AlphaMale wrote:
My head hurt after reading two novellas, lol.
I'm surprised. I like Nissan Air, and I read people very well, so I will continue calling him as needed. I like that Mr. Nissan is hilarious, straight-up, has indoor shoes, explains things in detail and provides helpful information.
Here's an uncomfortable truth: Tradespeople have us all by the balls depending on the season (with a jagged knife in the other hand), when vulnerable family members live in the house like kids and seniors (you can't let them be too cold or too hot) or if you really need your roof or car repaired. Unless someone egregiously lies, I always pay what they ask so they can make money. I also treat them like a guest in my home (I follow Omotenashi), and nurture the relationship so if I really need something down the road, they'll remember me and hopefully be willing to come later in the day, or squeeze in a last appointment. It's always give and take when it comes to relationships. I am also pro-business, and these guys have other overhead like business insurance, using fuel to get parts, maintaining inventory so jobs can get done quick and maintaining certifications. This goes for tradespeople and mechanics too like Paul at True Tech, who pays for his techs to get training so they remain updated on new technologies and best practices.
You should just (Hodor REALLY) next time. They really remember that.