How to get Paul Graham to take you to lunch and review your start-up idea

Re:How to get Paul Graham to take you to lunch and review yo... by sintesoro on Wednesday November 03, 2010 @01:32PM (#1865611)

Thanks for the information about this American business phrase. The implication on an invitation is that who invites is trying to sell you something (there is no free lunch in business).

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Re:How to get Paul Graham to take you to lunch and review yo... by brudgers on Thursday November 04, 2010 @10:21AM (#1868966)

Your correct that it is often a situation where the taker is selling. It can also be an expression of gratitude for a favor.

However, there is another business scenario in which a mentor uses lunch as the opportunity to schedule time with their mentee. Sharing a meal often provides a less formal setting and fosters the personal relationship.

This case appears to be a combination of the second and third scenarios.

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