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Magigi
#1 Posted : Wednesday, March 27, 2013 11:07:15 AM
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Away from politics now that we almost can predict the outcome, I have a beef with insurance agents. I respect every profession and the right for every one to earn a living honestly. But people should do this with some decency. Now these guys will come to you with all sorts of packages. Once you promise one that you will think about it, they will call you day and night to ask you what the situation is. In my opinion this is disgusting .
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2012
#2 Posted : Wednesday, March 27, 2013 11:16:14 AM
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Try putting your self in their position, then assume that they have a family that's depending on them and you will surely give them your 5 minutes.

I agree that some might come out as rude but see that as an opportunity to correct them. They really used to really piss me off but after reading dale carnegie books I changed my approach to dealing with people. Has not bothered me since.

BBI will solve it :)
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kingfisher
#3 Posted : Wednesday, March 27, 2013 11:30:24 AM
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2012 wrote:
Try putting your self in their position, then assume that they have a family that's depending on them and you will surely give them your 5 minutes.

I agree that some might come out as rude but see that as an opportunity to correct them. They really used to really piss me off but after reading dale carnegie books I changed my approach to dealing with people. Has not bothered me since.


@magigi.... that is good advice there, follow it and you shall have no headaches
When I have money, I get rid of it quickly, lest it find a way into my heart.
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Wendz
#4 Posted : Wednesday, March 27, 2013 11:39:06 AM
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The problem is not the insurance agents, the problem is with our Kenyan culture. We have a problem saying "No. I am not interested". We always give them hope like @Magigi's response "I will think about it".... then get pissed off when someone is trying to find out whether you are still thinking or you though already. If you are not interested, just tell them in a polite way "yes, i see you have good policies but i am not interested in taking up insurance at the moment or even EVER" if you need your piece of mind. It'll save you the grief and them lots of their time and money....

Disclaimer, i also find myself in the same problem and keep asking myself when i will learn to say those same words...
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radio
#5 Posted : Wednesday, March 27, 2013 11:59:49 AM
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Wendz wrote:
The problem is not the insurance agents, the problem is with our Kenyan culture. We have a problem saying "No. I am not interested". We always give them hope like @Magigi's response "I will think about it".... then get pissed off when someone is trying to find out whether you are still thinking or you though already. If you are not interested, just tell them in a polite way "yes, i see you have good policies but i am not interested in taking up insurance at the moment or even EVER" if you need your piece of mind. It'll save you the grief and them lots of their time and money....

Disclaimer, i also find myself in the same problem and keep asking myself when i will learn to say those same words...


Agreed.

Just say NO politely and firmly like:
5) I’m not planning on it.
6) I have no intention of doing that.
7) It’s not part of my agenda for today (or this week, or this month, or this lifetime, etc.).
8 ) I’m unavailable.
9) I’m not interested.
10) It’s not my thing.
11) It’s not a priority for me.
12) No.
13) I’m just not good at that.
14) I don’t have room in my life for that right now.

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