I’d love to start a thread of things people have said/commented to you that just make you shake your head. Nothing truly hateful or flame worthy, just things that make you go “really?”
For context, I work in corporate America recruiting , but also organize a semi-large charity event and as a result, I have to review a lot of documentation and applications.
Today the example I would like to provide is for a vendor application for my event. In the comment section, the applicant put: “I would like to be in a high traffic area.”
Really??? You sure you don’t want me to stick your booth in the abandoned hallway broom closet?
I remember you! You were very likable.
I also remember the Ron (and Ron-duh) thread.
As for this thread, my contribution:
A co-worker was stepping away from her desk and forwarded her phone line to me. “If it rings, could you just let them know I’m not here and take a message?”
Well, I suppose I could manage that, since you’ve given me instructions.
I’ve just had a good one today (though, I grant some people are so unmindful that it’s probably needed more often than I want to admit).
[ Backstory - Despite our wishes, and at great personal expense, we’re putting in a full new HVAC system in our house, with install being, well, right now. ]
“Since we’re replacing your entire HVAC system today, please don’t turn the AC or heat on during the process.”
Again, my response mentally is much like the OP - “Really? People have to be told this?”
Followed by the “oh wait” internal rueful wince at the top.
Oh, and hello Zombie member! I’m a whippersnapper, so unfamiliar with your prior posts, but looking forward to your renewed presence!
The cure for that of course is to open all the circuit breakers and maybe even disconnect a power wire from the thermostat. And hang a big yellow out-o-f-service bag covering the thermostat like they do on inoperative gas pumps at the gas stations.
Apparently they decided that I’m sentient enough to not need such additional reminders. Of course, since I lead them to the new panel and pointed out the specific layout, AND had already turned off the system prior to arrival, they may have felt I was responsible enough for them to forgo such.
The point is that if you care about where your booth is located there is a good chance that you will get your request if it comes in a timely manner, as opposed to those who make no such request or come in late to the game. If you don’t make such a request, you don’t get to make a complaint because it is next to impossible to make all booth locations great…unless booth sales are so low that operators have their pick of spots. I have seen the difficulty in booth placement from going to (and volunteering) at science fiction, fantasy and author conventions since 1985.
Nitpick of nitpick: It’s how we hide we care if we like you in a positive way. If we care, but in a negative way… well, we show no restraint in expressing our feelings.
Though honestly, @Pardel-Lux’s actual feelings were benign, positive and easily read. I had to go out of my way to get in my own, caring nitpick.
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