[Wondergirl]

Judy, do these two guys know they lost a big chunk of business and why? (And our economy is bad because.. )

[JudyKayTee]

I think both were too stupid to get it - the printer, I'm sure, is still trying to figure out what I said ("She's going to ask herself?") and the car mechanic - who knows.

[LadySam]

No doubt the guy at the print shop is still scratching his head.
Why do some men feel that they can be so forward? Do they think they are just that macho or do they just not think about what they say?

[Alty]

Reminds me of when I bought my first new car. I was 22, my dad went with me because he was co-signing the loan. I knew what car I wanted, what I could afford. When I got there we had to wait for a salesman, so we looked around. I was sitting in one of the showroom cars when the salesman came up. He greeted my father, asked what he was looking for. My dad told him that I was the one purchasing a car. So he leaned into the car I was sitting in said "Isn't it a pretty color? Flip down the sun visor, there's a mirror so you can put your makeup on without having to dig through your purse".

I got out of the car, asked him to lift the hood, started asking about the engine, how the gas mileage is, etc. etc. He stood there with a stupid look on his face, turned to my dad and asked him if he had any questions. My dad said "Yes, I do. Do you want to make a sale or not? My daughter is here to buy a car, not me, so she's the one you have to sell on this".

Long story short, I made the guy spend two hours explaining every detail of the car that I had been sitting in. Then I asked to speak to his manager, told the manager which car I wanted (which wasn't the one I had been sitting in), placed the order with the manager, and left. That guy lost a huge commission. Hopefully that taught him a lesson.

[ebaines]

Alty - it happens to guys too! I went into a Ford dealership about 10 years ago to see about buying an Escape (which was a brand new model at the time), or maybe an Explorer, wasn't sure which I really wanted, and wanted to see if there were other models I should consider as well. Was greeted by a female salesperson who said she would help me work through what car would be best for me. Her first question was "what color are you looking for?" I was shocked! Color? Are you kidding me? You think that's the most important thing I should consider in deciding what model to buy? I left and went to a different Ford dealer - ended up buying the Explorer.

[JudyKayTee]

When I bought my dream car earlier this year my husband went with me but had nothing to do with the trade in and purchase. I'm not too sure he was terribly approving but, anyway - as I was filling out the registration papers I saw a woman come over, talk to my husband, they walked out to the car together. Next thing I knew he was back, laughing. She said that the dealership takes photos of all their customers in their new cars. She apparently thought I was too stupid or dependent to buy my own car.

I'll mention that she walked right past me, with my registration papers in my hand, to get to him.

Or else I bought a macho car.

[Wondergirl]

In early 2003, I researched new cars mightily and then went to a local Dodge dealer to look at and maybe buy myself a new Neon to replace my 1991 Escort GT. After I found a salesman (things were slow) and told him what I wanted to look at, the first sentence out of his mouth was, "Where's your husband?"

[Enigma1999]

Ok WG, that was good! Lol

[Aurora_Bell]

I have a lawn tractor sitting on the side of my yard under one of those "car port" things, this man came up, knockied on my door and asked to speak to the man of the house. Hmm really? REALLY? I said "I think you have the wrong house". He chuckled and said "you don't have a husband? I want to buy that lawn tractor over there, I'll do you a favor and give you $50 for it and I'll even pick it up". I slammed the door in his face. I can't believe that in this day in age women (yes I understand it happens to men too, but fortunately not as often as it happen to us) are still being treated like second class citizens.

[Lucky098]

I have a lawn tractor sitting on the side of my yard under one of those "car port" things, this man came up, knockied on my door and asked to speak to the man of the house. Hmm really? REALLY? I said "I think you have the wrong house". He chuckled and said "you don't have a husband? I want to buy that lawn tractor over there, I'll do you a favor and give you $50 for it and I'll even pick it up". I slammed the door in his face. I can't believe that in this day in age women (yes I understand it happens to men too, but fortunately not as often as it happen to us) are still being treated like second class citizens.

Come to Colorado than.. Men will treat you as equals and watch you struggle to pick up heavy items lol

[Aurora_Bell]

Lol I'll struggle as long as they don't call me hon!

[J_9]

Guess what hon!! I got a new puppy! Chocolate lab rescue! Her name is Dixie Bell!

[tickle]

hm, I guess it's just me who finds it patronizing and rude.

You aren't the only one who finds it patronizing and rude!

[Aurora_Bell]

Lol J9, get in line, you're the next up for a spanking. I saw the pic, she looks ADORABLE! What's the breed?

Tickle, I am glad I am not the only one, I was starting to feel like a crabby pants. It really is rude!

[Fr_Chuck]

Well DARLING, you just need to set back and drink some sweet tea and calm on down.

I am getting here late, but yes they do that around here all the time, suppose to be a GA thing. It bothers me, they do it at Waffle House all the time. Call me old fashion, my wife can call me hon or darling, not some strange women.

[magprob]

Hey Honey Buns!

[Alty]

Guess what hon!!! I got a new puppy!! Chocolate lab rescue! Her name is Dixie Bell!

I demand pictures! Yes, DEMAND! ;)

[Alty]

Hey Honey Buns!

Mag, you're a dead man. It's been nice knowing you. ;)

[magprob]

Why would you want to hurt a Big Hot Buttered Love Muffin like me for... Honey Buns?

[Enigma1999]

Mag, I don't know who you are, but if you don't stop, I will end up eating you!