Pierced Temp calls. Man in the Scarf. Cleaning company account manager in reception. Taking me for lunch. Christmas thank you for years business. Reassure competence in Pierced Temp ability to cope solo. No issue. Greet Man in the Scarf. Same weak handshake. New scarf.
Restaurant pleasant. Busy. Waiter keen to take order quickly. Points out large Christmas party in for lunch. Order quick or wait long. Decide on Goats Cheese Tart. Pheasant. Dessert TBC. Man in the Scarf orders same. Selects mid-priced Pinot Noir. Orders two beers. Talks a lot. Keeps scarf on.
Cleaning business good. New clients. New innovations. Implementing new Health and Safety practices. Keen to learn more. Man in the scarf keen to move on. More wine. Asks about Christmas Party. Keep information minimal. More wine. Questions quality of cleaners work clearing aftermath. Reasonably pleased. More wine. Asks about company. Give overview of annual company performance. Man in the scarf orders second bottle of Pinot Noir. Two more beers. Starter arrives. Tasty. Consume second bottle. Man in the Scarf orders third bottle. Two more beers. Main course undercooked. Complaining futile. Large Christmas party in full swing. Very loud. Playing pass the parcel. All suits. Decline dessert. Man in the Scarf orders Port. Check time. Need to return to office. Email Pierced Temp. Receive response. All fine. Office quiet. Decline invitation to “move things up a level.”
Man in the Scarf settles bill. Says farewell. Same weak handshake. Feel dizzy.
That is all…
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