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February 06, 2008
A random thought about employer dinners
I was at a pre-interview dinner event yesterday at Pizza House. A very random thought crossed my mind and I thought I would share. The thought occurred to me when I was drinking a glass of ice-water.
Never hold your glass in your right hand.
Why? Because your hand will be cold when you go to give a handshake and you'll have to (perhaps awkwardly) shift your glass from one hand to another. The risk of spilling is completely unnecessary.
Also, while standing, never try to consume a beverage and an appetizer at the same time. It's a difficult balancing act to have both (a plate in one hand and a glass in another), and having one item is just a little bit smoother and relaxed. You can always grab a bread-stick after you are done conversating!
-Neil
Posted by ntambe at February 6, 2008 12:55 PM
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Haha, I was at that pizza house event (for target right?) and thought the same thing!
I typically hold my glass in my right hand, but realized that it was getting cold fairly quickly. This made for a not so warm and friendly handshake with the Target representatives.
Key: if you want to eat, grab what you want and sit down. It puts you out of range for immediate conversation and avoids the ackward balancing act of glass, plate, food, and handshake.
Posted by: jlclar at February 19, 2008 09:47 AM
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