Monday, August 22, 2011

Sorry, I Am Protecting My Time

"Sorry, I am protecting my time".  This is what I heard from someone I invited to meet me for coffee.

This person had sent me a LinkedIn request, and in keeping my policy of not linking to strangers when there is no foundation of a relationship, I requested we meet in person

(I enacted the "Coffee, Meal or Beer Rule" several years ago, which just means I want a conversation...could be by phone... with people before adding them to LinkedIn and Facebook.  I also allow for the "digital equivalent", as sometimes you get to know someone online and via short meetings at networking events, which is similar to sitting down for coffee).  

She was offended that I would not accept a LinkedIn connection from a total stranger.  She said I did not understand networking (ummmm???? okay).

I was offended that she told me she was "protecting" her time.  It sounded like I was some kind of time-sucking barbarian.

Stale-mate.  Oh well.

Have A Great Day.

thom


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