In 1991 I had been negotiating a contract to be the New England representative of a software company based in Dallas.
I was flown down for three days of meetings. The second night I was informed we were going to a BBQ and chilifest being put on by the owner of the company (catered by a kosher caterer out of respect for me).I was was loaded into a van along with the sales manager and legal dept staff for the 40 minute drive. After 5 minutes there was a stop at a quick-mart. The driver loaded up coolers with beer. I assumed this was to bring to the BBQ. NO, all of the rednecks were drinking from the long necks including the drivers. I got out of the van at the next traffic signal, went to a phone and called a taxi.
I went on my own to the BBQ. Both the BBQ and Chili were made with brisket. I had expected the chili to be cubed chuck. The Chili was far too spicy for my tastes. The side dishes served to cut the heat were a mayo based cole slaw and canned creamed corn.
BTW>>I refused to sign the agreement and do business with the software company. When I got a call from the CEO a week after my return home, he asked why. I explained that if his company took such risks as to allow the van drivers to swig beer while driving employees and guests, I didn't trust their busines judgment.
18 months later they went bust.
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