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Saturday, July 7, 2012
5 Good and 5 Bad Topics To Discuss At Lunch.
I found this list on the site www.positivityblog.com they have tons of cool and positive topics. I highly suggest you Click Link HERE and check it out for yourself.
The good
The good
1. The person you are talking to
Focus outward instead of inward to improve a conversation.
2. Your surroundings
3. The news and water cooler topics
4. Likes and dislikes
A classic. People always like to discuss their likes and dislikes. Some examples:
- Favourite songs/albums.
- Favourite movies/TV-shows.
- The nastiest tasting piece of candy/food you have eaten.
- Best/worst GTD software.
- The best vacation ever vs. the worst one.
- The best or worst job/boss/co-worker you’ve ever had.
5. Relatable emotions and experiences
The Bad
- Illness. No-one wants to hear too much about illness and bad health. It’s a downer. And people in general don’t want to reflect too much on things like: “Hmm, I wonder when I’ll get sick and how that will be”. It can put anyone in a sad and negative emotional state.
- Your crappy boss, job etc. It’s no fun hearing someone harp on and on about how unfair their boss is or how much their job suck. Complaining becomes draining to listen to rather quickly. Try to keep your complaining down or if you can just stop it all together.
- Your boring job. If it’s a fascinating job then it might be interesting to talk about. If you’re enthusiastic about your job and really love then it can be fascinating to talk about it. If it’s just a job you’re not too fond of or a boring one try to limit the time you talk about it. If you like it but people don’t seem to be interested either drop it or find a way to improve how you talk about your job. No one wants to listen for too long to a topic they have no interest in.
- Hard to relate to hobbies and similar subjects. Well, actually getting technical and talking too much about the content of the hobby rather than what excites you about it. Try to avoid technical jargon, acronyms and details that only you and other enthusiasts understand. Try to keep it simple and understandable instead. Try topic #6 above: Relatable emotions and experiences. Try to relate what excites you about your bicycling or recycling instead of getting lost in facts and details.
- Serial killers and other creepy subjects. An obvious one. Just like talking about illness talking about Jeffrey Dahmer, stalkers and similar subjects can make people really uncomfortable.
Don't Be The One Who Makes The Office Sick With Your Eating Habits.
A Field Guide to Obnoxious Eating
Why We Seethe When Even the Nicest Colleagues Bring In Stinky, Noisy Food; Sardines, Anyone?
LINK Read The Article HERE
After years of working in the office it is now imposable for me to ignore offensive foods brought into the office such as those explained in this article. Maybe I can hand this article to the next corporate for evidence.
Friday, July 6, 2012
I Love The 10 Worst Meals List. Thanks for breaking it down mens health.
Check out the www.menshealth.com HERE for more health tips which include what you can substitute for these 10 meals.
Gotta love the pictures included.
The 10 Worst Fast Food Meals
10. Domino's Chicken Carbonara Breadbowl Pasta :
9. McDonald’s Big Breakfast with Large Biscuit, Hotcakes, Margarine, and Syrup :
8. KFC Half Spicy Crispy Chicken Meal with Macaroni and Cheese, Potato Wedges, and Biscuit:
7. Burger King Large Triple Whopper with Cheese Value Meal with Fries and Coke:
6. Quiznos Tuna Melt (Large) with Cheetos:
5. Wendy's Dave's Hot 'n Juicy 3/4 lb. Triple with Bacon with Small Fries and Small Coke :
4. Dairy Queen Chicken Strip Basket (6-piece w/Country Gravy) :
3. Hardee's Monster Biscuit Large Hash Rounds :
2. Long John Silver's Fish Combo Basket :
1. Carl's Jr. Double Guacamole Bacon Burger with Large Fries :
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Smells Like Sales
DISCUSSION
As originating mortgage loans there were times where I meet clients at their homes. Every time a client offered me food I accepted. What I soon realized was every time I accepted their homemade food I closed the sale. Good for me was the fact that every time I ate the clients meal it resulted in tasty food and I made commission. I consider myself a foodie so, no matter what would have been offered I would certainly try. Are you brave enough to try foreign homemade food offered by a client to seal a deal or have you had an awkward encounter with an offering of a clients homemade meal?
As originating mortgage loans there were times where I meet clients at their homes. Every time a client offered me food I accepted. What I soon realized was every time I accepted their homemade food I closed the sale. Good for me was the fact that every time I ate the clients meal it resulted in tasty food and I made commission. I consider myself a foodie so, no matter what would have been offered I would certainly try. Are you brave enough to try foreign homemade food offered by a client to seal a deal or have you had an awkward encounter with an offering of a clients homemade meal?
Feel the love at lunch
DISCUSSION
As I worked as a loan processor in a high stress loan mortgage banker's office, I really enjoyed lunch time where my manager and co-workers joked and reconnected after month end mornings filled with screaming and high anxiety. Share a time when good food translated to good times which helped decompress office stress. If you can't share a story you may want to use food as a way to help office tension.
As I worked as a loan processor in a high stress loan mortgage banker's office, I really enjoyed lunch time where my manager and co-workers joked and reconnected after month end mornings filled with screaming and high anxiety. Share a time when good food translated to good times which helped decompress office stress. If you can't share a story you may want to use food as a way to help office tension.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Lunch For Beginners
LINK Intern Lunch Basics
Take note to all eight tips listed in this tip sheet from www.thinkintern.com. Click the link above for the original article.
8 Tips For Lunch With Your Boss - Everything you need to know for a flawless business lunch.
It’s 11:59 in the morning and everyone in the office is starving. Whether you’re one on one with your boss or dining with the whole office, here are some tips to make your next business lunch with your boss go smoothly.
Always Accept – If your boss or superior invites you to lunch, always accept. This is an amazing opportunity to get to know your boss, make connections, learn more about your industry, and probably eat some good food. Even if you have plans, when an invitation for lunch is extended, you need to make it a top priority.
Who’s Pick? – One of the most difficult questions that you’ll be asked is, “where do you want to go for lunch?” In general, your boss usually has something in mind or has a few favorite local places, so you can always politely return the question. If you must decide, err on the side of casual and convenient.
Be Professional – You may be out of the office and in an informal environment, but remember who you’re with and what you’re doing. Amid a good conversation, it can be tempting to slip into old habits and tendencies – be careful! You can enjoy yourself and have fun, but never say anything that you might later regret. Even while you’re “on your break,” you need to remain professional.
Order food – By noon, you’ve been in the office since early morning and everyone knows you’re hungry. Don’t be tempted to pass on lunch or to accept the invitation but not order. It’s okay to be price conscious when ordering but don’t make others uncomfortable by simply ordering a water and a side salad. Remember, you’re eating lunch with your boss, so eat!
Be Price Conscious – Going out to lunch with your boss is like a date – minus the flirting and the movie after. When ordering, be respectful and price conscious. When everyone is ordering sandwiches, don’t order the filet mignon. As we’ve discussed before, order and eat but make sure it’s not the most expensive thing on the menu.
Eat Effortlessly – Some foods require a lot of work and concentration to eat. Some foods are extremely messy or will leave your fingers covered in sauce. These are generally foods you should avoid. Order foods that allow you to eat effortlessly – that is, to eat easily while still being able to focus primarily on the conversation.
Relax – Stop fidgeting in your seat. Why are you cracking you knuckles? Your boss and/or office invited you to lunch because they want to have a nice time, eat some food, and get to know you better. Lunch with your boss isn’t an interview so don’t be nervous. Have a great conversation and try to learn a little more about who your boss is outside the office.
The Bill – You’re the office intern – no one is expecting you to pay. When the bill comes, be polite and respectful. Just like your mom always told you, say “thank you” and if you had a good time, be sure to tell your boss.
So there you go, the next time your asked to go to lunch with your boss, you’ll know what to say and what to do. Relax, it’s just lunch.
Take note to all eight tips listed in this tip sheet from www.thinkintern.com. Click the link above for the original article.
8 Tips For Lunch With Your Boss - Everything you need to know for a flawless business lunch.
It’s 11:59 in the morning and everyone in the office is starving. Whether you’re one on one with your boss or dining with the whole office, here are some tips to make your next business lunch with your boss go smoothly.
Always Accept – If your boss or superior invites you to lunch, always accept. This is an amazing opportunity to get to know your boss, make connections, learn more about your industry, and probably eat some good food. Even if you have plans, when an invitation for lunch is extended, you need to make it a top priority.
Who’s Pick? – One of the most difficult questions that you’ll be asked is, “where do you want to go for lunch?” In general, your boss usually has something in mind or has a few favorite local places, so you can always politely return the question. If you must decide, err on the side of casual and convenient.
Be Professional – You may be out of the office and in an informal environment, but remember who you’re with and what you’re doing. Amid a good conversation, it can be tempting to slip into old habits and tendencies – be careful! You can enjoy yourself and have fun, but never say anything that you might later regret. Even while you’re “on your break,” you need to remain professional.
Order food – By noon, you’ve been in the office since early morning and everyone knows you’re hungry. Don’t be tempted to pass on lunch or to accept the invitation but not order. It’s okay to be price conscious when ordering but don’t make others uncomfortable by simply ordering a water and a side salad. Remember, you’re eating lunch with your boss, so eat!
Be Price Conscious – Going out to lunch with your boss is like a date – minus the flirting and the movie after. When ordering, be respectful and price conscious. When everyone is ordering sandwiches, don’t order the filet mignon. As we’ve discussed before, order and eat but make sure it’s not the most expensive thing on the menu.
Eat Effortlessly – Some foods require a lot of work and concentration to eat. Some foods are extremely messy or will leave your fingers covered in sauce. These are generally foods you should avoid. Order foods that allow you to eat effortlessly – that is, to eat easily while still being able to focus primarily on the conversation.
Relax – Stop fidgeting in your seat. Why are you cracking you knuckles? Your boss and/or office invited you to lunch because they want to have a nice time, eat some food, and get to know you better. Lunch with your boss isn’t an interview so don’t be nervous. Have a great conversation and try to learn a little more about who your boss is outside the office.
The Bill – You’re the office intern – no one is expecting you to pay. When the bill comes, be polite and respectful. Just like your mom always told you, say “thank you” and if you had a good time, be sure to tell your boss.
So there you go, the next time your asked to go to lunch with your boss, you’ll know what to say and what to do. Relax, it’s just lunch.
Buffett lunch auction sets record at $3,456,789 winning bid - Jun. 9, 2012
LINK Buffett lunch auction sets record at $3,456,789 winning bid - Jun. 9, 2012
DISCUSSION
Check out the link above showing how lunch with a legendary investor cost almost 3.5 million. How do you use lunch to build relationships, gain professional insight or increase your professional educational background?
DISCUSSION
Check out the link above showing how lunch with a legendary investor cost almost 3.5 million. How do you use lunch to build relationships, gain professional insight or increase your professional educational background?
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