Originally Posted by Grumpyaviator

Zoom doesn’t replace a golf course, bar or spa when it comes to putting in the face time necessary to negotiate and close deals.

After 9/11 business travel was not going to come back, they said. Eventually some businesses will realize that being there in person will give them an edge over the competition that works from home. Then the competition, not wanting to be outdone will start meeting in person also. Then the Zoomers will need to be there in person also. Pretty soon everyone will be meeting in person to make sure no one else has the competitive edge.