tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post4965017570709340496..comments2023-06-14T06:46:23.844-05:00Comments on Savvy Working Gal: Requesting “Doggie Bag” at a Business LunchSavvyworkinggalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-35767497541813008112016-04-10T17:17:56.784-05:002016-04-10T17:17:56.784-05:00Thanks for clarifying my coffee shop conundrum. In...Thanks for clarifying my coffee shop conundrum. In the future I will wait at the door. I love it when I learn from my readers. Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-87398183599451061572016-04-10T17:13:55.164-05:002016-04-10T17:13:55.164-05:00Thanks for pointing out the differences in the UK....Thanks for pointing out the differences in the UK. I bet your portion sizes are smaller too. Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-91743338037804094112016-04-10T17:12:22.547-05:002016-04-10T17:12:22.547-05:00I always find a couple of great new bloggers on yo...I always find a couple of great new bloggers on your link-up. Thanks for the comment. Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-44516365468539390012016-04-10T17:03:31.555-05:002016-04-10T17:03:31.555-05:00Thanks Mel. I think the etiquette on doggie bags ...Thanks Mel. I think the etiquette on doggie bags probably changes the further you get away from the good 'ole boys club. I not only keep a sweater in my office I usually wear it - I am always cold. I've cried twice in the office and have 2 co-workers that cry frequently. Agree with you on covering up. Showing too much skin always leads to gossip. You want to be known for your work, not what you wear. Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-11199004015224029742016-04-10T16:53:18.418-05:002016-04-10T16:53:18.418-05:00Agreed. Agreed. Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-79277198359621352562016-04-10T16:52:52.020-05:002016-04-10T16:52:52.020-05:00I don't think my current employer would care e...I don't think my current employer would care either. They would probably rather see me request a doggie bag than waste food too. But there are all kinds of business lunches - lunches with our bankers, with clients, etc. I would never want to risk making a bad impression or appearing wasteful. Remember you are representing the company and always being judged. Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-35228926424364580142016-04-10T16:42:11.963-05:002016-04-10T16:42:11.963-05:00Thank you and I agree.Thank you and I agree.Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-21973230194361810652016-04-05T16:32:53.923-05:002016-04-05T16:32:53.923-05:00Amy, being a fellow accountant like yourself I can...Amy, being a fellow accountant like yourself I can relate to this topic. Funny enough I actually attended an etiquette session yesterday to educate myself on how to handle such situations. Asking for a doggie bag is indeed inappropriate unless you see others doing it. In a business lunch setting the food is less important than the meeting. My biggest advice will be to order the smallest, and simplest dish available so you do not come across in a negative manner should you not finish it. It can be very difficult to talk and finish a meal if there is a strict time limit. Using my advice above should help you in these situations. Hope that helps!<br /><br />Regarding your comment about coffee shops, you should always be waiting on the person. I was even told you wait at the door for the person unless you are told to take a seat. Let me know your thoughtsStefan @MllnnlBudgethttp://www.themillennialbudget.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-2187032855154702452016-04-05T13:17:42.768-05:002016-04-05T13:17:42.768-05:00I think things are a bit different in the UK where...I think things are a bit different in the UK where I live - doggie bags are a rarity even when it's not a business lunch. There are certain restaurants where I wouldn't feel comfortable to ask - and some where I would. With that said, it's not very often that I'd leave much on my plate to be honest! Hayley @ Disease Called Debthttp://diseasecalleddebt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-17136694451125582122016-04-03T21:26:40.643-05:002016-04-03T21:26:40.643-05:00How interesting, I don't think I'd request...How interesting, I don't think I'd request a doggie bag either at a business lunch. Granted, if it was an interview, I'd likely be nervous as well but maybe would order something lighter like soup and salad so I didn't appear wasteful. I don't think I'd order a sandwich though, it'd be something I could use utensils for instead of finger food. Thanks for sharing with Small Victories Sunday Linkup. Pinning to our linkup board and hope you found some great posts to visit this week! Tanya @ Moms Small Victorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17520133909287154535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-78503189094096724602016-04-02T13:39:36.679-05:002016-04-02T13:39:36.679-05:00Ugh, the many twists of etiquette. I'm lucky I...Ugh, the many twists of etiquette. I'm lucky I work in an environment where they couldn't care less about most of these things. I have generally stuck to mid priced items whenever anyone else is paying in any situation and never hesitate to go with the doggie bag, if I haven't finished. There's nothing about "waste not, want not" that comes across wrong to me. I think the sweater rule is also kind of silly, but as a female in a male dominated profession I am 100% onboard with never let them see you cry. I'd also add to not wear anything revealing in any way. You should look neat and you don't need to hide that you're female, but you should be completely covered. Mel @ brokeGIRLrichhttp://brokegirlrich.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-92105254861618371902016-04-02T12:42:26.182-05:002016-04-02T12:42:26.182-05:00These situations are sticky! I like the suggestion...These situations are sticky! I like the suggestion of picking a modest entrée and trying to eat enough of it so as not to insult the business lunch host's restaurant choice, despite your nerves getting the best of your appetite.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144044494302323216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-79918128029591637122016-04-02T12:42:16.914-05:002016-04-02T12:42:16.914-05:00These situations are sticky! I like the suggestion...These situations are sticky! I like the suggestion of picking a modest entrée and trying to eat enough of it so as not to insult the business lunch host's restaurant choice, despite your nerves getting the best of your appetite.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144044494302323216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-53898716281990427312016-03-30T21:07:16.035-05:002016-03-30T21:07:16.035-05:00Honestly, these kind of "rules" deter me...Honestly, these kind of "rules" deter me from working at certain places all together! I'm happy to have relaxed coworkers who wouldn't care -- at all! -- if someone got a doggie bag or not. It's just no big deal! I value that in my employer. :)Frank Factshttp://frankfacts.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-88750168883760329072016-03-29T19:34:33.087-05:002016-03-29T19:34:33.087-05:00I really like your answer to this question! At a b...I really like your answer to this question! At a business lunch you don't want to appear cheap or wasteful. Midnight Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421913320445099664noreply@blogger.com