[speedplane]

> I second the importance of 2,after the work drink or no-blackjack "behind the scenes" for its where the real business is

This isn't true at all. Socializing is important for gaining trust, but the real work still happens in the office.

[NewsAware]

Let's rephrase: the real work happens in the office, but during informal meetings many underlying motives and decision drivers become visible, so such times allow a deep insight into how a business works