Power-Lunch: Sharpening Your Midday Meal Game

Duration: 60–75 minutes

  • Finding a business-friendly restaurant that’s buzzy but not noisy
  • Avoiding cuisine that detracts from conversation
  • Making the right call with wine
  • Knowing when, where and how to use your napkin
  • Signaling your server you’re still eating—or ready for the next course
  • Tag-teaming with a colleague for keeping conversation lively and relevant
  • Segueing from casual chat to business topics
  • Working around food allergies and dietary restrictions