Look at what these people are saying about socializing in restaurants. Which opinion(s) do you
agree with?
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U hate it when I'm having dinner in a restaurant with
business contacts and it's time to pay. I's never
completely clear who's going to get the bill. You
ve to offer to pay, but then the others have to
say that they'l pay. Often | can’t tell if they mean it
and | don't know
or not,
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Omen
should pay or let them
pay. Its really embarrassing.
Eating with business contacts from another country
is very stressful, in my opinion. It's such a cultural
thing, and there are a hundred little rules you have to
follow, otherwise people think you're impolite.
I'm always so worried that | never enjoy my meal!
{love eating out with business contacts.
It’s always a real chance to get to know
them as people. | like the fact that you can
talk about things other than business.
And it’s interesting to learn about the food
in their country ~ that's always a good
topic of conversation.
Sometimes | find it difficult to know
how much to tip when I'm in a foreign
country. I's especially difficult when
you're not sure how much the money
is worth, But normally !ask the
people I'm with and they give me
some advice,
‘* What other eating and dining habits have you noticed in other countries?
+ Who pays when you go to dinner with business contacts?
* How much do you normally tip in restaurants in your country? What about in other countries you've
visited?