Selling and Dating
Building Trust
Although I personally have had a lot more success with selling than I did with dating, I have noticed many similarities. Whether it be asking someone out, approaching a customer, asking someone to dance, or closing a sale, in most cases one person probably would like to get more out of the relationship than the other would; or is ready for. Consequently your words early in the “relationship” are crucial.
Six Things You Should Never Say on a First Date
“So how much do you earn?”
“I’ve never had any luck with dating.”
“Sorry I’m Late, I forgot my meds.”
“Have you had any work done?”
“Let me tell you about my ex.?
“What Do You think of a big church Wedding?”
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No, I have not been visiting E-Harmony, this article was posted on Oceanic Cable’s Home Page today.
Six Things You Should Not Ask When Greeting a Customer
“May I help you.”
“Is there something in particular you are looking for?
“Are you finding everything okay?”
“Would you like to try that on?”
“Do you have any questions?”
“Is there something I can show you?”
While these questions may seem harmless, and even effective at times, they also can shut you down. Questions demand answers, and sometimes the answer may feel like a commitment the customer is not ready to make. The rule when asking questions is NEVER ask a question that MIGHT get you an answer you DON’T want to hear. Ask questions that are safe for the customer to answer and you will gain permission to proceed.
August 19th, 2010 at 1:07 am
This article just left me wondering on
What should we ask a customer then?
August 19th, 2010 at 8:52 am
Ron Here;
Mahalo for asking. The two best opening questions are:
“Do you live in the area?”
“Have you been in our store before?”
Both questions will lead to the opportunity to talk about the store.
If the customer has been in the store before, ask, “When were you in the store last?”