When I hosted
dinners
in the Before Times,
before COVID,
before social distancing,
I would spend
the most time
on the dessert.
That was the last bite
in each guest’s mouth.
It would be remembered
the clearest,
the best.
I wanted it to be awesome.
When I complete projects,
I give the people
I worked with
a small gift.
If we’re meeting in person,
I’ll bring in muffins.
If we’re meeting virtually,
I’ll send them
things like $5 gift cards.
And I’ll write them
nice notes,
thanking them.
We might have
had our differences
during the project
but they usually remember me
favorably,
often as being ‘classy.’
The last interaction
with you
is likely
how people
will remember you.
Ensure it is
the impression
you want to leave.