What Not to Do on Business Trips

Losing your temper on a flight will not solve your problem. In fact, being rude to a flight attendant can have you ejected from the plane (before you take off, of course), or arrested upon landing. After 9/11, flight attendants got a lot more leverage in making sure that flights are safe. If they feel you are threatening them by losing your temper, you could kiss that flight goodbye. So stay cool, and order another drink. You might need it.

Limit your drinks to one every hour or just one for the evening. Your body can metabolize a beer or something light every hour, enabling you to stay on top of your game. It's probably even better advice to avoid the alcohol and go with a tonic and water. That way, you can let your clients loosen up and you can stay in charge of the evening.

The most important thing to remember is that you don't know this city and you are not sure where to go. Take the time to talk with the concierge who can give you a general sense of the area and tell you places you may want to avoid. In a new city, information is your protection, so get plenty of it.