I’m a female member. I’m grateful to receive offers at least once a month, but many of them come the day before or even on the day itself, so sometimes I can’t accept them even when I’d like to.

I’m Saito, a column writer♪ This is just my personal opinion, so please take it only as a bit of reassurance. There have been several times when, because a business trip or client dinner was canceled, I offered a dinner date around noon on the same day. I’m sure the club staff know they probably won’t get a yes from a woman on their first call, so they likely contact several women. From the women’s perspective, they may be thinking: “Same-day offers happen more often than I expected.” “Am I just being called in as a replacement because another woman canceled?” I’m truly sorry. Actually, it’s quite rude of me, so please feel free to decline without hesitation...