Business Lunch

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:38 am

I have a business lunch tomorrow with a potential client. I need someone to come with me. Better yet just go for me.

Ive never been to a business lunch per say before. I assume I buy right ?

I should make small talk. Weather, uhh hot waitress...no probably not that.

How long does the chit chat go on ? What if I drop my fork ? Should I just get up and walk out without saying a word if he asks me something I dont know or throw my salad in his face and tell him I hope he enjoys French dressing ?

Maybe I should swallow a couple of swigs of nightime cough syrup ?

I already resent him for causing me anxiety.

This isnt going to work. Ill just get a job at Burger King. How hard can it be making fries ?

Should I wear cologne, Armani too much ? What if he thinks Im gay because Im wearing cologne. I know I should brush my teeth. I can do that. Maybe thats enough ? Just brush my teeth and smile, nod my head once in awhile and say how about that AIG ?

Should I plan an itinerary ? Ill just wing it. How fast should lunch be ?

Id prefer beginning to end to be like 7 minutes tops. Id have to only order a small appetizer then I can pretend I got food poisoning and haul ass.

Ill pray. Thats what Ill do, Ill pray.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:21 am

Nomad;1162463 wrote: I have a business lunch tomorrow with a potential client. I need someone to come with me. Better yet just go for me.

Ive never been to a business lunch per say before. I assume I buy right ?

I should make small talk. Weather, uhh hot waitress...no probably not that.

How long does the chit chat go on ? What if I drop my fork ? Should I just get up and walk out without saying a word if he asks me something I dont know or throw my salad in his face and tell him I hope he enjoys French dressing ?

Maybe I should swallow a couple of swigs of nightime cough syrup ?

I already resent him for causing me anxiety.

This isnt going to work. Ill just get a job at Burger King. How hard can it be making fries ?

Should I wear cologne, Armani too much ? What if he thinks Im gay because Im wearing cologne. I know I should brush my teeth. I can do that. Maybe thats enough ? Just brush my teeth and smile, nod my head once in awhile and say how about that AIG ?

Should I plan an itinerary ? Ill just wing it. How fast should lunch be ?

Id prefer beginning to end to be like 7 minutes tops. Id have to only order a small appetizer then I can pretend I got food poisoning and haul ass.

Ill pray. Thats what Ill do, Ill pray.

you know how they say, just be yourself?

that's just hearsay.:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Do you have a suite to wear and can you walk tall?

Do you know what hand to use?

Always lie at an interview.

and above all.........don't drink........well.........maybe one.

and....good luck.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:24 am

I'll take your place at lunch but with one condition....I want full access to your credit card and will order the most expensive dish on the menu.:sneaky:

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:11 am

What idiot suggested lunch? What is he looking to hire you for? Make sure you pay your own way or he'll expect you to put out..

Who is picking the place? How can you be expected to eat when you are sitting there wondering if you will now be able to pay for meals for the next month?

Soup and salad... say you plan to go work out after this is over, so you need to keep it light. No soup with beans in it, for obvious reasons:rolleyes:

I agree it would be nice if you brushed your teeth. If you forget, however... just discreetly slip them into your pocket and hopefully he won't notice the gaffe..:sneaky:

Cologne on men says you did not bother showering for the last couple of days and the deodorant is no longer masking the fact...

Over all though, babe... feeling good vibes about this one... really good vibes..:-6

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:23 am

flopstock;1162576 wrote: What idiot suggested lunch? What is he looking to hire you for? Make sure you pay your own way or he'll expect you to put out..

Who is picking the place? How can you be expected to eat when you are sitting there wondering if you will now be able to pay for meals for the next month?

Soup and salad... say you plan to go work out after this is over, so you need to keep it light. No soup with beans in it, for obvious reasons:rolleyes:

I agree it would be nice if you brushed your teeth. If you forget, however... just discreetly slip them into your pocket and hopefully he won't notice the gaffe..:sneaky:

Cologne on men says you did not bother showering for the last couple of days and the deodorant is no longer masking the fact...

Over all though, babe... feeling good vibes about this one... really good vibes..:-6

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 1:37 pm

Dress in a nice suit, not an evening kind but work style.

Order on the cheap side of the menu, so the client knows you are frugal with their cash.

Double inspect the glasses and silverware for fingerprints and other debris, to show you are always alert.

Order your coffee black, you don't need any sugar to hype you up about this experience.

After lunch, take the dishes back to the kitchen yourself, to show them manual labor is not beneath you.

Leave your whoppee cushion at home.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 1:54 pm

I'm assuming you suggested lunch so take charge. Nice suit for daytime, or great shirt and sports coat.

Just look COOL and in control. You have a great personality Nomad use it. People like to feel comfortable so try to be relaxed and they will as well. Simple food always the best choice. Good luck...!! RELAX, RELAX, RELAX

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:27 pm

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:47 pm

no belching

no nose picking

no farting

no slurping yer soup

and you will do just fine.

Good luck lad, I would offer to go with or for ya but don't think I can get there on time besides my suit is at the dry cleaners.

Relax and just be you.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:50 pm

Soup and salad... say you plan to go work out after this is over, so you need to keep it light. No soup with beans in it, for obvious reasons
You eat beans, cabbage, and boiled eggs the night before. The louder and stinkier the gas, the more they are impressed.

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:51 pm

Peg;1162893 wrote: You eat beans, cabbage, and boiled eggs the night before. The louder and stinkier the gas, the more they are impressed.

aw Peg that is just settin him up for failure bad girl bad bad bad :yh_rotfl

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:17 pm

Nomad;1162463 wrote: I have a business lunch tomorrow with a potential client. I need someone to come with me. Better yet just go for me.

Ive never been to a business lunch per say before. I assume I buy right ?

I should make small talk. Weather, uhh hot waitress...no probably not that.

How long does the chit chat go on ? What if I drop my fork ? Should I just get up and walk out without saying a word if he asks me something I dont know or throw my salad in his face and tell him I hope he enjoys French dressing ?

Maybe I should swallow a couple of swigs of nightime cough syrup ?

I already resent him for causing me anxiety.

This isnt going to work. Ill just get a job at Burger King. How hard can it be making fries ?

Should I wear cologne, Armani too much ? What if he thinks Im gay because Im wearing cologne. I know I should brush my teeth. I can do that. Maybe thats enough ? Just brush my teeth and smile, nod my head once in awhile and say how about that AIG ?

Should I plan an itinerary ? Ill just wing it. How fast should lunch be ?

Id prefer beginning to end to be like 7 minutes tops. Id have to only order a small appetizer then I can pretend I got food poisoning and haul ass.

Ill pray. Thats what Ill do, Ill pray.
Go get 'im, bro! Don't forget: YOU are the professional here. You have the goods this guy needs. HE needs YOU, not the other way around. There are thousands of clients, but only one of you. He's damned lucky to find you now rather than after you've figured out you're not charging enough by half. :-6:-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:20 pm

As this is the next day, how did your business lunch go, Nomie?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:26 pm

along-for-the-ride;1163370 wrote: As this is the next day, how did your business lunch go, Nomie?

I didnt do anything outrageously stupid. I handled myself pretty well for a 1st time experience. He wants to grow his company with me and sell in 5-7 yrs but Id rather grow my own company. Im tired of working for others. Very pleasant man. I enjoyed his company but Ill have to think on it. Looked just like Tim Robbins.

Thanks for asking.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 3:10 pm

I'm glad it went well. Just because opportunity knocks, doesn't mean you have to open the door. You gotta do what's right for you.

Tim Robbins, eh?

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minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 3:12 pm

Nomad;1163373 wrote: I didnt do anything outrageously stupid. I handled myself pretty well for a 1st time experience. He wants to grow his company with me and sell in 5-7 yrs but Id rather grow my own company. Im tired of working for others. Very pleasant man. I enjoyed his company but Ill have to think on it. Looked just like Tim Robbins.

Thanks for asking.

will you be branching into Canada?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:26 pm

along-for-the-ride;1163392 wrote:

I'm glad it went well. Just because opportunity knocks, doesn't mean you have to open the door. You gotta do what's right for you.

Tim Robbins, eh?

looks like a shady fellow!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:26 pm

minks;1163393 wrote: will you be branching into Canada?

does anybody really care about us?:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:51 pm

Could you learn something from him and be employed also. Keeping your dream of being on your own in the forefront?? Glad it went well .!!:D

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:14 pm

CARLA;1163452 wrote: Could you learn something from him and be employed also. Keeping your dream of being on your own in the forefront?? Glad it went well .!!:D

To be honest he could learn from me. Hes had no training. He doesnt know state statutes

Id have to produce and grow a territory under his name. Why hand a potential client his card when I could hand them mine ?

minks;1163393 wrote: will you be branching into Canada?

Canadians are so much trouble...I dunno.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:31 pm

Nomad;1163475 wrote: To be honest he could learn from me. Hes had no training. He doesnt know state statutes

Id have to produce and grow a territory under his name. Why hand a potential client his card when I could hand them mine ?

Canadians are so much trouble...I dunno.

I never did nofing.:rolleyes:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:35 pm

Odie;1163504 wrote: I never did nofing.:rolleyes:

Hey isnt this weird !

Your in Canada, Im in Minnesota.

Both of our thoughts are coming up on this screen.

That is nuts !

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:38 pm

Nomad;1163510 wrote: Hey isnt this weird !

Your in Canada, Im in Minnesota.

Both of our thoughts are coming up on this screen.

That is nuts !

your in the US of A?

huh!

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:21 pm

Perhaps if enough folks try to buy you, you'll become as confident in yourself as you should be.:-4

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:27 pm

We're auctioning Nomad off? I'll start the bidding at $50!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:31 pm

Peg;1163547 wrote: We're auctioning Nomad off? I'll start the bidding at $50!

okay.......60.00!

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:40 pm

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:46 pm

You are the MAN grow your own territory your doing the right thing. :-6

[QUOTE]To be honest he could learn from me. Hes had no training. He doesnt know state statutes

Id have to produce and grow a territory under his name. Why hand a potential client his card when I could hand them mine ?[/QUOTE]

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:31 pm

Peg;1163552 wrote: $65!

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm $75!

does he come with food?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:38 pm

I bid $75.25

koan · Post by **koan** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:00 pm

I'm in for $1

How do you play this?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:01 pm

koan;1163570 wrote: I'm in for $1

How do you play this?

The bidding doesnt go backwards.

I dont think it does.

If it does I peaked at $75.00

Thats not right.

koan · Post by **koan** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:03 pm

btw, you talk and talk and talk about absolutely nothing to do with business then, when you think 'ohmyfreakinglord how long can this go on?" suddenly you can talk about business really fast and blunt, then someone pays the check. Usually the one who stands the most to gain from the meeting is the one paying.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:30 pm

koan;1163573 wrote:

btw, you talk and talk and talk about absolutely nothing to do with business then, when you think 'ohmyfreakinglord how long can this go on?" suddenly you can talk about business really fast and blunt, then someone pays the check. Usually the one who stands the most to gain from the meeting is the one paying.

:wah:

Thats about how it went except we came to some vague plan. I was very comfortable with him and the lunch was pleasant.

I paid but Im not sure I got my $ worth.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:41 am

You never really know when to stop in those all-you-can-eat buffets.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:12 am

So, where did you go for lunch? Burger King, McD's or Arby's?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:02 pm

I got a phone call.

The phone call.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:08 pm

So ................. ARE you the father?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:10 pm

Accountable;1164114 wrote: So ................. ARE you the father?

Seems I am. :-6

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:13 pm

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:17 pm

Accountable;1164118 wrote: :-2

:wah:

Youre the one that confused it.

I receieved a phone call !

quote; youre my man

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:23 pm

Who's man are you?? Who called..?? :-3

I bid $100.00 if its casino money I bid $1,000.00

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:24 pm

CARLA;1164126 wrote: Who's man are you?? Who called..?? :-3

I bid $100.00 if its casino money I bid $1,000.00

Really ?

Koan bid one dollar on me yesterday.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:27 pm

CARLA;1164126 wrote: Who's man are you?? Who called..?? :-3

I bid $100.00 if its casino money I bid $1,000.00

wow, Peg and I went as far as $75.00 yesterday, you must want him bad!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:32 pm

Odie;1164130 wrote: wow, Peg and I went as far as $75.00 yesterday, you must want him bad!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Muka Muka Poo Poo loves me and I her.

Id pay for her too.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:15 pm

This true there is no amount of money I wouldn't pay for Nomie. :-4

[QUOTE]Muka Muka Poo Poo loves me and I her.

Id pay for her too.[/QUOTE]

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:24 pm

Nomad;1164109 wrote: I got a phone call.

The phone call.

From who? George W. Bush?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:03 pm

CARLA;1164166 wrote: This true there is no amount of money I wouldn't pay for Nomie. :-4

awwwwwwww that's so cute!:-6

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:24 pm

I was contracted out for a job that came from San Diego today. I got to tail the guy for 20 miles then when he stopped I pulled in front of him and did the deed. I cant tell you what an andrenaline rush that is ! :-6

Nomad is very pleased with himself just now.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:31 pm

Nomad;1164669 wrote: I was contracted out for a job that came from San Diego today. I got to tail the guy for 20 miles then when he stopped I pulled in front of him and did the deed. I cant tell you what an andrenaline rush that is ! :-6

Nomad is very pleased with himself just now.

Well done you! I bet it felt fantastic