Situation 9:

Going to Lunch

Wow,that went pretty well.Mr.Barnes was easy today.

Easy on you maybe,I don’t think he likes me.

Don’t be ridiculous.He likes you,but he’s a businessman

like me and so I know how to talk to him.

I’m not so sure.

Well,I’m sure that I’m hungry.Why don’t we continue

talking over lunch?

That sounds great;I’m starving (They walk outside the

building to a restaurant.)

Do you like Italian food? This place is terrific.

Like it?I love it.Let’s go in.(They sit down and

look at the menu for a while,then the waitress comes.)

What are your specials today?

Today we have roasted lamb and vegetable lasagna.

I highly recommend the lasagna.

The lasagna sounds good;I’ll have that.

And you,sir?

No.No vegetables for me,I want some meat.I’ll try the lamb,

please.

Also an excellent choice.Would you care for anything

to drink?

Yes,I’ll have a double martini.

Steve,what about the meeting?

Oh.Yes.Better make that a mineral water.

I’ll have some lemonade,please.And could you bring us

some bread to start?

Of course,I’ll be right back with that.

I like this place.They have really good service.

Just follow me and you won’t go wrong.

Not with restaurants,at least.