Okay, not always. There are times when I manage to post ads, communicate, and actually buy and sell items on the free classifieds site.
Like it was designed for it or something... go figure.
But every once in a while, I encounter someone who makes my head hurt. And it might be the jaded part of me speaking, but my brain bleeds. I’ve ranted
Today’s aneurism-inducing example is this:
I have an ad posted. The response I receive is: “where r u located”
No question mark. No uppercase letters. No salutation, no “hi there, how's your mom? I’m interested in your item...”
Forget sentences—it's lacking COMPLETE WORDS! ::headdesk::
For reals, guys. For REALS.
And I’m not saying you need to take me out for dinner and a movie, but addressing me with civility might garner a more positive response.
How did I respond? With the name of my town, and that’s it. I was hoping this person would realize that being short with someone with whom they’re attempting to foster a transaction is not a stellar idea.
I realized my subtextual message was lost when this person immediately replied with “where in X”.
Um... thanks.
Thanks for reminding me of the primary rule when dealing with idiots: they have no self-awareness, hence it’s nigh impossible to rehabilitate them.
Also? I am not the idiot whisperer.
It begs the question though, do I even want to bother...?
At this point? Truthfully? No. And this particular ad has had enough interest that I’m not worried about the ability to sell the item.
Yes, I’m a bitch.
Actually, it’s more that I have no patience for rudeness, and you only get one chance to make a first impression, yes?
Thankfully, I live in Canada—where I can choose not to do business with this person... I seriously do not want to exercise the option that requires setting eyes on them. I'd rather wend my way through idiot-free paths. Or at the very least, lower my chances of encounters with their kind by not pursuing this further...
But I’m stuck... I can’t stop wondering... DO PARENTS NO LONGER TEACH MANNERS?!
Honestly. My brain... she bleeds.
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