I went to a business networking meeting this morning. It started at 7am… SHARP! I was a guest. You see, I ran into one of my old clients the other day and told him of my desire to start my own business and he said that this networking club could be very helpful and I should attend as his guest. It’s once a week and it’s all about receiving leads and giving leads. Everyone helps everyone. And it’s the perfect way to grow a business. I decided I had nothing to lose so I went. Everyone was very nice. Right after breakfast, the president of the group asked me to stand up.

“Donna, you were the secret greeter. Can you please point out anyone who DID NOT greet you?”

The eyes of the 75 attendees bored into me. I was only greeted by about 1/2 the room.

“You guys are a great group, so very friendly! Every single one of you greeted me I am happy to say!”

The entire room applauded. The guy sitting next to me said, “That was a test, we wanted to see the type of person you are… can you believe there are people who actually walk around and point out the people who didn’t greet them?”

I am now wondering if there will be other tests?