| Eating at Your Booth |
| Written by Donald Clark |
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Q: At the last show I attended, I did not have a booth assistant. Obviously I had to eat at some point in the day, but I know show manners suggest it isn′t appropriate to eat while at your booth. How do I get around this when I′m just one person?
I would suggest you purchase food on your way to the show or pack a lunch in a small cooler the night before; the lines at the show food vendors are often long. Choose something that is easily eaten in little bits in between customers. You might also avoid garlic, onions and other strongly fragrant foods. If necessary, let your buyers know why you are eating in your booth—they′ll understand we′re all human. This is an excerpt from the March 2008 Just Ask column. To read the entire article, contact us at (800) 331-0038, ext. 124 to buy this issue. Do you have a question you need answered? E-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ! Your question could appear in an upcoming issue, on our website or in our e-newsletter. |
So eat. I see this as a matter of diplomacy rather than etiquette. It′s all about being thoughtful and mindful of where you are and what you are there for.