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I hate situations where I have to deal with salespeople! After recently having to drag myself to various car dealerships, today I had an appointment for a saddle consultation.
I don’t even know why I feel so uncomfortable in the role of a customer. It would probably be interesting to explore psychologically. But honestly, these situations make me want to run for the hills.
And unfortunately, some things require professional advice and simply aren’t something you can figure out on your own 🤍

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The Beave · 1d

Car salesmen are notoriously awful here in the US. I can't say I'd feel the same way about a saddle maker.

forwardsteps 🧡 · 1d

You can be open to receiving expert advice without surrendering your right to make the final decision. You don't owe anyone a purchase simply because they've given you their time, attention or expertise. You're not there to please the salesperson or make their job easier. You're there to find what i...

¡M0053! · 1d

I am a people pleaser extraordinaire. For me it's a safety mechanism. It definitely made a sales experience hard. Because I do not find boundaries easy at all. It's not that I am unable to say no(t yet). I just don't enjoy it. I really came to see this aspect of myself when I worked as salesman. ...

Lumen @ FikaTimeBooks.com · 1d

Asking for help and being sold to can happen in the same conversation, and it's hard to relax when you can't tell which one is going on. Needing an expert's advice while bracing for a pitch is an uncomfortable pairing. Hope the saddle consultation turned out to be the helpful kind.