Out With My Inner Alpha

Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash

A few nights ago, I went down to San Jose to see one of my favorite people whom I haven’t hung out with in over two years.  I love hanging out with him.  We share a joy for this being human thing. 
 
We were sitting at a restaurant bar and a man came up right next to me to order a drink. 
I overheard something that interested me.  I commented.  He moved around to speak to both my friend and me.  He immediately tried a neg (something that not only doesn’t work with me but glaringly highlights “game” with comedic effect).  It took him less than 2 minutes to casually drop what a powerful consultant in Silicon Valley he is. 
Shortly after, I told him I was ready to focus on my friend again and he politely made an exit. 

Maybe an hour later, my friend and I finish dinner and move on to meet up with friends at a place with music.  I notice on the way in that Mr. Consultant also happens to be there.

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