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Quote spongebob Replybullet Posted: 23 January 2012 at 11:22
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In one of the small businesses I operate, I have on occasion given a FULL refund to someone who was not happy.  That way, I'm rid of them!  BUH-bye!!  In every instance I've received a blank stare.  They're not sure what is happening, and probably think it's some kind of trick! LOL


Wow.. you're loaded! How about posting some of your companies' websites to see?
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Quote toolio Replybullet Posted: 23 January 2012 at 11:38
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In every instance I've received a blank stare.  They're not sure what is happening, and probably think it's some kind of trick! LOL



I know that stare. It's the same one I get when I motion with my hand for a pedestrian to cross the street in front of my car. Smile
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Quote BorisG Replybullet Posted: 23 January 2012 at 11:55
They probably think that you are positioning them for a direct hit
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Quote toolio Replybullet Posted: 23 January 2012 at 12:09
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They probably think that you are positioning them for a direct hit


My thinking exactly. Of course, the fact that I am revving my engine at the same time could be a dead giveway. Smile
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Quote Gringo.Floripa Replybullet Posted: 23 January 2012 at 12:20
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In one of the small businesses I operate, I have on occasion given a FULL refund to someone who was not happy.  That way, I'm rid of them!  BUH-bye!!  In every instance I've received a blank stare.  They're not sure what is happening, and probably think it's some kind of trick! LOL
Wow.. you're loaded! How about posting some of your companies' websites to see?


Bob, don't tell me you've never read The 4-Hour Work Week?!  One of the biggest light bulb moments for me in that book was to never hesitate to fire a client or customer.  You know, they ones that take up lots of your time with their complaining, maybe need lots of hand holding, special treatment, yet contribute very little to your bottom line.  One of the sweetest moments was one SOB who was always late paying and always complaining.  I had already decided the new year would start without him, but I waited until the Christmas holidays, when everyone is busy and no one can squeeze in someone else to their schedules....  Evil%20Smile
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Quote spongebob Replybullet Posted: 23 January 2012 at 12:26
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Bob, don't tell me you've never read The 4-Hour Work Week?!  One of the biggest light bulb moments for me in that book was to never hesitate to fire a client or customer.  You know, they ones that take up lots of your time with their complaining, maybe need lots of hand holding, special treatment, yet contribute very little to your bottom line.  One of the sweetest moments was one SOB who was always late paying and always complaining.  I had already decided the new year would start without him, but I waited until the Christmas holidays, when everyone is busy and no one can squeeze in someone else to their schedules....  Evil%20Smile


Nope, actually I have never read that book. But I have also given 2 refunds no question asked (which I mentioned yesterday somewhere here). In one of the cases, the guy actually got made at me because I wouldn't stroke his military ego and give in to his demands. I worked too hard chasing unprofitable business in America, so I sure as heck won't do that here.

I was actually making a comment on you having more than 1 business. Hence, the request to see your company websites because gringo-operated businesses are somewhat of the exception in Brazil.
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Quote Gringodude Replybullet Posted: 23 January 2012 at 12:52
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Quote Gringo.Floripa Replybullet Posted: 23 January 2012 at 12:56
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I was actually making a comment on you having more than 1 business. Hence, the request to see your company websites because gringo-operated businesses are somewhat of the exception in Brazil.


Sorry, request denied.  Big Brother (not BBB) might be snooping....

I swear I saw a black Suburban drive down my street the other day!  If they question me, I'm just gonna tell them everything I know, Boris told me!  LOL
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Quote toolio Replybullet Posted: 23 January 2012 at 13:09
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Gringodude voltou Smile

@gringodude Since this is a thread about leaving and I am inclined to digress, having you been following this "Luíza está no Canadá" thing? Brasil discovers Canada--albeit in a very strange way.
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Quote spongebob Replybullet Posted: 23 January 2012 at 13:27
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Sorry, request denied.  Big Brother (not BBB) might be snooping....
I swear I saw a black Suburban drive down my street the other day!  If they question me, I'm just gonna tell them everything I know, Boris told me!  LOL


Well, if you are doing nothing wrong, I don't see what you are so paranoid about. If anything, it could be even more marketching for you.
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