Recently I traveled to meet my new boss. I was pretty nervous about the meeting so naturally Manda took me shopping for a new suit. Nothing boosts confidence levels like new clothes. Black pin-strip pant-suit with a matching vest. Pimpin.
The work day started with 8 hours of meetings and ended with a team dinner.
There were 20+ people who arrived for dinner. The restaurant didn't have a table big enough for 20+ people, so they spread us out amongst multiple tables. I thought it was pretty freaking neat that my new boss chose to sit next to me. I took it as a sign that I hadn't been a total dork in the 8 hours of meetings earlier that day.
During appetizers, my new boss turned to me and said: "You look different that I thought you would."
I was stunned for a few moments but then chuckled and said "I know I'm blessed with a gruff voice, but what were you expecting? A six foot line backer in a dress?"
After the comment left my mouth, I feared she would say "yes, that is exactly what I was expecting." Thankfully, she shook her head, laughed and said simply "no."
Okay. Fine keep me guessing. I could do this all night. Thankfully it didn't go on that long. After a few more questions she finally told me: "well, you look scholarly."
So. Basically. She didn't get the impression I was all that smart. Awesome.
I asked her if it was my glasses. She informed me it wasn't my glasses. Without thinking, I leaned back in my chair and said "it's this sweet vest I'm wearing isn't it?"
Thankfully she got my sense of humor and laughed. *phew*
I never did find out what she thought I'd look like. My money is on the six foot line backer in a dress. Anyone who's ever heard me talk would agree.
Peace Out.
:o)
The work day started with 8 hours of meetings and ended with a team dinner.
There were 20+ people who arrived for dinner. The restaurant didn't have a table big enough for 20+ people, so they spread us out amongst multiple tables. I thought it was pretty freaking neat that my new boss chose to sit next to me. I took it as a sign that I hadn't been a total dork in the 8 hours of meetings earlier that day.
During appetizers, my new boss turned to me and said: "You look different that I thought you would."
I was stunned for a few moments but then chuckled and said "I know I'm blessed with a gruff voice, but what were you expecting? A six foot line backer in a dress?"
After the comment left my mouth, I feared she would say "yes, that is exactly what I was expecting." Thankfully, she shook her head, laughed and said simply "no."
Okay. Fine keep me guessing. I could do this all night. Thankfully it didn't go on that long. After a few more questions she finally told me: "well, you look scholarly."
So. Basically. She didn't get the impression I was all that smart. Awesome.
I asked her if it was my glasses. She informed me it wasn't my glasses. Without thinking, I leaned back in my chair and said "it's this sweet vest I'm wearing isn't it?"
Thankfully she got my sense of humor and laughed. *phew*
I never did find out what she thought I'd look like. My money is on the six foot line backer in a dress. Anyone who's ever heard me talk would agree.
Peace Out.
:o)