Business English from All Ears English BE: How to Master Business Lunch Etiquette
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Sep 22, 2025 Discover the ins and outs of business lunch etiquette, from navigating delayed meal arrivals to understanding cultural cues. Learn whether to dig in right away or wait for others, along with polite phrases to keep the conversation flowing. Enjoy role-play examples that bring these scenarios to life and help you leave a lasting impression at the table. This episode is packed with practical tips to enhance your networking skills over lunch.
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Wait For A Cue Or Get Permission
- If your dining partner's meal arrives first, wait for their cue before eating unless they explicitly say to start.
- Let the person without food give permission by saying things like "Don't wait for me" or "Please eat."
Proactively Give Permission
- If you don't have your dish yet, proactively tell the person with food to go ahead so it doesn't get cold.
- Use phrases like "Don't wait for me" or "Please eat, don't let it get cold."
Check In When Served First
- If you get served first, check in with the other person and offer to share or confirm it's okay to start.
- Raise your hand or ask the server if a dish is delayed when it seems to take too long.