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Has society lost its humanity? are all sales people the same?

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Beswitched Thu 16-Sept-21 11:50:12

Sorry for your loss. Some people just seem to lack initiative or ability to divert from set procedures.

My mother died a few weeks ago. Last week a jury summons arrived for her. I contacted the office to explain the situation. A letter arrived for her this morning telling her she was excused from jury service on this occasion and did not need to attend the court on the date originally notified !!!

Obviously a standard letter that someone hadn't the common sense to realise was inappropriate on this occasion.

Judy54 Sat 04-Sept-21 16:41:44

Hello kjmpde sorry for your loss and the way that you have been treated. I agree with cornergran it is down to them not listening because they just have a set script to follow. They seem to be so intent as you say on getting a sale that they do not actually hear what you are saying.

midgey Fri 03-Sept-21 20:47:10

I totally agree with cornergran, people just don’t listen. I was talking to a dog walking friend shortly after my husband died….she kept repeating ….’but how is he?’ In the end I had to shout that he was dead.
I am sorry for your loss. flowers

cornergran Fri 03-Sept-21 20:27:01

I know you aren’t seeking sympathy but please accept my condolences on the loss of your brother. My best guess is the people you have spoken to simply didn’t listen to you, they were rather following a well rehearsed script. Not an excuse for sure. There is much thoughtfulness in the world but sadly much lack of thought around bereavement. I hope your next conversation is with someone who listens, has more understanding and also better training.

kjmpde Fri 03-Sept-21 20:12:21

I've just lost my brother . This is not a post requesting sympathy but to ask what is wrong with sales people? I answered my brother's phone. Even though you say the person is dead, there is no "sorry" but just want to sell you something. After repeating that my brother had died, she still continued so I lost it and said " HE IS DEAD, CAN'T YOU UNDERSTAND ENGLISH?" Even then, she continued in an attempt to sell me something. I had to end the call before bad language emerged
I'd gone into a mobile phone shop earlier in the day for advice about my brother's phone contract . Again - "which provider are you with - are you interested in a new contract?"
What has happened to society when all people do not give sympathy and are just concerned about is another sale?