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Business Lunch

Business Lunch. If you are traveling abroad on business, your most difficult problem is lunch. Every country has different traditions and you should know some of them. Business lunches are very common in many countries and cultures. Food itself is one of the most visible manifestations of a culture and is something people are proud of and like to share with guests to their country. However, just as the food changes from culture to culture so does the intention and etiquette surrounding the lunch. In some cultures, the business lunch is a time for communication and building relationships, in others simply an opportunity to talk about business, known as the "working lunch”

Business Lunch Greece and Italy. As to its length in the south of Europe a business, lunch takes much time. In Italy, it takes about three hours. In Greece, it is like a late dinner and when it comes, everyone thinks of food. So do not worry if business discussion is slow starting. Business waits.

Business Lunch France In France, a business lunch is usually long, too. Anything under two hours is classified as a coffee break.

Business Lunch. Norway. In some countries, a business lunch is light; in others, it is rather heavy. If you find yourself in Norway, you will taste sandwiches and drink milk instead of alcohol. Health is above all.

Business Lunch. Business lunch is a very popular type of meeting. It is a time to relax a little outside the office and a time to get to know people personally in a less formal atmosphere, while doing something productive. If you are called upon to make the reservations for such a meeting, look for a quiet place without distractions.

Business Lunch. The United States of America. The business lunch in the United States is usually a short meeting, though there are always exceptions. Some time is spent eating and making small talk before more serious matters are discussed.

Business Lunch The United Kingdom Lunch is not a big affair in the UK and many an office worker will happily eat a sandwich at their desk. Business lunches however will take place at a restaurant or pub. The British like to keep personal life and business separate unless a good relationship has formed so discussions may very well be centred on business.

Business Lunch As each culture has its own practices, whatever the language of communication. It is best when visiting a foreign country to wait until your host brings up business rather than initiate it yourself, unless you yourself are hosting the meeting. When you hear something like, “Well, let’s get down to business”, then you know the official meeting has begun.

Business Lunch. Business lunch discussions, because they are more relaxed, are usually less formal than in-house meetings. The lunches may speak at random jumping into the discussion when they have something to say rather than being more structured; that is not to say that lunch meetings can’t also be formal. Business lunches start with small talk. Making pleasant conversation with colleagues sets a positive tone for the rest of the meeting. Follow the small-talk guidelines: talk about weather, sports, the restaurant, or type of food you are eating, and avoid politics, religion, and anything negative.

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