#22 - The Business Man

This gentleman messaged me on the dating website, showing a lot of interest in meeting. He stated that he always drove to the ladie's area, picking her up, because he was a "gentleman". He was born in Shanghai, had lived in Hong Kong and had immigrated to Canada 5 years ago. He was in my age bracket, well educated with a business degree, owned an import/export tech company and was well to do. He cancelled our first date because his brother had suddenly flown in from China and he needed to spend 2 weeks with him. He continued to message me throughout this time, flattering me and expressing interest. About two weeks later I was attending a conference in the city and let him know that I would be available for a drink afterward. We made arrangements to meet. I brought a change of clothes and dressed up before our date. I wore a red/black striped fitted dress, red lipstick and heels. My hair was long and flowing; quite pretty. While I sat at the bar, waiting for him, he texted me to let me know that he was just parking his Porche. He arrived, well dressed, shook my hand and smiled. He bought drinks; we chatted for some time before his cell phone rang. He received a text, allegedly from his son and announced that he had a prior committment to go see the movie "Skyfall" with him that evening. It was Friday night and I was not pleased. He paid the bill and walked me to my car, kissed me goodnight, said he'd call and left. The rest is history; I never heard from him again. Repeated Lesson #22 - Gentlemen who make you wait 2 weeks or a month for a coffee date are usually dating someone else. Life Lesson for the Gentleman - Don't double book yourself on the same night; it's very rude! and don't tell a lady you're going to call when you have no intention of doing so.