Revival of the Three-Martini Lunch? Executive Argues for Return of Mid-Century Business Practice
The three-martini lunch allowed us to mix business and pleasure, a phenomenon that is missing during the AI boom As a 46-year-old executive who now has both people and AI agents reporting to me on the org chart, I think corporate America needs to revive a much-mocked relic of mid-century American business life: the three-martini lunch. In 1978, Gerald Ford called the ritual “the epitome of American efficiency”, asking: “Where else can you get an earful, a bellyful and a snoot
A 46-year-old executive suggests reviving the "three-martini lunch," a mid-century business ritual that combined work and socializing. The executive, who now manages both human employees and AI agents, believes this practice is missing in today's corporate environment. Citing Gerald Ford's 1978 remark about "American efficiency," the author proposes this seemingly outdated custom as a strategic plan for 2026. The idea is to foster better business relationships and potentially enhance productivity through informal interactions. The article argues that the AI boom has led to a detachment that the three-martini lunch could help bridge. This controversial proposal aims to reintroduce a blend of professional and personal connection in the workplace.
This article proposes a controversial return to the 'three-martini lunch,' arguing it could foster better business relations in the age of AI.
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