I was trying to schedule a meeting with European colleague, the dialog went like this:
Me: How about Monday?
Colleague: Absolutely not, we are just arriving back from the weekend and need to ease into the right mindset, catching up and organizing the week.
Me: How about Tuesday?
Colleague: I’m just getting into my stride after the weekend, This is not a good day.
Me: How about Thursday?
Colleague: I’ll be preparing for the weekend, planning my work so I get it finished this week, so no.
Me: Dare I suggest Friday?
Colleague: Definitely No, I’ll be preparing for leaving for the weekend, getting into the right mindset and completing my tasks.
Me: OK then , Wednesday it is then.
Colleague: WHAT! And ruin both weekends?