[PaulaB]

Ok Max....the Barry White thang has to go... Keep it simple..I think your wife would agree(Simple until roses and diamonds are needed) ;)

My hubby has never had lunch with a woman without other business associates with him. He knows that if he ever does ..it better be good bacusase when I'm done it'll be days before he is able to eat again. Now an exception to this would be if I this was an old friend and not a stranger...My hubby has had ex girlfriends call and say "Hey want to do lunch?" where he has replied .."Lets make it supper and I'll bring my wife" Some things are just to sticky to venture into IMHO

[Maximus of Texas]

I've had lunch with female business associates a lot. I think its become more acceptable in business these days. Keep in mind, when I set these up I always invite others in their firm but if she shows up alone, I don't take it as a signal that she is looking for anything. Now, if she starts rubbing her foot against my leg....

Actually, that has never happened. My wife as asked before if I've ever been approached when I'm traveling (like you see on TV all the time) and I sadly say no. I travel a lot and honestly it has never happened. For one, I wear my ring. For another I guess I don't frequent those types of places but you would think that in 15 years of travel I would at least get approached just once. Just once!! Please, for my own ego, someone approach me!!!!!