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Heading to a restaurant in the middle of the workday is undoubtedly a luxury, but it’s one that everyone should make time for occasionally. There are numerous benefits of eating lunch with your coworkers, regardless of the industry in which you work. Here are some of the biggest reasons to grab a bite together when schedules allow.

3 Benefits of Eating Lunch Out With Your Coworkers

1. More Networking Opportunities

Spending time with coworkers outside the office will provide a host of networking opportunities. Not only will lunching together allow you to forge a stronger working relationship, but it could also pave the way for introducing one another to outside connections you’ve both made in the industry.

2. Better Communication

restaurantWhen you hear the term “team-building exercise,” you might envision ropes courses, zip lines, or trust falls. In reality, though, team building can be as simple as going to a restaurant together. Getting to know your coworkers on a more personal level by sharing a hearty meal will make it easier to communicate with one another once you’re back in the office.

3. Increased Productivity

Nothing hurts productivity more than burnout, and the shortest route to burnout is eating lunch at your desk every day. Everyone deserves a break once in a while, and grabbing a meal with your coworkers will provide the perfect opportunity to take one. Once you start taking legitimate lunch breaks, you'll likely to find you're a lot more productive upon your return. Stepping out of the office periodically will provide a fresh perspective. Focusing on essential tasks also happens to be a lot easier when your stomach isn’t growling.

 

The next time you and your coworkers have time to grab a bite together, head to Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Bon Secour, AL. Founded in 2004, this locally owned seafood restaurant has provided the perfect place to host business lunches ever since. Check out their website to view their full menu, or just come on out to enjoy happy hour.

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