Author: Rachael

Here are my thoughts on the key greeting differences: 1. If you are a Westerner, meeting Asian girls … instead of giving a kiss on the cheek, test the waters out to see what makes the lady comfortable. 2. Shaking hands only happen when you are meeting someone for business – DON”T DO THAT ON …

Last night when I was watching a movie with my loved one, a movie called Dr. Strange, someone asked the doctor: What makes you become a PHD? He said “Study and practice!” This applies to all professional jobs, dating, and relationships. Someone also said: I found the harder I work, the luckier I get. Therefore …

  There are four types of ring: the Promise Ring, the Engagement Ring, the Marriage Ring and the Infinity (Eternity) Ring. A promise ring, also names the pre-engagement ring, is a symbol of commitment and monogamy. It’s not necessary a diamond. An engagement ring, since De Beer advertised that a “Diamond is forever”, should cost men …

*One evening, Rene and Gilbert decided to have a drink and play a couple of games of pool. Rene was running late, and when she arrived, she found Gilbert playing with Bo (who looked like she already had a few drinks), Marcus, and Michelle. It so happens that they all work for the same financial …

*In terms of evolutionary psychology, men have always been protectors. When a man sees a woman who needs help, he instinctively feels the urge to offer a hand, whether it is changing light bulbs, moving heavy furniture, or killing cockroaches. And when the woman shows appreciation, the man feels good because he was able to …

Clients often say they want to eat healthily but it’s difficult to find healthy food in Hong Kong. Or they might say they’re not used to just having a salad as a meal. There are actually more choices than you think. With Deliveroo and Uber Eats at your fingertips, finding healthy food isn’t that hard. …

*During a follow-up, a client who is a journalist was asking very critical questions. I said I hope you’re not doing the same when you’re on a date. She said, “But I’m a journalist. I always think this way.” I said if you were interviewing Princess Diana or Mother Teresa, would you take a softer …

Rachael & Smith recently created Pool Networking events to increase opportunities for interaction and socializing for clients who sign up as part of the service. In this group, potential matches meet regularly to practice. One night, I was playing with my client Evelyn when two mature western guys in their early 50s came up and …

I recently met with a potential new client who is an auditor. We started by having a casual chat. I asked about her hobbies. She said she likes film photography. She likes the idea that we have to take 100-200 shots to arrive at one good image. It is a process of discovery, often in …

*Peter (1977) a finance controller, met a businesswoman named Evelyn (1979). They hit it off and were on the verge of starting a relationship, but then she decided to break it off. When she called me, crying, I knew it was serious. So I talked to them separately to try and understand what the problem …