There are names out there that get certain guests excited, and they're entertaining clients.

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Entertaining clients is one way colleagues compete, while after-work socializing is an ever-important part of the professional culture.

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In addition, I have a couple of friends from the New York the financial sector who have now gone annually for twelve straight years, often entertaining clients, and have developed special strategies for how to beat the crowds and do the event right.

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He says that many of his clients use the boats for business and entertaining -- a karaoke den is a common request.

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