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endurance tests-think marathon, not sprint. Eating at shows can be
tricky (remember, you can't easily leave your booth unmanned), so it
is best to be prepared. Consider bringing your food-you get to eat
what you like and you don't waste time in line at the convention cen­
ter restaurant buying overpriced food that makes you feel sluggish.

If You're Alone

If you are alone in your booth, pack food for the day and keep it
in a small cooler. It can be really uncomfortable to try to take bites
of food in between booth visitors and it would be embarrassing
to get caught with a mouthful of food and not be able to answer a
question. Also, food can quickly "stink" up the booth. But if you're
alone, there's not much you can do but buy or bring food that's easy
and neat to eat (no sloppy sandwiches) and doesn't have a strong
smell. My favorites are fruit salad, yogurt, and trail mixes .

If You Have Help

If you have a friend or spouse working with you in the booth, eat
your quick meals at a table in the show lobby. You'll get a precious
few minutes of time away from the booth.

Don't Drink Too Much

Unfortunately, the food and discipline regimen does not end
when the show closes in the evening. Don't go overboard on the
alcohol to celebrate or commiserate. As you can imagine, standing
in the booth the next day for eight to ten hours feeling tired and a
bit hungover is a nightmare.

Keep Your Dinners Boring

Don't try any new foods at dinner after the show-you do not
want any stomachi.ssues the followi.ng day. Try to eat a light, healthy