"Dos And Don'ts" Of The Business Lunch
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-09-19/dos-and-donts-business-lunch
In Washington, the power lunch and the client dinner are fixtures of our business and political culture. But not everyone knows how to navigate the table while closing the deal: which glass to use, what foods to avoid and who should reach for the check. We get tips from an etiquette expert and the manager of a D.C. power lunch bistro.
Guests
Michele Pollard Patrick
Director, National Protocol
David Hale
General Manager and Sommelier, Central Michel Richard restaurant
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I called earlier regarding the correct way to eat asparagus, and cited Ms. Manners as my source. Here is what Miss Manners says
"In other words, if they don't know it's really OK, and they think you're a slob, have you committed an etiquette faux pas? If you suspect it might look pretty snooty to eat with your fingers and then quote Miss Manners as your authority, should you just quietly cut the asparagus with your knife and fork, as the hostess is doing? Is it correct to eat asparagus with knife and fork if you prefer?
Dear Reader: Well, yes, it is also correct to eat asparagus without causing a sensation. But when you consider how few ways perfectly polite people have of causing a sensation, surely you will not begrudge Miss Manners this one.
You can find this quote on the web
Thank you,
Connie Davis