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So you have been invited to a business lunch...

Etiquette matters. And your manners, or lack thereof, when invited for an important interview or business meeting at a restaurant, could dictate the outcome for you. Here are a few cardinal rules to observe. 

1. When in doubt, dress down (slightly) rather than up. Or, better yet, do some checking. Ask your hosts, or another guest to clarify the type of clothing and degree of formality for the upcoming occasion. Dress-code suggestions do get confusing.

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