Raining Chickens

clay hurtubise on Mar 27, 2009

Tags: Agree, cats and dogs, chickens, listen, mattress, Rain, raining, sale, salesman, salesmen, salesperson, snow

Ever notice that some salesmen will agree to anything you say?

“This one feels firmer than the other one.” “Why, oh yes. It is. This is one of the firmest mattresses we offer”. “How about that one over there, the one for $200 less?” “Well, that is a fine mattress also.” “May I try it?” “Certainly, go right ahead” “Wow, I think this is the firmest yet! Is this the firmest you offer?” “Yes, it’s a fine mattress. It’s as firm as they get” “Why would I pay the extra $200 for the other one?” “Well, they are both very good mattresses. It is just a matter of preference”.

As the light snow starts to fall to the ground with an accumulation of 12 to 16 inches predicted, I state: “Gorgeous day, isn’t it?” “Oh yes, the snow is beautiful”. This from a man with a tan in the middle of a cold snowy winter. When I pulled in there was only one car in the lot, and it sported a McCain/Palin sticker. “Nice to have a democrat back in office, huh?” “Oh yes, change is great”

It became clear after only a few minutes that this salesman would agree to any thing I said, so I tested his listening ability. “Man that was something else the other day, huh?” “Yes, oh yes”. “It was nice to see something other snow”. “Yes, oh yes” “Great when it rains chickens, huh?’ “Yes, oh yes, we can all use chickens”

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Debra. on Mar 27, 2009
That’s salesmen for ya. whatever it takes to make a sale no-matter the lie. Interesting topic, Clay, but well done and point taken.
Elizabeth Abbott on Mar 27, 2009
LOL This so very true. Now we know why..”The Death of a Salesman” Well spoken. E
Dee Gold on Mar 27, 2009
funny
revivor on Mar 27, 2009
very clever
bet there were a few other things you could’ve said!!
Christine Ramsay on Mar 27, 2009
Ha ha! I have often wondered if they are listening when you speak to them. Sometimes I think they have been so brainwashed into methods of selling their products, they can’t take anything else on board. An interesting piece.

Christine
Alina Beck on Mar 27, 2009
Made me giggle aloud this morning – thanks
CHAN LEE PENG on Mar 27, 2009
Not always. Some salemen will agree what you said but some were not.
rutherfranc on Mar 27, 2009
ask for a much lower price, they won`t agree as much..
Mrs M on Mar 27, 2009
The worst salesman of them all to me is a car salesman. It’s like right when you step on the lot they are hounding you. Sheesh….can we browse a bit first before you come hound us?
Tarra Buluran on Mar 27, 2009
Ha ha! It’s true. We can never tell if salesmen really take time to listen, if our words really penetrate their understanding or not. Interesting article.
Joie Schmidt on Mar 28, 2009
Interesting article.

Blessings.

Sincerely,

-Liane Schmidt.
macon on Mar 28, 2009
haha, funny write up! but salesmen are salesmen.. anything to make you buy!
Kate Smedley on Mar 28, 2009
That made me laugh, cute pic and great point, very well illustrated.
Ruby Hawk on Mar 28, 2009
LOL, You have it right and not only salesmen do this. We are all somewhat apt to do the same thing unless we are feeling contrary.
deehackett on Mar 28, 2009
Ha, I don’t need more chickens but I wouldn’t mind more eggs! Thanks for the smile!
MrZebra84 on Mar 28, 2009
A very enjoyable read, quirky and fun
Resounding Glass on Apr 1, 2009
haha very funny and also an interesting, relevant topic. Well done and a pleasure to read as always Clay.

Thanks,

-Resounding Glass
LewSethics on Jun 26, 2010
gtf outa here

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