7. Focus on Building Rapport First
Start the lunch with casual conversation. Discuss neutral topics like travel, hobbies, or food before diving into business matters. Building rapport at the start helps create a relaxed environment, which makes business discussions smoother.
8. Transition to Business at the Right Moment
Wait until after you’ve placed your order and had some initial chit-chat to move into business topics. Use the pause between placing orders and the arrival of food to introduce the key points of your meeting.
