december-2009

Why log in when
you can go out?
How has dating changed over the years? From my
perspective, technology has changed everything.
When we started It’s Just Lunch eighteen years ago,
singles simply introduced themselves and began
talking – done. Now, couples chat, email, instant
message, tweet, text and even video chat. People
relate through their computers and mobile phones.
This makes it easier than ever to stay in touch with
someone you already know – but nearly impossible
to meet someone you don’t. Now the methods that
people used to rely on for romantic introductions are
gone, and people usually find themselves with just one
network in their city: the
office. That’s not always ideal
and busy singles don’t have the
time or desire to cruise the bars
or scan online profiles. This is
exactly where It’s Just Lunch
comes in. We introduce our
clients to real people – not
online profiles or phone
numbers. We provide that missing network, and we
do it in a way that fits into everyone’s hectic schedule.
“When you are ready
to start dating,
you want to start
immediately.”
Amy Brinkman,
DATING SPECIALIST
How does It’s Just Lunch “match” singles?
We believe that nothing replaces the human touch,
and we don’t believe in “computer matches.” It
doesn’t matter if you both like to jog, both like
Chinese food, and both would like something long
term – you can like all the same things and still not
like each other. That’s why we use our intuition to
create the match. First, we interview each client like
you would get to know a new friend, learning about
their personalities, their likes and dislikes, and
their relationship goals. Then, we call to arrange
their first date. We contact both clients, get their
schedules, find a convenient time and place for
them to meet, and even make them a reservation.
Betty Sinclair PJ Osgood
Sara Darling Jennifer Donnelly
It’s Just Lunch has professional Dating ing
Specialists just like Amy Brinkman all around
the world. Discover how we can help you
create a more rewarding dating life today. day.
Meet your match today.
It’s Just Lunch Dating Specialist Amy Brinkman asks
“Why waste time with online profiles and the bar scene when
you could be on a date right now?”
There are no online profiles for the world to see,
and it’s up to the clients if they want to share more
details during their date and exchange cards in
order to meet again. As part of our policy, we don’t
give out our clients’ last names or phone numbers.
What kind of people would I meet through
It’s Just Lunch? It’s Just Lunch clients are a
diverse group representing many different
professions, career stages and educational
backgrounds. Some have just moved to a new
city and want to fast-forward to meeting
like-minded people. We commonly
see singles spending most of their
time with people from work, but
they realize the pitfalls of dating
coworkers. They come to us to
expand their social circle outside
of work. Our clients do have one
thing in common, though: they’re
ready to meet someone new.
Any advice for the first-date conversation?
Rule number one: Never talk about a
past relationship. It can instill feelings
of jealousy, awkwardness, or insecurity
in seconds. If it comes up, give a brief
answer and change the subject. Avoid
topics such as politics and religion
until you’ve gotten to know each other
better. Make a conscious effort to
ask or answer questions from your
most positive perspective. Studies
show people find you more interesting
when you ask questions about them.
If you don’t know what to ask, just
pause a moment to think . . . silence
can be sexy and mysterious.
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