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'do you need to speak to your husband?'

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Madmaxxy · 01/03/2022 21:22

'I don't have one and I'm the one spending the money' was my answer (best part of £1000 for home improvement)

Honestly in 2022?! AIBU?

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Dontsayfuckorbugger · 08/03/2022 11:10

I know of an incident whereby a pushy door to door salesman asked to speak with the man of the house and was very insistent on it. Was told unfortunately he couldn't but salesman interrupted and said he would call back when said man of the house was in. House owner tutted and asked salesman to wait a moment. Cue 2 minutes later salesman is presented with an Urn holding the ashes of the man of the house. Still makes house owner chuckle to this day

Didiplanthis · 08/03/2022 11:38

Me and DH were looking at a small piece of agricultural machinery... the salesman looked at me, smiled and winked at my husband while saying 'its so easy to drive even the little lady could have a go'... DH quietly slunk off while the little lady explained to the salesman why we would not be buying from him.... mostly involving which particular control required you to use your penis...

bloodynamechangethe3rd · 08/03/2022 23:43

@LS430

I'm a huge car enthusiast, have had modified/performance cars since I was 17. Every. Single. Fucking. Time. 'Is that your boyfriends car!' 'Oh wow, I wouldn't let my girlfriend drive my car - he's brave!', I was alone every time one of these comments came about.

Any attention my cats attracted, I was never directly spoken to, it was always my partner. Unfortunately, he would carry the conversation without correcting anyone, and every time I tried to engage in the conversation about my own car I would be ignored.

My life. Recently bought a new car, sent husband to look at it, salesman thought he'd sold it, husband said 'I'll have to come back with the wife' salesman 'to make sure she can drive it and she likes the colour nudge wink' Husband, "no to make sure it's mechanically sound and you're not ripping me, who knows nothing about an engine, off' salesman didn't believe him and started to get flustered when I asked questions like why isn't this an original part, when and where was the last service and did they change that belt, the oil and brake disc, why have they ran it on red diesel what use did they have for this aftermarket switch when you've stated it's never been a taxi. And I knocked him down £5k then a further two so I didn't report him for running test drives on red diesel with no agricultural license for it. He was an utter c*nt but I really wanted the car and with the mods I've already done have made over £10k so I'm happy, he probably isn't going to be when the police are dipping his tanks next week...
WalkingOnTheCracks · 09/03/2022 11:49

Car salemen are most confused if you don't comply with their expectations on this.

My wife was after a new car. She compiled the specification, found a suitable dealer, took it for three or four test drives, established a business relationship with the top bloke, negotiated a substantial discount and then called me in. As we were buying it through my company, I had to go and sign the paperwork.

The bloke said, "She knows what she's talking about, your wife, doesn't she?"

"Yep."

"She's a tough negotiator too."

"Yer telling me."

"I know the car's primarily for her, but would you like to take it for a spin before you sign?"

"No, thanks."

"Are you sure? It's a wonderful machine. Your wife opted for the auto-overcrank sports thruster and the direct shaft turbo vroomy eco-powered spondoolick modular drive."

"I didn't understand a word of that. Really, I'm just not in the least interested in cars."

You could see his world tottering. This was beyond his understanding.

"You do drive though, don't you?"

"Oh, yeah. I have my own car."

"Ah, there we are. Good - what marque do you favour?"

"Come again?"

"What kind of car do you drive?"

"Er...it's a black one with a nice face."

...I really thought he was going to burst into tears.

Lurking9to5 · 09/03/2022 12:37

Ha ha!

Madmaxxy · 25/03/2022 17:17

If anyone is still following - job done and they've addressed the invoice to Mr Madmaxxy (who incidentally would be my dad as I'm not married) maybe I should send him the bill Grin

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yellowsuninthesky · 28/03/2022 18:36

How excruciatingly petty! hmm You sound exhausting

Oh the usual MN put-down from someone who appears to have missed the point of the thread. And why on earth would you want to spend money with someone who was discourteous and sexist if you have other options?

It's not remotely petty. I wonder how you would react to this sort of thing in real life.

JudgeJ · 28/03/2022 19:31

@Madmaxxy

If anyone is still following - job done and they've addressed the invoice to Mr Madmaxxy (who incidentally would be my dad as I'm not married) maybe I should send him the bill Grin
Seal it up, cross out the addressee, write 'deceased' across it and put it back in the post box.
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