I have a first date tonight but am also expecting a business call. I know it's rude, but should I take the call even if it could go 30 mins?

No, it is indeed rude to take a long call while on a date! You should excuse yourself from the call within a minute or less of answering. And, don't forget to apologize to your date even for that.

Or, you could reschedule or cancel the business call or the date. If you are going to a restaurant or theater you should turn off your cell phone while you are there. This is pretty basic manners, you already knew the answer.

Well, Call your date and explain that you may end up in a long business call tonight, and ask if they would like to reschedule or take a break and patiently wait somewhere during your call... Some do not mind sitting there eating the rest of their meal.. if a business call comes in for their partner. As they are happy they have a job. But, Whoever you date I hope would be understanding, and if they want to reschedule I hope you understand too.

Or You could have a short thing to do before the call then after the call go do the other planned activities.. - DNatureofDTrain.

I think you need to do everything you can to prevent these from overlapping. It makes a terrible impression to your date that he/she is not important enough for you to clear your schedule for them. Once you've gotten to know someone a bit, you might be able to pull this off, but until then, I think you need to adjust one or the other.

If you can't reschedule your business call, I think you are smarter rescheduling the date.

If you have a date and you are considering taking a busines call I think your priorities are not right. It would be rather rude if you took a call on a date that lasted 30 min, I personally would get up and leave, that is selfish behavior, thanks Mike!

Whatever you do, do not take that call during your date. Move the business call. Remember, you only have one chance to make a first impression that will last forever in her mind.

And you don't want that impression to be a work-obsessed rude cad. If you really plant to take that call during the date, my suggestion is just to call and cancel the date and don't bother rescheduling. At least then you won't be wasting her time and insulting her.

But I hope you won't do any of that. Forget business for one night and enjoy yourself!

You shouldn't take the call. Really. End of story.

However, I would personally take it for sure. My business life IS my personal life, and everyone who knows me understands this. Everyone in my life understands not only that I live for work, but that work is responsible for all the wonderful material possessions I have.

I know it's a first date, but do they know a lot about you? If you're well known for being a business-all-the-time type of guy, she might actually wind up being more understanding than you'd think.

First dates are always tricky - the people involved are always looking for that one thing to call it off. However, work puts food on the table and will be around even if your date decides to call things off after a few months. The best way to approach this is to find out if you can reschedule the date.

Call them up and explain that you are looking forward to spending time with them, however you have had a work obligation that cannot be reschedule and the possibility may arise that you will have to take a call in the middle of dinner - and the call could last as long as a half hour. Explain that you do not want to seem rude and want to spend the time on the date focusing on them and getting to know them and then leave it up to your date - Would they prefer to reschedule at a time of their choosing or would they be okay with this call? Most people are extremely understanding of career priorities, especially in this time of economic uncertainty.

This will also indicate that you are truly concerned with their needs and are considerate - leading to a gain in confidence later on.

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