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Winning your interview would definitely give you a relief. Better, the interviewers invite you for a lunch. Now you are sure you will be promoted or get the job. Wrong! It is actually the second part of interview. If you fail to notice this, your ranking in the list will be downgraded or even worst, you will not get the job.

You will be monitored of your behavior, your talking, the way you eat, or even the way you sit. Be very careful with what you say, DO NOT, at any time, once, talk bad things about your past and present employer.

For our references, here are some guidelines from Robin Ogden about job interviewing tips to help you make it through dessert.

• Who pays?  The interviewer will pay for the lunch.  You don’t need to offer to pitch in or pay.
• Confused about your place setting?  Here’s a quick rule to remember:  drink from the right and eat from the left.  In other words, your bread plate and fork are always to the left and your water glass is to your right.
• What should you order?  Stick with items that are easy to eat (this means stay away from ribs or long twirling pastas).  Fork and knife foods are best, not finger food.
• No brainer basics:  If finger food is served never put your fingers in your mouth or lick food or sauce off of them.  Do not speak with your mouth full of food.  Eat slowly, listen and use good eye contact.  Do not drink alcoholic beverages during an interview.  Make sure your napkin goes into your lap shortly after taking your seat.  Let the interviewer guide seating.  If they motion you to choose the seat then feel free to do so.
• Should you order dessert?  If the interviewer orders dessert then feel free.  Otherwise, I’d hold off.
• Should you ask questions?  By all means.  This is a great time for you to ask some of the questions you selected during your job interview preparation.  This will keep the employer talking and help you find out if the company is a good match for you. 
• What questions should you ask your potential employer?  This can be a good time to find out how the interviewer would describe the companies personality and management style.  What is the company’s philosophy on promotion from within?  Why does the interviewer enjoy working for the company?  What are characteristics of successful people at the company?

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