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In response to "Can anyone offer some tips on how to conduct myself on a business trip?" by Hotkiss

i would expect meals are included, but you really need to confirm that.

Posted by Andie (aka Andie) Jan 30 '13, 09:27

tip what you can - you are still using their resources up and their time (you yourself were on the other side in Alaska, they will feel similar to how you did.)
dressing at a professional level will NEVER be a mistake, you don't want to look like you are just a passenger there for a good time.

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(Unless of course they're not supposed to know that she's not a tourist.) -- nm - Ender Jan 30, 09:35 1
- right, but if she's meeting suppliers i don't think it's a secret assessment type situation. -- nm - Andie Jan 30, 09:36
addendum - dressing professionally, doesn't mean a suit, but a notch or two above tourist, -- nm - Andie Jan 30, 09:28 5
- agreed, and also, don't dress in short shorts on your off hours. There are no off hours on a trip. -- nm - loosilu Jan 30, 09:50
- this helps, thank -- nm - Hotkiss Jan 30, 09:30 3
  - one more thing about meals - it is possible they will expect you to pay up front and then submit as an expense. - Andie Jan 30, 09:32
  - Andie is right but check with your boss about how formal the supplier meetings are - zork Jan 30, 09:31 1
    - and some cruises (though not all) have a formal night - make sure you are ready for that as well if it applies. -- nm - Andie Jan 30, 09:34

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i would expect meals are included, but you really need to confirm that.

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