deciphering customers

[IvegotsTILE]

I have always got the impression its firstly to see how good you are and secondly when they can get it done.If I'm not that busy I say I'm quite busy for the next 3 weeks but I can move some of the jobs around to accomadate you,makes them feel like your bending over backwards for them.They love it.

 

[Dan]

Never say you can do it tomorrow. But you don't want to give the impression you're too busy for them.

Perhaps reply with.... pretty busy actually yes, why do you need something doing?

 

[adambuthead]

i always say "what do you want doing?i might be able to fit you in" its pretty in direct and you get a better idea if you want the job or not ssome jobs as we all know are more trouble than they are worth lol

 

[Deleted member 1779]

First thing I always ask a taxi driver "Busy tonight. ..! "

Until I saw comedy man Jack Dee say in a routine "I always ask Taxi Drivers.... So busy tonight...? "

Laughed my head off.

Its true - I think we all do that. Same with trades. Soon as someone comes to quote you just ask... "Are you busy".

Dont mean nothing.

 

[Raja]

I know this is a polite , but probing question to reassure themselves that you are in demand, because you are at the top of your profession......Gaz

yes very true i wil b no good then at minute