As I look down into my morning cereal bowl, I realize: I am eating alone.
That Ferrazi guy has it right, “Never Eat Alone.” It is the best use of time, working through meals. Let’s face it, we’re all pressed for time and taking time to meet and talk over a meal makes tremendous sense.
You learn a lot about your meal mates: what they like, their basic table manners, and, sometimes, personal things slip out to help paint the whole picture of who they are. As you listen, you learn a lot about who your connection is, especially if they are a potential employer or client.
It really isn’t about the meal, either. While you might be hungry, it is about the conversation and the exchange. You might leave the table hungry, but that’s okay.
So, look over your calendar and see if you have openings at meal times (all three each day plus two coffees at 10 and 2).
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