2007-12-22 15:51:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I meant proposition to invest in my business idea!!! You perve!
2007-12-22 16:03:01 · update #1
(Frankly, I thought that you meant proposition as in "making a pass" as well... I was going to give an answer about flirting gone awry.)
I think it's fine to share business opportunities at the dinner table, but you should remember that sometimes people don't want to hear them. Since Christmas dinner is a sort of captive-audience situation, people might leave with a bad taste in their mouths if you press the subject. Perhaps you could just bring up the fact that you have a new business and that you're seeking investors. If they then ask more about it, feel free to pursue the conversation.
2007-12-22 16:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Short answer: No.
Given that you are there with your fiance, there is some degree of committment made, one which generally is not thought of as permitting propositioning anyone else.
If you are polyamorous, I'd advise waiting to make a very blunt proposition to someone until after dinner, so that it's not right out in public. That way if you're turned down, it's not a big public thing. Flirting over Christmas dinner should be done with a very light touch.
2007-12-22 15:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by Alexandra L 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had to read your question twice! I'm glad I continued reading. I absolutely think business propositions are always rude at Christmas dinner. The day after Christmas is free-range.Happy holidays to you :)
2007-12-22 16:07:43 · answer #3 · answered by Bridge 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA this gave me a good laugh!
No to what I thought this question was about, and no to what this question is REALLY about. If this is some chintzy business idea, I'd really not proposition them, otherwise you'll BE THAT loser with the lame business ideas, and you'll never get taken seriously again.
2007-12-22 19:01:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No no no - not at the Christmas dinner table. You may bring it up during the socializing after the meal once you have stepped away from the table. But please don't bring up business during the meal or at the table - too rude and disrespectful of the host and the spirit of the holidays.
2007-12-22 16:33:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you wait a day later? It's obvious that you're excited about this venture, but business can wait.
Plus, it shows your fiance that business doesn't always come first in life, that being together with family is important and SACRED!
Now, do you believe this?
2007-12-22 16:10:01 · answer #6 · answered by Lighthouse 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most people would consider that quite rude, since you are asking this question in the etiquette section. Even if the target of your spiel is interested, others won't be, and particularly the hostess might not like it. Act like a guest in your hosts' home, not a traveling salesman.
2007-12-22 16:13:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes, too early i would say. let them get to know you so they don't have the feeling of being used.
2007-12-22 16:06:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋