The rug merchant first pours the tea, then starts a conversation, and only later tries to sell something. There’s a modern analog: If you end up sitting next to me on a long airline flight, pitch at the end of the flight, not the beginning.
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Good analogy. Pitching at the beginning of the flight, if the “pitch” doesn’t go well for either party could make for a long and awkward flight! So which airline can we find you on? ;-)
Seriously, can we get your travel/flight schedule? Promise to only pitch on the descent…
That’s sort of like saying goodbye to someone, only to realize you’re both still walking in the same direction. Awkward.
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