I'm going to lunch by myself for the first time with a representative of a place that does business with the company I work for. Her name is Jenny, and she's very laid back and easy-going like me, so I'm not worried about conversation. She told me to pick the place that we're going to eat, and her company will foot the bill... I know it sounds trivial, but what is an appropriate place to have lunch? Should I go for a mediocre steak house? Something high end? Something cheap? Should I avoid ordering anything pricey? What is the proper business lunch etiquette when you're not the one who is paying?
2007-12-18 05:15:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Well you could always choose a buffet style restaurant with a lot of different types of food preferably one where you have
1. A great atmosphere and casual dinning experience
2. Easy directions to get to the place
3. A Fun Place to Eat
4. Great Selection of Foods, Buffet-style
Ask your HR people for suggestions!
Good luck Sweetie!!!
2007-12-18 06:30:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Pick a place with a nice atmosphere....if the company is footing the bill, pick a nice place but not tooo uber expensive...all in all make sure about the environment....don go to a steak joint..thats not business like....unless you own the company and have things your way lol.....go to a nice, bright, well-lit place...check out the menu beforehand and know what you want to order...so that way you do not spend too much time on the menu during the actual lunch....also, a glass of wine is fine...but only a glass...you still gotta get back to work....all in all, don worry about the bill and everything...i mean thats what company lunches are for...cheers
2007-12-18 05:35:51 · answer #2 · answered by b.arnav 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what the luncheon is for. If you will be conducting business, you are going to want a restaurant on the quieter side. If it's just a friendly lunch, you have more choices. In both incidences, try for the best restaurant that fits somewhat in the middle of the price ranges. Too cheap may make her think you don't think much of having lunch with her and high end could tell her that you don't mind taking advantage.
2007-12-18 05:29:32 · answer #3 · answered by dawnb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt go for steak because thats a dinner meal. Try something not cheap but not too expensive. Lunch isnt supposed to be an expensive meal.
Somewhere like the Olive Garden!
2007-12-18 05:25:38 · answer #4 · answered by ♥GinaBeena♥™ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to a moderately-priced establishment. You don't want to go to a place that is too cheap or too expensive.Order what you like,but do not purposely order the most expensive things on the menu. You can even ask Jenny for some suggestions,i.e.,what types of cuisine she favors.
2007-12-18 05:29:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask her to choose the restraunt.
(tell her your not sure what your i n the mood for, or that you dont know whats good around the area. Or ask her wat some good places to eat are in her area. If she spits out 2 or 3, then pick one of those.
If you wanna play it safe when ordering, then pick something mid cost. If she picks the most expensive thing on the menu, then you can go more expensive too.
2007-12-18 05:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by zorro1701e 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, its lunch, you have two laid back people......why not a little bar and grill like Chilis? Its works. Not too expensive, very laid back.
2007-12-18 06:02:22 · answer #7 · answered by Bad Answer Queen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋