But the badgering sales assistant kept asking me, "Don’t you want to take a pair of pants too?" No, thank you. "Maybe a pair of jeans?" No, no. "Let me show you these new shirts that arrived this week, they’re beautiful." I'm already taking two. "And shoes? Look at these shoes… And those socks..." Arrgh! Lord, grant me patience!
And when I made the mistake of mentioning that I travel a lot, she said: "Let me show you a suitcase..." I almost asked her if they sold “cluelessness” at the store too, as she showed plenty, but I thought she would not understand the question.
Don’t get me wrong, I admire the chutzpah. I also understand she needs the commission. But all she achieved through her insistence was making me think twice if I should ever go back there. She didn’t increase her commission today, and probably won’t get repeat sales from me in the future.
Jesus said: They assume that for their much speaking they will be heard. Matthew 6:7
Not even God can stand blabbermouths. Husbands can’t take wives who talk too much. Children cover their ears when their parents start lecturing. Employees get tired of management’s empty words.
If you want to be heard:
1. Make it short
2. Make it clear
3. Speak with conviction
4. Speak only when necessary
Then, when you open your mouth, you will command much more attention.
7 comments:
Bishop I have to say that the way you write to get a point a cross is really funny.
Even this blog is short and straight to the point, I got it. That is something I will work on even more, because I can see how annoying that can be.
Beautiful message Bishop, its like when you write a letter for the exams the lectures they only want key words short and simple to be heard straight to the point. ie like Elijah's prayer nothing much only simple..
Thank you once again
This post was exactly the message clear and concise, which is something I know I will be working on. Thanks Bishop!
I totally agree with these 4 tips you give: I live with four men at home and I Consat every day that to talk a lot does not produce many results! The wise woman thought before speaking, well chosen when to speak, and how. This avoids a lot of confusion and also saves time!
In all honesty, I could see a part of mine that situation you experienced Bishop. The pointers you left are very helpful. Thank you.
This post makes me laugh but i totally agree. There is no use babbling on about the same thing but putting it in different ways, but its important to get to the point. To be honest this is exactly how i feel when im praying and once ive said what i need to thats it really and i remember that very verse that you quoted.
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