How to date a PR professional
Four things you need to understand before embarking on a relationship with someone who works in public relations.
Here are four things you should know about dating a PR pro:
Our relationships are our top priority.
Because our job involves satisfying the needs of multiple people, we’re good at relationships. We’re good at mediating, moderating, and making things happen. “Fantastic,” you’re thinking, “this all sounds lovely.”
Oh, wait, did you think we meant our “relationship” with you? Oh, goodness, no. We have vast networks of contacts; we have more “relationships” than Richard Branson has islands. (Actually, that’s a rubbish comparison—he has only one.)
The fact is, we are people people, inherently social, and we will undoubtedly know at least three times more people in the bar than you do.
We’re very positive.
Come to us with a problem, and we will always give you a solution. We like turning situations around—so much so that sometimes you might forget how things actually were in the first place.
Some people call this spin, but we don’t. We prefer to think of ourselves as incredible storytellers; there will never be an awkward silence over dinner when we’re around, ever.
We know what’s hot and what’s not.
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