Meetings or interviews at a suggested restaurant can be very different from a general interview or meeting in an office environment. There are certain rules and etiquette one needs to acquire and have knowledge of before making a fool of yourself to a potential boss or investors. The first and most important rule of them all, get there early! This will help get comfortable and relax whilst you wait.
Most interviews generally take place in an office environment whilst other interviewers like to conduct their interviews by arranging a business meal. The environment has now changed and there are some key points you need to remember in these situations. Your manner and how you as a whole person conduct yourself in society will be closely observed and scrutinized. You don't want to order too much food or drink as this can reflect a lack of self discipline which will question your maturity and judgment. The manner in which you talk and interact with the people around you i.e. waiters, business people portrays your approach to your subordinates and determines the strength of your leadership skills. If you are rude, obviously this will have a negative result on these two areas.
Try avoiding alcohol at all costs as alcohol will affect your mind and judgment. If you do however have alcohol, never order more than one glass. Water is the better choice unless your interviewer is ordering alcohol and insists you join him/her,.
If your interviewer is a smoker, you can join them if he/she lights up, otherwise smoking isn't a good idea especially during the meal.
Stay far away from messy foods and foods that contain bones. Never ever talk with your mouth full or chew you food with your mouth open as this will put your interviewer off considerably as well as giving them an indication of your lack of manners. Never order expensive dishes, rather order what your interviewer is having and never send the food back or change an order after it has been placed.
At the end of the meal when your table is presented with the bill, leave it alone. The interviewer has to pay the bill and never offer to pay your share. After the bill has been paid, thank your host for the great meal.
Danny Aaron represents the Turn and Tender restaurant in Parktown, South Africa, which has a rich tradition of tender and juicy steaks.
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