Was I mean to salesman? - Democratic Underground

atomic-fly

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Fri Mar-10-06 01:44 PM
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Was I mean to salesman?

Edited on Fri Mar-10-06 02:03 PM by atomic-fly

I was looking at computers at Best Buy when
a salesman approaches.
*hi I'm so and so, shakes hand, what's your name?*
I said that's alright I'm just looking.
*i still want to know your name*
I'm not ready to commit to anything...backing away from him.
I kind of made a bee line for the exit after that.
I just felt like my space was being violated, but the
guy was friendly and I felt a little bad by my reaction to him.

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ThomCat

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Fri Mar-10-06 01:56 PM
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1. You did right.

It's a common sales tactic. Once they know your name they create a false sense of intimacy that helps with high pressure sales tactics.

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genieroze

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Fri Mar-10-06 03:12 PM
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2. Wow, I always go to Best Buy and I never had anything like that happen.

Can I help you?, No I'm just looking. Let me know if you need help. That's it.

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snacker

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Fri Mar-10-06 03:15 PM
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3. I would have done the same thing. n/t

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sendero

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Fri Mar-10-06 03:16 PM
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4. You didn't do anything wrong..

... and neither did he :)

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grace0418

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Fri Mar-10-06 03:20 PM
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5. "I still want to know your name"- WTF?!

Since when does a salesperson at Best Buy have the right to demand that you identify yourself? You didn't do ANYTHING wrong in your reaction.

If that had been me, I would've replied "Well, I STILL want to be left in peace. It looks like neither one of us is getting what we want."

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LSK

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Fri Mar-10-06 03:21 PM
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6. yeah, i hate those stalker-sales people in stores

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ContraBass Black

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Fri Mar-10-06 03:22 PM
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7. You shouldn't have backed away.

You should have turned and marched.

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Ariana Celeste

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Fri Mar-10-06 04:00 PM
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8. Eww. I would have done the same.

I don't like giving my name to sales people. As far as I'm concerned, when you say "I'm just looking", that means they should find another customer to question.

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atomic-fly

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Fri Mar-10-06 04:06 PM
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9. I did have a gift card(rebate) burning a hole in my pocket....

but they chased me out. I'll try again next week.

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