There is no better or possibly worse place for you to make an impression than at the table.  Are you guilty of making any of these business lunch faux pas?

Gaffes at the dining table include:

• Getting too personal in conversation.

• Complaining about business colleagues.

• Finishing others’ sentences.

• Interrupting the conversation.

• Using profanity or telling inappropriate jokes.

• Starting the business conversation before the conclusion of the entrée.

• Putting business papers on the table before the business discussion begins.

• Putting a cell phone, keys or handbag on the table.

• Answering a call on your cell phone or texting while you are at the table.

• Wearing inappropriate clothing.

• Coughing without covering your mouth.

• Talking with food in your mouth.

• Not knowing the silent service code–the “resting,” and “finished” position for your utensils.

• Yawning without covering your mouth.

• Getting out a mirror and putting on lipstick at the table.