"Good evening, Mrs. Gray. I'm sorry if we're late."
"Good evening! Actually you weren't late. I just came earlier than the time agreed."
"I see that you are practicing one of Mr. Smith's business ethics."
"Thank you. Please have a seat." The compliment she received for following one of her father's ways makes her smile and this doesn't escape the hawk eyes of the investors.
"Mrs. Gray, if you don't mind, let's order the meal first. While waiting we can talk about tonight's agenda."
"It's fine with me. However, I took the liberty of ordering the soup ahead. I hope that's okay with all of you. Please call me, Yve."
"That's perfect! If you want to be called on your first name then do the same thing to us."
Using each other's first names in conversation lightens the mood in the private dining room. As they have agreed, they order food first on their own preference.
"Now, let's talk about business."
