If a client invites you and your team out to drink, do you always go?

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always, no exceptions ever

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If the client is there, you should be too

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Yes unless there’s a family commitment. If so I’ll bow out or just have one drink

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Wow these responses tho. Update: I am going

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Lol depends on how quickly you want to grow in your career. If quick, then go with the clients and leaders of your firm. If you wanna coast then play the ‘no expectations’

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As long as it's not an every night thing

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If it's an uncommon occurrence, treat it with the same priority as a client meeting. If it's a weekly thing, I'd probably be making up a good excuse to miss a few. But of course, I'd be doing that knowing that I'm missing out on a key opportunity to build the client relationship and that a noticeable absence could very easily leave a negative impact/impression.

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Depends

If you want a paycheck, do you work?

Don’t forget that pen for the signature then. It might also have some alternative uses too

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If at all possible.

Nobody said you had to drink alcohol. Go out with client so you engage, see each other in a new context.

Never say no to free alcohol

Are you on the road or home city? Is it 3x/week or 1x/month? Is it a new relationship or long standing? Are you the relationship manager, higher up, lowest rank? If a rarer occasion, new relationship, etc. go for at least 30-60min and then excuse yourself if you need to. Showing up for a little time often gives a better impression, even if you can’t stay all night. Feel free to nurse a drink and/or drink water. 90% of clients and team will understand and go with whatever decision you are making. The other 10% can be difficult sometimes, but can be managed.

You should make every effort to go if the client has invited the team. But, be very careful with drinks. Words cause permanent damage. Look up the term 'nurse a drink'. It's gold. Not more than 2 no matter the poison. If hard drinks, then keep refilling with soda.

You must be fun at parties

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