Can you say: Could we get to know each other first before we talk business?

[B45]

Can you say:

Could we get to know each other first before we talk business?

VS

Can we get to know each other first before we talk business?

Are both okay?

 

[MikeNewYork]

You could use either, but the first would be more common.

 

[tzfujimino]

Please allow me to ask a question.
What are they going to do next?
Are they going to exchange business cards and introduce themselves, perhaps?

 

[MikeNewYork]

For me, it sounds like a conversation, a cup of coffee, or perhaps a drink. Then they will talk business.