A typical Conversation
him/her: Hey! Long time no see. How’ve you been?
me: pretty good thanks, you? Work and family good?
him/her: Oh yeh, work’s alright. Family’s the same. How’s business?
me: It’s alright, always could do better.
him/her: oh hey X is going to start a new job.
me: Oh really? Then perhaps it’s time I talked to X about business?
him/her: err. Why?
me: coz that’s what I do.
him/her: no lah. I don’t think X is ready to talk to you
me: huh? and you know this because?
him/her: coz I know X well.
me: tell you what, why don’t you leave the insurance talk to me. All I’d like to do is talk to her, you know me.
him/her: no lah. it’s ok.
me: ok.
You what’s so frustrating about conversations like these? They happen between my friends and I. All the fucking time. My take on it is simple, if you don’t really care about my business or my well being, don’t fucking ask me out of politeness. Anyone who’s in the business of selling can read body language and it’s easy to tell if you’re lying. Sheesh. And what’s this about deciding for other people? If one really thought about it, my business can only work if my friends and clients refer people to me, other wise I’d have to resort to being an irritating arsehole on the street asking, “Excuse me, but do you have a moment to fill up this survey?” Or even fingering faceless names in the phonebook and cold calling them.” You have no idea. You’re concerned? You really want to help? Give me names. “X won’t want to buy anything indeed.” How the hell would you know? Assume, assume. That’s the easy way isn’t it? Then please don’t bitch at anyone when they make assumptions about you! Sheesh.
But you know what. I’m not going to let idiots like these ruin my day. Sayonara!
Current Mood: 
irritated
