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Posted by SellBetter under Sales
From http://www.sellbetter.ca 4988 days ago

Some sales people get to distracted by superficial things, while failing to dig down and get to the real facts. Just as you can't judge a book by its cover, you can't win customers by staying on the surface of the issues.

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Written by saraib820
4987 days ago

I think anyone who uses the word "Retarded" to describe human behavior is opening up a can of worms and inviting criticism. There was a post here a while back asking if workers were like slaves. There was a great response about the cruelties of slavery. It was a bad analogy. I also read a post a while back (not on Biz Sugar) asking "is your boss a Hitler?" Again, VERY bad analogy. You have to be careful what you say, it's not PC, it's common sense.

Duncan, there is a unit of the IDF that started out as a pilot program and is now in full swing. People with Down's Syndrome were recruited to participate in supply and logistics units doing things like shipping, packing rations and supplies etc. It has turned out very well and their work is hardly retarded. You are right, some people don't get it!

Rivkah

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Written by businessavante
4894 days ago

True, Rivkah - and here is the host chastising we who were offended - which was the clincher.

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Written by businessavante
4987 days ago

Hi Rivkah,

The non-apology post above made the effect of original guest post by Daniel Waldschmidt even more bitter - it compounded the sting. You should see Friday's guest post (check under sellbetter's "submitted"). I guarantee it'll make your hair stand on end.

Duncan

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Written by businessavante
4988 days ago

As one of the BizSugar moderators, I heartily apologize to all the relatives of those stricken with Down Syndrome. Some just don't get it!

Duncan

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