Question of the day: Highly-credentialed academics vs. nervous high-school students -- is there a difference? The forums at the Chronicle of Higher Education erupt with excited controversy over whether coffee with a colleague is an innocent intellectual meeting, or rife with illicit romantic subtext. (I think it's available to non-subscribers; let me know if not.)
Is this a date? Author: Coffee drinker Date: 01-18-06 11:32 I have been having great discussions with a man that is interested in the same research of which I am involved. After a flurry of emails, I (innocently, really!) suggested that we get together for coffee, which we are doing tomorrow. Today, I received an email from him telling me to "have a great day." Nothing else in the email, just that sentiment. Is it possible that this man thinks that "coffee" is a euphemism for ______? Full disclosure: We are both married. Confession: He's attractive. I'm feeling a little panicky right now.
