It's Just Lunch= It's Just Crap

I stated one of my intentions for this blog was so others read this and don't make the same dating mistakes as I do.  I think my biggest mission though is to ensure that NO ONE IN NYC EVER USES IT'S JUST LUNCH.  It could possibly be the biggest scam and worst dating service in the world.  Please heed my warning and do not waste your money on this horrible, horrible service.

Now you may think Laura, I've only know of It's Just Lunch by reading Hemispheres while I was bored on my last flight.  Does that mean you order neck pillows and bird baths from SkyMall?  Do you trust everything you read on airplanes?  The answer is no, however, sometimes desperate times call for desperate measures.  My mom signed me up as a gift.  She is just short of pulling out the UAE yellow pages and cold-calling sheiks to see if they need an extra in their harem.  This couldn't be worse, could it?  In hindsight, I should have spent the money on  a one-way ticket to Abu Dhabi.

It's Just Lunch was born in the 80s when people power-lunched and actually had time to leave their office.  It's a service for "busy professionals" and they act as a matchmaker---like being set up on a blind date.  Also, people usually meet up for a drink or dinner. You don't see the people beforehand, just their names and a bit of background.  I quoted the busy professionals because my dates neither seem busy, nor professional.

At first you get interviewed. Typical questions about your interests, your ideal mate, likes/dislikes and then you come in to verify you are a living human.  I met with a real slick salesman who promised me they had a ton of professionals waiting to meet me.  Never heard from that guy again as I got booted over to my "matchmaking team." Also, let's note that this team is in Florida.  Seriously, there is no one on the ground running the show. The best part is they pick the place where you meet.  As a New Yorker, it is hysterical when I see what places they suggest.  One date was scheduled at a diner in Harlem.  I mean, do they not read Yelp?  Out of the 67,546 restaurants in Manhattan, you pick Harlem?  This is one small insight on how in-tune these people are to the needs of a single professional that lives in NYC. Some people I know won't date anyone above 14th street let alone another borough.  OK, that was hyperbole, but also, kinda true.

I could go on and on about the poor customer service, the crappy agreement in which  could not find a loophole to cancel (and I've worked with attorneys for years!) and just the pure craziness that this company is still in business.

First date details in the next post, but seriously, to anyone reading this.  Please, do not spend a nickel on this company.  It was the worst money I ever spent....and I bought a lot of Z Cavariccis in my day.