it on the back of the chair or leave cloakroom.
7.- It the adornment of the table upset that hinders the view of the other diners or otherwise, you can ask to be removed.
8.- Napkin is placed on the leg folded in half. Never put the neck, as a bib. Only use it in times due; namely, before and after drinking, because in this way we avoid becoming dirty glasses, and to cleanse us from every stain or other food. Never to clean a glass or covered (much less, course, to wipe the sweat, blowing your nose, etc., for this, discreetly asks the bartender for a tissue or simply excuse yourself and go to the service).
9.- Elbows, off the table, only support the forearms and hands must always be visible, except for the Arab-Islamic culture they eat with the right hand because the left is used for hygiene considered impure, and English in her lap placing the hand not used covered. Support the elbows can be tolerated when not eating, between courses or in coffee, but without the feeling of support.
10.- It is recommended to seek advice from the host on which dish to choose and never ask a greater quantity and higher price than what you choose it.
If you do not have sufficient knowledge of the dishes or wines, it is appropriate to seek advice from professionals in the room. Also, is preferable to ask the meaning of any term of the letter is unknown in order to avoid unpleasant 'surprises' later. If you ask the fish meat do not forget to mark the point (much done) I want to.
11.- The food served by the left side Diner and removed from the right. You always have to facilitate this work to professionals in the room. The soups, wines and drinks we serve for the right.
12.- No start eating until everyone is served. Never start eating until the host makes it to be the last to be served.
13.- If we have to serve us, we will supply held by the left, take the silverware from the source, We serve the portion located closer to us and we will deposit the silverware at the source. No digging in the tray "on the hunt". Once we have used, take the tray to serve the guest of our right.
14.- No food blows that is too hot for.
15.- The soups are taken outside by moving the spoon into the dish. Never to the diner.
16.- No dish should look or observe others as they eat.
17.- By drinking enarboles not the little finger like you're saying something.
18.- It is wrong to cut all the meat once, 're not a little kid.
19.- In the second course and dessert should await the entire table is served, although in this case it is no longer necessary for the host to give permission to start. The familiar phrase that in the main course is not expected to rest is pure urban legend, protocol experts say.
20.- If invited to eat asks who we accompany wine, although we only mojemos lips.
21.- Getting up smoking is prohibited.
22.- The account will always pay by credit card because the guest does not have to know how much it cost. And we should never fight for pay: better a “thanks, I invite you next time”.
23.- DO NOT leave the phone on the table. The phones must be silenced and stored in a place not visible.
24.- Quitarse the U.S.. A man never removed his jacket on the table.
25.- Each cover has a mission (for example, the butter, is only that and nothing more). As for its use, will begin with the outermost located and from there to the center.
26.- How do I put the cutlery between mouthfuls? Are arranged on both sides of the plate (one in the position of 8 the clock and the other arrangement of the 4). When completed, even if there is food, are arranged in parallel, in the center of the plate and together, upright.
27.- What is my bread? The bread plate is on the left, more or less at the height of the cups, on a plate auxiliary. It should be in one piece. Make no mistake when picked, because it will be 'robando' compañero to your desktop. The bread should not be touched until the food is served.
Finger is chopped, not with the knife. It will be chopping as you go eating. It is not polite mouthing pieces of bread too large. Course, jamás will become the mordiscos. Neither is right or play with him toquetearlo (pinch, hit off…).
28.- While the sauce is delicious served us is preferable to avoid dipping the bread in it. Only if you put a lot of trust a piece of bread on the fork and smeared discreetly. It is not too fancy totally clean your plate.
29.- In the table should not be used toothpicks. If a piece of food is stuck between your teeth, apologize and go to the service to take it off without explanation.
30.- Nor is it right to drink any liquids while still having food in your mouth.
31.- Do not use the cloth or napkin to clean the cutlery. If they are dirty, asks you to bring other.
32.- What to do with the napkin once I finished eating? Many people folded and placed to the right of the plate, but this is not correct which may confuse and do not think that the napkin has been used throughout the meal. So, the ideal is to pick it up and leave it alone, ie a little wrinkled, to the right of the placing plate side have less dirtied.
33.- How lame wine glass? The cups should be caught by the foot, not the actual glass, as this would be heating the beverage.
34.- I like to taste food from a dinner companion, How do I do? If you want to taste the food of another diner, it avoids taking a bit with a fork and taking over the table to your site. It is more correct to pass the bread plate and ask that person to deposit there spoonfuls or chunks of food you want to try. O bien, order a dish and covered with the waiter.
35.- Asparagus… Hand? Covered or? The correct way is with the hands. They are taken by the stem with your fingers, if Moján in salsa, not hay, and enters the mouth moistened, taking a bite without sucking. If they have hot sauce over or are gratin can be eaten with a fork.
36.- Watch your posture! It is important to maintain proper posture throughout the meal. Although it seems obvious it is worth remembering as, the times, We found the head too close to the plate and taking the covered mouth covered instead of mouth.
37.- A coffee time, do not keep the spoon in the cup while you're drinking. Neither is very polite making too much noise with the spoon to stir the sugar or sweetener.
38.- If the host requests a drink, the right thing is to accompany. He shall mark the end of the meeting.
39.- What gift home wear if the host? Untreated or holy birthday of one of the hosts can choose among flowers, confectionery, books, wine…
40.- I have to choose a restaurant. The main purpose is to do business lunch, so it is essential find a place with a relaxed atmosphere, that is neither too full, nor too empty. In a little crowded site, inhibits people and what is sought is that the conversation can be developed conveniently. The hotel restaurants are good choices, they are usually not crowded and are used to dealing with this kind of meals.
One last suggestion. No ligase "Chin-Chin" al brindar, not considered in good taste. Stick to raise your glass to the height of your eyes and smile. I, from here, the lift for you all.