Last night's episode of Mad Men sees Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce competing to land their first all-important car account. Lane Pryce stumbles upon the opportunity by way of a fellow British expat who happens to work for Jaguar, and proceeds to try to reel him in over a meal. Pryce is a numbers guy, of course — not an accounts man — so the impending dinner warrants a little tutoring session on effective wining and dining from Roger Sterling, "professor emeritus" of client entertainment. We think Sterling's method for conducting a successful business meal is just as applicable now as it was in 1966, and useful to any man trying to get some business done with a plate and a couple drinks between him and his target. Herewith, Sterling's six simple steps for success:

1. Find out everything you can about him before you get there; if you still like him, let it show.

2. Order a Scotch rocks and water. Drink half. When it turns see-through, order another.

3. Then it's kind of like being on a date. It's best to smile and sit there like you've got no place to go, and just let them talk. Somewhere in the middle of the entree, they'll throw out something revealing.

4. Wait till dessert to pounce. Let him know you've got the same problem he has, whatever it is. Then you're in a conspiracy, which is the basis of a "friendship."

5. If for some reason he's more reserved, flip the script: Feed him your own personal morsel.

6. Get your answers; be nice to the waiter; don't let him near the check.

EARLIER: 3 Martinis, 2-Dozen Oysters, and 21 Flights of Stairs — the Roger Sterling Diet >>

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