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[onefixedstar]

I've got two meetings today. One runs over lunch (11:00-2:30) and one runs over dinner (6:00-8:30). I suppose that works out after a fashion--late lunch followed by a late dinner--but I'd really like to know why people as this university have such a fondness for scheduling things during meal times.

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[llhinkle.livejournal.com]

No other time, thats probably why.

Ive scheduled meetings over meals because all other times are blocked. However, I always provide food for people I meet with during meals or meet in restaurants.

[onefixedstar.livejournal.com]

For lunch, I think you're correct that it was the only time available. As it turns out, we went out for lunch during the meeting, so I didn't starve. As for supper, 6:00 seems to be the standard start time for all evening activities here. I haven't figured out why, but I find it mildly irritating because I'm never hungry at 5:00.

[semiotic-trader.livejournal.com]

See, if you went to a nice university, they would schedule things during meal times and feed you.

[onefixedstar.livejournal.com]

If it were a department event, they would feed us. But tonight's meeting is run by the Graduate Student Union, and I don't think they have enough money to feed everyone. They do offer food after the meeting, but that's because they know most people won't stay.

:)

[steninja.livejournal.com]

Just bring food, and offer to share :D

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[onefixedstar.livejournal.com]

There will be like 80 people there tonight. I can't afford that much food! Would have worked well this morning, though. Oh well--next time! :)