Why a Business Lunch Can Be Better Than a Date
Why a Business Lunch Can Be Better Than a Date
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I am creating a new single divorced girl business rule. All business lunches with charming men will be now be held on Fridays! You have a glass of wine, hopefully share a couple of laughs, talk a little business turkey and then later once you get home, you don't care if you go out...because you feel like you have been out! Happened yesterday to me.
A couple weeks ago, I briefly met an interesting potential business contact at a gathering of unique businesspeople, and as is my style, I called to arrange a follow up meeting. He suggested lunch at a restaurant on Park Ave in NYC. There wasn't much conversation in between, and I was only interested in discussing business.
I was all bundled up in layers when I arrived and spotted him waiting at the bar. A warm hello and then he offered to take my coat for me. Okay, then I love chivalry. He patiently and gallantly waited while I took off layer after layer, my coat and hat and scarf, and whisked them away to safety.
Call him Business Superman. Then he asked if I wanted to have a drink first. Sure! It's Friday! Handsome, tall, and charming with a London accent and a quick wit, we were off and running by the first sip of wine. I didn't know he was divorced until the second sip, by the third sip I knew the whole story.: Divorced twice with a child from the first marriage and a horrendous experience. I listened with great sincerity and empathy.
Then we had some good fun talking about dating and sharing stories. Then we had a fabulous lunch at the bar. Laughing all the way. We both like eating at the bar. Then we had a wonderful business discussion with great potential. Then he paid the check. Then he got my coat and hat and scarf etc etc etc. and then we left and walked halfway in the same direction, before warmly kissing on the cheek goodbye. I made a wonderful new friend and we will create some wonderful business together.
I also made it home in time to hit the 5 pm cardio weight class at the gym and then went happily home for the night. No need to go out...I already felt like I had a date. Thank you, Business Superman, for being such a wonderful gentleman. Someone taught you well. Note to self: Make more Friday business lunches.
And note to the FWW Girls: Make more Friday business lunches.
Attitude is Everything!
Debbie
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