Question

etiquette You are about to attend an important dinner with your supervisors, clients, and others from the office. This is your first business dinner, and you’re a little unsure of what to expect. Research business dinner etiquette, and make a list of at least 10 things you will need to remember or do during this occasion.

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Etiquette is a set of contemporary conventional norms that defines polite behavior in society, and in a professional space. They are guidelines for a person’s behavior in public. It is common for business colleagues to share a meal. This meal is a business dinner, which is usually a formal occasion/event. In such an atmosphere, etiquette should always be followed.

List of 10 things to keep in mind:

1. Be punctual. Take into account any and all possible circumstances and ensure you arrive at the venue in advance.
2. Make it a point to greet everyone at the venue.
3. The dinner is NOT about food. It is about networking. So focus on the networking. If you have frequent hunger pangs, it is advisable you don’t arrive hungry.
4. Business casual should be the style of dressing, unless specified by the host.
5. Be mindful of people of other nationalities and take into account their inclinations before taking decisions, speaking, etc.
6. Keep your phone on silent mode.
7. The men always sit at the table after the women have taken their seats. In certain cultures, this is not necessarily the norm. So be careful.
8. Treat the venue staff with respect.
9. Do not go overboard with the alcohol. As far as possible, order only one drink and that too only after the host has ordered his/hers.
10. Resist temptation and do not order the most expensive item on the menu; also, do not order messy food.
11. Remember to thank your host at the end of the dinner.
12. Do not get into any arguments about payment.