Coffee Chat - FAM Trip Etiquette 101: Hospitality Starts with You

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Coffee Chat - FAM Trip Etiquette 101: Hospitality Starts with You
May 15, 2025 Season 2 Episode 15
Smart Meetings

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Ever wonder what really happens on those whirlwind FAM trips planners rave (and rant) about? Let’s just say...someone once brought a plus-one to a site tour. Another showed up in a bikini. To a press conference. 😳

In this Coffee Chat episode, Eming and Sara unpack the unspoken etiquette of FAMs—those fast-paced venue tours that blur the line between business and vacation.

They cover:

  • Why showing up on time is the bare minimum—and how it earns you major points
  • What “being present” actually means when cocktails, colleagues, and jet lag collide
  • How to navigate the weird loneliness of traveling for work
  • Thoughtful, low-drama tips for staying grounded and gracious on the go

Whether you’re a first-time attendee or just love a good industry story, you’ll leave with practical insight—and probably a secondhand cringe or two.

☕ Grab your coffee. This one's got receipts.