So how about this: don't work during lunch (at least not in a restaurant). Go to a mall plaza or somewhere that's not busy.
This is probably one of the most infuriating things in the work culture in Anglo North-America
This is probably one of the most infuriating things in the work culture in Anglo North-America
More seriously, I like lunch meetings. I'd rather get out of work and back to the family an hour earlier than spend it idling with co-workers.
And often times, there's really not a good place to meet. Why drive 10-15 minutes, find parking, etc. at the nearest mall when you can walk down the street to the nearest restaurant in 5 minutes? Plus, I'd never invite a potential client to a mall plaza, esp during the summer...