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LAS14

(13,783 posts) Thu Nov 1, 2018, 06:10 PM Nov 2018

What do you do when someone you have to deal with just doesn't get the message?

In my case, I'm specifically thinking of my once-a-month cleaning woman. I've asked her to pay attention to the woodwork around doorknobs and clean when necessary. She does for a while, then forgets. I'm probably on my 10th note over the last two or three years. Is there anything I can do besides just leaving notes?

What are your most annoying "doesn't-get-the-message" issues?

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What do you do when someone you have to deal with just doesn't get the message? (Original Post) LAS14 Nov 2018 OP

She'd get two chances from me. After that, I'd find a new cleaning woman. Glorfindel Nov 2018 #1

Take the time MyOwnPeace Nov 2018 #2

Excellent advice. nt LAS14 Nov 2018 #3

Glorfindel

(9,736 posts)

1. She'd get two chances from me. After that, I'd find a new cleaning woman.

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Thu Nov 1, 2018, 06:17 PM

Nov 2018

That's for people working for me. For family, friends, etc., I just avoid them or change the subject when they don't get the message. Really good question, by the way!

MyOwnPeace

(16,938 posts)

2. Take the time

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Thu Nov 1, 2018, 06:25 PM

Nov 2018

and walk her through it. No notes - she’ll get how much it means to you. Ask her not to do anything else until she checks that first.
Probably has a set routine and does forget.
If she starts with that..........

LAS14

(13,783 posts)

3. Excellent advice. nt

Reply to MyOwnPeace (Reply #2)

Thu Nov 1, 2018, 07:37 PM

Nov 2018

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