Thursday 29 January 2015

Never mess with a carpet salesman



There I was, 'sat sitting here' planning a visit to the carpet shop we always use, although it's been a while since I was last there. I found the little industrial estate where I thought they were located on Street View but the shop name was different and in fact it looked nothing like I remembered.

So, having found some previous paperwork I gave them a ring:

Me: Hi there, is that XXXXX Carpets?

Salesman: Indeed it is Madam, how can I help?

Me: It's been a while since I was last in your shop but I plan to drive over to discuss a carpet refit. The thing is, I can't pinpoint you so can you please tell me exactly where you are?

Salesman - without missing a beat: Of course Madam, right now I'm out the back of the shop, to the left hand side, standing by the kettle.

Me: Bwahahahaha, snort, snuffle, sob, squeak.

Picked self up off the floor and then had a sensible conversation (during which it transpired that they're just a bit further on than I was looking) - but it did make my afternoon :)

Di
x

27 comments:

  1. Bwa ha ha ha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! XXX

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  2. Fabulous Di - it certainly made me laugh!
    Kath x

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  3. Well, he was extremely precise Di, and it did give you and us a laugh!!!!!

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  4. Don't you love a sense of humour!

    Kathyk

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  5. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TOO funny!!!
    Lynn

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  6. First rule in retail, make your customer laugh and you`re almost guaranteed a sale and even a friend referral
    Lynne xxx

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  7. Tee Hee. Too Funny. Thanks for the laugh.

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  8. He's so sharp he wants to watch he doesn't cut himself!!! LOL
    Hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  9. Love it! I would absolutely have to buy from somebody like that!

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  10. That just made me laugh out loud, I think I scared my Hubbie lol. Hugs, Amanda x

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  11. It's great when you get someone with a sense of humour! :)

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  12. Ah, if only the world were filled with more quick-witted and jolly folk in the world! I'm glad you shared this, Di, and I'm glad you are giving him your business!! Hugs, Darnell

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  13. That did make me laugh. I´m so glad you shared it. Kate x

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  14. Now that's customer service with a smile! Gotta love it :)

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  15. OMGosh, that is so funny!!! What a great day that had to be after that!!! Love it! Love when people have such a great sense of humor. Hugs, Brenda

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  16. He was just about to give you GPS coordinates when you started laughing....!

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  17. Bwahahahaaaa! Now I know what you were talking about earlier.
    Hugs
    xx

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