Comments on: The Remote Wine and Dine: Keep Your Clients Happy With Extras

By: Giving Thanks to Clients

Giving Thanks to Clients — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:01:34 +0000

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By: Farid Hadi

Farid Hadi — Mon, 25 May 2009 12:50:02 +0000

This is an interesting idea but, as Lauren mentions, it could also go wrong. Definitely worth thinking about. I think sending Christmas cards etc is a safe way to go but on the other hand, it’s nothing like a wine and dine.

By: Prem

Prem — Sun, 24 May 2009 05:59:13 +0000

I agree with your points of remote dine and sending gift certificates to your remote partner.

Internet is slowly ending our social skills which is essential for business as well as society. However, these small gestures keeps the relationship ticking and reminds us we are social animal and leave in society where personal interactions still matters.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sat, 23 May 2009 07:05:19 +0000

“We’re kids! We eat what we like!” Hate Apple Jacks but their ads were gold.

The cereal gesture is brilliant – a million points for that guy – but a handwritten note should be added to your list.

Sending a gift certificate nudges too closely to sucking up. The online/real life chasm to bridge is really just a matter of trust and appreciation: “I’m a real person and I’m pretty nice, too” is the only conclusion sought.

It’s yours for the price of a stamp.