Theory of Theories
McDonald’s Theory On How Best to Rescue Conversations
And more!
95% of the people have experienced trouble starting a conversation. The rest 5% lie.
Yet, our lives are filled with these friend of a friend stories.
“Then there was the friend who prided himself on the following pick up line…He would walk up to a woman and just say “fat penguins.” Of course, the woman would say, “huh?” or “what?” He would then reply, “Fat penguins are a great way to break the ice.”
I watched this line work more than once until he tried it on a more voluptuous lady. She responded by slugging him with her bag. (She thought he was implying that she was a “fat penguin.”) I still think he got her number.”
And just like the friend of a friend stories — theories can have odd starts.
Here are a few theories that resonate with me.
1. McDonald’s Theory
I was once seated in front of my boss during an annual review. He was pensive. Knowing him through the years, I knew he was about to say something deep. All he shared, “I like that you are among the first to venture to a white board.”
