4Arthur's Bagels
Amid the buzz of Arthur's patrons enjoying their breakfast, Sam scanned the busy seating section and thought, “Maybe he isn't coming.” Then he noticed someone waving with both arms in the back corner. That someone was Brian.
“Hey Brian,” said Sam, sitting down. “Good to see you again, and thanks for meeting. Been here long?”
“Only a few minutes,” replied Brian. “I've learned that if you're on time, you're already late for something.”
Sam scanned the restaurant. “I haven't been here in a while. This place hasn't changed a bit. It was one of my favorite haunts.”
“Me too. So you went to school here?”
“Yes. My friends and I used this place as a study hall, but Arthur's coffee also saved me after many a late night,” laughed Sam. “Should we order or is this just a meeting?”
“Actually,” smiled Brian, “my first lesson's about why we must order. If I wanted to have ‘just a meeting,' it would've been somewhere quieter. We're here to break bread.”
“You made a good choice. Few bagels better than Arthur's.”
“You'll see,” hinted Brian, “why you're so fond of this place has less to do with the bagels than you think. Breaking bread isn't only about food. It's about building relationships. When people enjoy a meal together, guards come down and communication goes up. I don't know the science, but meals make connections stronger.”
Sam pulled out his phone and started typing “break bread.” He said, “I hope you don't mind, I want to take notes on your ideas.”
“I don't mind notes ...
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