November 14, 2008 · 8:43 am
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Tip #74: The airplane pitch

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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  1. JB's avatar JB
    November 14, 2008 at 9:12 am

    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? ;-)

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  2. Lindsey's avatar Lindsey
    November 17, 2008 at 9:35 am

    Seriously, can we get your travel/flight schedule? Promise to only pitch on the descent…

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  3. Shanee's avatar Shanee
    November 18, 2008 at 1:59 pm

    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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