So I’m willing to admit it – I like food. A lot. 

When we are getting  ready to negotiate with someone, there is always the possibility of  conducting our negotiations with all of their negotiation styles and  negotiating techniques while sharing a meal with them. As tasty as this  may seem, it does lead to a much bigger question. If we conduct our  negotiations while eating, can it boost the possibility of our ability  to reach a deal with the other side?  

It turns out that there are both  advantages and downsides to eating while negotiating. Let’s take a look  at both of them.