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That was smart of them to take you up on your offer! It reminds me of something I read that said if you are trying to sell something to someone and they're budg
by allenu 2y ago
That was smart of them to take you up on your offer! It reminds me of something I read that said if you are trying to sell something to someone and they're budging, ask them what it would take to change their mind. It's kind of a trick question, because often, whatever they request can be provided (or at least an equivalent), and once the salesperson provides it to them, it's very hard for them to say no. Most people want to appear consistent in their behaviors.
- JohnFen 2y ago> That was smart of them to take you up on your offer! It really was. I think the reason they did and the others didn't was that they understood that I wasn't being serious, but the others thought I was. They laughed when I made the offer and said "sounds great!". But, to your point, once they agreed I wasn't really in a position to say "no, never mind" without losing a bit of face.
- strix_varius 2y agoI was once offered a job across the country. I was flattered and a friend's recommendation was involved so I wanted to be polite. Instead of saying "no," I said thank you so much but looking at cost of living etc it would really take (to-me absurd offer, benefits, moving support, etc). They replied back: you drive a hard bargain but we can do that. Welcome aboard! ...shit. But yeah, I moved.
- scrapcode 2y agoWell, how did it work out?
- strix_varius 2y agoReally well, at least in the long run. I stopped being a "big fish" in a small-town pond and ended up discovering more cool opportunities than I thought existed.