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I'll never ask for anything - even if I'm thirsty. If they offer me something to drink I just ask for water - never anything like iced tea or lemonade because if they don't have it then it's an uncomfortable moment.
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Most people offer something. I usually take water. If I do not finish it no big. If they are having coffee I will accept that. maybe a cooke,no meal. If we meet in a restaurant I just order coffee or iced tea. A full meal takes to long and is messy.
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We could run an entire webinar on in-house presentation etiquette. I'm sure somewhere out there there are agents violating basic protocol and losing sales.
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How about the dog sniffing your junk? Or the cat jumping on your lap. Or the sceaming kid trying to poke a hole thru your monitor?
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There's client etiquette too. How 'bout in the middle of your presentation the husband takes a call, holds up the "one minute" finger and disappears for 15 minutes. Comes back to sit down...phone rings again.
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Or is watching the game over your shoulder.
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I've gone on appointments where due to a variety of factors I said I was just leaving them with materials and the quote page - here's my card and out the door. Spent around 15 minutes at the table to make it look good before bolting.
Only have done that three or four times but I know when my time is being completely wasted.
Only have done that three or four times but I know when my time is being completely wasted.
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Always let the dog continue to sniff your junk. It keeps a pleasant smile on your face. 
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Always let the dog continue to sniff your junk. It keeps a pleasant smile on your face.
What if he wants to do more than just sniff?
- 14,808
...like Rex Kramer's dog Shep in Airplane?
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