To Slurp or Not to Slurp?

It's that time. The higher powers that be, have answered your prayer of granting that one interview that you promised whole heartedly, "If I at least get this interview I will do more charity work for a year." That interview. Your foot, the foot that has been broken, stepped on and thrown out since you began applying and vying for the physician career of choice is half way in the door. Next step, lunch. Can't be so bad. Just a couple brewskies and some wings with some awesome folks at this really awesome hospital that I want to work really awesomely in. Think again.

These "folks" are the people that will be paying you. The people that will educate and mentor you in your respective departments. These are the big wigs. And big wigs, hardly ever love a soup slurper. Or a double-dipper. Or a sauce all over the fingers from wings person. No, big wigs are not your friends wanting to toss back a couple in a laid back environment to see if you'd fit in with them.  It's important that you keep in mind that while they may seem relaxed and easy going, they are always watching you. Watching how you pick up that fork, how you interact with the waitstaff, and watching how natural it is for you to hold conversation. So next time you think no biggie, you might want to take a look at this and get brushed up on your etiquette skills. Before they brush your foot right out that half-open door.