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I partake in the disgusting habit of smoking, although a light smoker (1/4 pack a day) there is no excuse. I smoke on the side of the building in our designated smoking area out of plain sight of customers. I load up on gum and brush my teeth almost obsessively. It a destresser and a time killer. I have sold cars to customers that we have negotiated outside smoking a cigarette. Sometimes It has worked to my advantage.  As for enthusiasm and salespeople doing all the steps of the sale. Trust me, if you have a salesperson who takes shortcuts, you will be at the dealership for longer than you anticipated. I am not wrong about this. As for waiting for us to get the dealer tags and the such. It is what it is. I am not getting a ticket for the sake of enthusiasm, and I am not going to leave with out checking with my manager because I do not know if my customer I am going to drive is a serial killer. But those 2 tasks should only take about 45 seconds tops anyway....... As for sunglasses, I ask the client before the drive if they mind if I wear them. A. I wear contacts and I am photosensitive, B. I want to minimized the crows feet. Sexy on men, Haggish on women....... |
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Replying to: graphicguy (Sep 26, 2006 6:21 am) I tried one once and didn't like it... I know people who smoke frequently and manage never to smell like smoke, and I've also encountered people who smoke frequently and have smelly clothes and breath that would make the Grinch turn another shade of green. The first one I can deal with, the second kind is quite unpleasant! |
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Replying to: graphicguy (Sep 26, 2006 6:21 am) So do I, It is one vice I do partake of. That being said I would welcome the chance to discuss a car purchase over a good cigar.  Now I want a cigar.
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There is such a thing as a "good" cigar? I've tried several times but have yet to find one that didn't gag me. Now, Woodford Reserve? That is a different story. But then I can't stand venison either and I don't care who shot it, what it's been eating, how aged it was etc... |
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Replying to: snakeweasel (Sep 26, 2006 7:11 am) Maybe you should go see a nice salesman and let him know what he has to do to put you in one of his top of the line models. See if that works. jmonroe
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Replying to: jmonroe (Sep 26, 2006 11:46 am) Ok, I'll go see Isell. I have a couple of really good cigars, we can have them as we discuss a car deal.
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Replying to: snakeweasel (Sep 26, 2006 12:15 pm) That's a good idea, then you can tell us how this guy really operates. I don't know if I should be wishing you good luck or bad luck. If we see you posting over at "Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous" we'll know what happened. jmonroe |
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Maybe I'll like my next cigar and get hooked on them? I'm glad I didn't like cigarettes either! |
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Replying to: isellhondas (Sep 26, 2006 1:20 pm) Back to Sales.....bigveedub...of all the female sales people I've had (all of two), they are more concerned with their appearance than any "male" sales people I've had. I mean that in a good way. In general, they've been more professional in their appearance and their actions (sorry Craig). I know I'm making generalizations, but it's just what I've observed. BTW....us males don't mind the crow's feet, as long as the eyes are sincere and the smile is genuine. |
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Replying to: isellhondas (Sep 26, 2006 1:20 pm) Well next time you're in my neck of the woods I'll take you to a good place to enjoy a good cigar. A good cigar, unlike a cigarette, is smooth and mellow. And unlike a cigarette they are pure tobacco, no fillers or additives. Now back to your regularly scheduled rants
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