Unquestionable No-ledge
Me: “Hi, I’m starting practice and I believe I need to come in next Monday for—”
Receptionist: “NO!”
Me: “…I’m sorry?”
Receptionist: “NO! The person in charge of that is on leave! She’s only coming back on Monday!”
Me: “So, when do I come in? I have a letter telling me to come on Monday the—”
Receptionist: “NO!”
Me: “I have the letter right here.”
Receptionist: “NO! What’s your surname?”
Me: “It’s [name].”
Receptionist: “You come on Tuesday.”
Me: “Okay. Can you tell me how long the process will take? Is it five minutes, or—”
Receptionist: “NO! She has to explain to you the rules, and you need time for questions. NO! It will not take five minutes.”
Me: “So… maybe fifteen minutes?”
(Suddenly, the receptionist becomes strangely calm.)
Receptionist: “Yes, fifteen minutes should do it!”
Question of the Week
Tell us your story about a customer who couldn't understand the most simple concept.