Fop 1 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Biscuits 'key' to clinching business deals Can this really help firms do business? About four out of five UK businesses believe the type of biscuit they serve to potential clients could clinch the deal or make it crumble, a survey says. The outcome of a meeting could be influenced by the range and quality of biscuits on offer, Holiday Inn said. Of the 1,000 business professionals quizzed, the chocolate digestive was deemed to make the best impression followed by shortbread and Hob Nobs. Lawyers were most impressed by good boardroom biccies, the survey said. Dunking Do-Nots Jammie Dodgers and Bourbons were among the biscuit types thought to help sweet-talk customers. However crumbly biscuits are a big no-no in the meeting environment, the questionnaire found, with 30% frowning on a regular digestive in the work environment. And when it comes to helping yourself to biscuits from a communal plate, the most acceptable number to take is two, the research concluded. However more than half of respondents looked down on dunking biscuits in tea or coffee during a meeting. A survey released last year, which quizzed 7,000 people, suggested that the custard cream is the nation's favourite biscuit. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7432092.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I use sugar levels as a determinant, all other things being equal. I don't call anybody I need on my side just before lunch (11.30-12.30) or after 4pm when levels drop. Cause they ain't listening and they are likely to be grumpy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Its always a good idea to Hob Nob with clients Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Its always a good idea to Hob Nob with clients Hmmm, Hob Nobs Yum yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Its always a good idea to Hob Nob with clients I find a Chocolate finger always gets their attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 somebody should tell the Holiday Inn at Camden, seems they dont think their guests would like a biccy with their cuppa....... wankers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Survey commissioned by McVities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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