Starbucks
It seems that Starbucks is always a good choice. Whether you're just there for the few minutes it takes to get a coffee, or planning on sitting there for a while, you really can't go wrong. The ambiance is generally a nice one, and there are some that have extremely comfortable chairs and couches.
In addition, it also says something about the relationship. If your goal is to shmooze somewhere that's not a hotel lobby, that is a statement in itself. Or maybe it is testament to the comfort level you feel with the other person, in that you don't need to always be doing something. Maybe you like that delicious Starbucks smell and are really sharing something a notch higher on the "intimate scale." Could be that you enjoy sitting around watching other people...guessing their life story, silently judging them, whatever floats your boat. Either way, there is ample room for any of these reasons, but the most important being that you enjoy spending time in the company of the person you are with.
Would you ever invite the Starbucks staff to your engagement for all the service they provided and the effect they might have had on you finding your soul mate? Now that would be "repayment."
Thank you Starbucks.
In addition, it also says something about the relationship. If your goal is to shmooze somewhere that's not a hotel lobby, that is a statement in itself. Or maybe it is testament to the comfort level you feel with the other person, in that you don't need to always be doing something. Maybe you like that delicious Starbucks smell and are really sharing something a notch higher on the "intimate scale." Could be that you enjoy sitting around watching other people...guessing their life story, silently judging them, whatever floats your boat. Either way, there is ample room for any of these reasons, but the most important being that you enjoy spending time in the company of the person you are with.
Would you ever invite the Starbucks staff to your engagement for all the service they provided and the effect they might have had on you finding your soul mate? Now that would be "repayment."
Thank you Starbucks.