Car Salesmen and Politicians
There are two types of people who annoy me: salespeople and politicians. Well, I’m sure if I were to think about it harder, I’d find more but two will do for now.
I reminded myself of the annoying nature of salesmen a few years back when I was looking for a car. I was looking for something reliable so I was willing to take on a car loan to do it. First, I followed sound financial advice and secured my own funding before even looking. I found a good interest rate with my own local credit union. Numerous salesmen chose to totally ignore the fact that I already had a loan and wanted to pressure me into letting them “run some numbers” to find a good loan for me. How nice of them.
The other job of a salesman other than annoying me with loans is to somehow show me how great of a deal they could give me on my trade in. Knowing the trade in value of my old car, imagine my surprise and confusion when I was offered several thousand dollars more than trade in value! Salesmen enjoy playing around with the numbers so they sound good, or is it just to annoy us? I haven’t figured it out yet.
If any of you are salespeople, PLEASE do not be offended! I know you are needed and that you need to be good at what you do, I just prefer a no-nonsense, cut-to-the-chase, treat me with respect and show me the real price type of salesperson.
Well, I just reminded myself of the annoying nature of politicians this evening while watching the second of three 2008 American presidential debates. I don’t feel like it was the best use of my time. I know, I know, it’s good to be informed. I’d have to complain that I really didn’t learn anything new, just more of the same political babble. It actually reminded me more of an argument between students on an elementary school bus. The “He said” and “No I didn’t, he said” and the “remember what he did?” and “I never did that! Your mom wears high heels!” kind of gave me a headache. Even the arguing with the moderator for more time reminded me of the whining nature of babies when a toy’s been taken away from them!
I wonder if they realized that neither of their parties are much better than the other when it comes to such things as government spending, healthcare, world domination, etc. OK, maybe not, but when they’re being annoying, it certainly seems that way! Half of the time I think they actually agreed with each other but had to twist words just to make the other sound stupid or totally off their rocker. Totally annoying.
Now, don’t get me wrong, there are some real differences between the two. I’m just annoyed by politicians in general. If you are running for an office, or hold an office, I thank you for your public service! Don’t get me wrong, if things are to ever change, we need some good people in office. Just don’t be annoying.
I just think the Lord was giving me yet another reason to stay away from the television. Anyways, there’s bound to be a transcript somewhere online anyhow!
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