Tonight I had my second encounter with a man I like to call Hot Business Groupie due to his frequenting of the business/leadership section. He is adorable and earnest and polite. He also has a grand love for John C. Maxwell, the businessman/writer/motivational speaker/minister who has published 1/3 of the books we carry (1/3 of the store is stocked with James Patterson, 1/3 John C. Maxwell and 1/3 everyone else).
The first time we met, Hot Business Groupie showed me his autographed copy of a Maxwell book and told me he met Maxwell and was struck speechless. Then tonight he asked for more help and I found another Maxwell book and we chatted some more about business books. I'm pretty sure Maxwell is on his laminated list of "Famous People I'd Like to Bone."
After I exhausted my knowledge of business books, there was a slight awkward pause. I wanted to say "Can we talk about burritos and Justin Timberlake now?"
But I was afraid he would say, to borrow a phrase from Canadian-country-legend Shania Twain, "That don't impress me much."
And I am learning you should never underestimate the words of Canadian ladies.
So instead I bid him a polite adieu and ran away.
You shouldn't trust someone who only reads one type of book -- shows they are single minded. The next time he asks for help, just walk him over to the Jane Austen shelf and demand he take your favorite book -- then immediately set up a date to discuss the book in 4 days. That way you can see if he reads quickly and if he follows direction -- both things that you'll need in a man.
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