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Seven etiquette rules for the business lunch

Power lunch meeting

There’s a lot more to business lunch etiquette than ‘don’t speak with your mouth full’. Here are a few more rules to keep in mind when schmoozing with your clients or investors.

1. Concentrate on remembering names: In the short introduction that involves a firm handshake, eye contact and your own introduction, the most important thing is to ensure you remember your host’s name.

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