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16377 messages, Last post on Feb 11, 2006 at 4:59 AM
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Interesting. I usually say I'm "Bianca R...." Maybe that's why they go to first names immediately rather than Ms. or Mrs. R.... I bought my last car from a young salesman who used Mrs. from the start. Maybe coincidence, maybe that I felt I was treated better there. Didn't hurt that the dealership had exactly the car I wanted, of course.
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Replying to: biancar (Feb 10, 2006 8:45 am) I think that calling someone Mr. or Mrs. [your name here] conveys a level of respect that you can never get when you use someone first name. I think it is sad that that type of respect is missing today. |
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Replying to: biancar (Feb 10, 2006 8:45 am) I don't think it has anything to do with car sales at all. It's just normal every day life..... If someone introduces themselves to me (no matter where it is, in any situation) by their first name, I presume that to mean they want me to call them by their first name. Otherwise they wouldn't have offered up that information. If they say "Mrs. Smith", then naturally I'd call them Mrs. Smith. If they "Dr. Jones" then I'd call them Dr. Jones or just Doctor. Bianca: Conversely, If the salesperson introduced themselves as "David Williams", would you call them Mr. Williams until they told you to "just call him David"? Even if they were older than you? |
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Yes, if they gave both first and last names, I'd say Mr. Williams until told otherwise. *Especially* if they were older than me. If I meet someone at a party or social event, that's different, I'd assume everyone is on first-name basis. But in a professional context, if someone wants me to turn over a large pile of money in return for a product, then I like to use last names at least until we've established more than just a passing relationship. |
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Replying to: snakeweasel (Feb 09, 2006 2:05 pm) The insurance underwriter would have a fit if they saw that.<< When I bought my car, they gave me a tour of the Service write up area, not the service bays themselves. |
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Replying to: qbrozen (Feb 10, 2006 8:16 am) Heck, I was almost "fully vested"! I want my seniority back!
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Replying to: isellhondas (Feb 10, 2006 9:29 am) It won't do any good for retirement. Companies will do away with all retirement plans-you're on your own. |
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Replying to: isellhondas (Feb 10, 2006 9:29 am) ok...I did my carspace so plz join and add your name to my friends list. I will load more pics over the weekend. |
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Anyone on here ever go into a dealership and refuse to give the salesperson your name? even the first name? When I was a salesperson I always got a kick out of these folks. I immediately would refer to them as Mr. or Mrs X. After two or three times I always got the name and a few chuckles. |
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Replying to: audia8q (Feb 10, 2006 9:44 am) |
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