IF ANY OF YOU ASSHOLES BUY A HUGE TV AND SHOW UP IN A SEDAN TO PICK IT UP

[The Hand That Fisted Everyone]

A lot of times customers aren't there to buy specific things.  Most people go into a store with an intent to buy, but very few go in with specifics in mind.  For example, someone might go into Sears to get a refrigerator.  Odds are they don't have a specific model in mind.  It's up to a good sales person to find out what they want, manipulate them, and get them to buy something expensive.

It's what I do all of the time, and I love it.  It's like a game...  of power.

what the hell you're a flower salesman. how expensive can your flowers be

[Socks]

I don't sell food this way. I tell people if something is unreasonably priced or unimpressive, and they order, I just present it. It's why people treat me with respect, or astonishment, because I speak to them honestly. And I'm a pretty intelligent man, so manipulation comes naturally, but really it's not worth the stress. Whatever, I may not have the highest check, but my experience was much better. That means more than money.

[Hippopo]

what the hell you're a flower salesman. how expensive can your flowers be

Wut?  Flowers are surprisingly expensive.

Minimum is $35, but I usually get a sale of at least $50 unless they specify a limit first.  The most expensive I sold for a single arrangement is $250.  But I've had sales go upwards to $1000 for larger events.

[snoorkel]

A lot of times customers aren't there to buy specific things.  Most people go into a store with an intent to buy, but very few go in with specifics in mind.  For example, someone might go into Sears to get a refrigerator.  Odds are they don't have a specific model in mind.  It's up to a good sales person to find out what they want, manipulate them, and get them to buy something expensive.

It's what I do all of the time, and I love it.  It's like a game...  of power.

well yeah, salesmen are fine when someone doesn't know which model of washing machine or macbook they really need and are willing to play that game, but I mean those frequent situations where people get upsold on extra accessories/policies/add-ons/etc that they don't need at all, because of how 'nice' it seems (hey why not it's not much extra, only a fraction of the cost additional per month...) and their lack of scrutiny in the moment

[Hippopo]

well yeah, salesmen are fine when someone doesn't know which model of washing machine or macbook they really need and are willing to play that game, but I mean those frequent situations where people get upsold on extra accessories/policies/add-ons/etc that they don't need at all

Yeah the accessories aren't something I push.  I always give them the option, which I think is fair.  Sometimes a person really wants the accessory or addition and are thankful I mentioned it.  But if they don't want it, I lay off.

[Socks]

well yeah, salesmen are fine when someone doesn't know which model of washing machine or macbook they really need and are willing to play that game, but I mean those frequent situations where people get upsold on extra accessories/policies/add-ons/etc that they don't need at all

Sometimes if money isn't an issue, and I see that they are a good person, I go ahead and spend a little extra because It feels good to do a good deed. And I am not being duped. Merely sharing mutual affection, earned in treatment most polite, simply expressed through the transaction, but born within the human sense.

[FAMY2]

A lot of times customers aren't there to buy specific things.  Most people go into a store with an intent to buy, but very few go in with specifics in mind.  For example, someone might go into Sears to get a refrigerator.  Odds are they don't have a specific model in mind.  It's up to a good sales person to find out what they want, manipulate them, and get them to buy something expensive.

It's what I do all of the time, and I love it.  It's like a game...  of power.

I love salesmen like you. I let them think they have me hooked and then I get discounts because I can't afford it. 

[silvertone]

A lot of times customers aren't there to buy specific things.  Most people go into a store with an intent to buy, but very few go in with specifics in mind.  For example, someone might go into Sears to get a refrigerator.  Odds are they don't have a specific model in mind.  It's up to a good sales person to find out what they want, manipulate them, and get them to buy something expensive.

It's what I do all of the time, and I love it.  It's like a game...  of power.

You're why I am scared to enter any store.