• MadBigote@lemmy.world
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      3 months ago

      You sound like a LinkedIn influencer:

      I shat my pants; this is why this is a great opportunity to network!

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      3 months ago

      In most industries, that’s considered a bait and switch. Decpetice conduct that can lead to fines.

      If you contact them immediately, to rectify an error, then not so much.

      • AFK BRB Chocolate@lemmy.world
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        3 months ago

        What are you taking about, he didn’t bait anyone. You aren’t obligated to honor a quote from someone who isn’t in your company. If I said my son is a mechanic and he can put a new engine in your car for $50, you absolutely should not expect a $50 engine.

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          You tell them you don’t work for $500.

          Or you tell them that you do.

          Per hour.

          But since they’re clearly such great mates with dad, you can cut them a deal.

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          I’m saying they should not get to the point that they walk in the door. If they call, correct immediately.

          It should be corrected, by Dad, prior to a call, rather than used as a sales funnel, which is the suggestion.

          Honest mistakes happen, but using an honest mistake to purposefully continue to mislead to get them in the door and then correct them is a bait and switch.

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              3 months ago

              How do you get them in the door to tell them without the call? Youre advising using an error to your advantage to massage someone to be a client using a bait and switch tactic.

              It may not have been thenolan, being a genuine error, but that’s your plan to take advantage of it. If they purposely gave the wrong amount, would it be bait and switch in your view?

              Way to go on the straw man, though.

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                  3 months ago

                  I am listening to what you are saying. ok, so you did imply this is not the first contact. Just using a phrase to do so. Obviously you meant something different.

                  Walking out the door, also a phrase. Again, one that’s situational. It means they are on site. For talking on the phone, I’d say hang up. So again, implying its not the first contact.

                  Look, I also think it can be correctly handled, but your whole post makes it sound like a pushy sales narrative that is deceptive. Youre not outright calling for deception but the implication is there. I’m not the only one noticing it.

                  Maybe your choice of words is wrong, but when someone tells you who they are, listen.