Why People Say and Do These Things

The doctor doesn’t know what he is talking about: "I told him it was a corn and dry skin; he said it looked like a ‘fungus’ or something, but was not positively sure, he would treat it with antibiotics."

Tell you your vehicle has a, "knock here, a ping there" and you can have it repaired for $_____, when you only took car in for a wheel alignment!

I wish you well; you deserve it for all your good work. "I wish it were me getting the new office and use of the company car."

"The check is in the mail," I sent it last week on ‘Friday,’ in the amount of $______, to pay the balance off."

Make a last minute request of you for a favor. "Oh, could you take me to the Mall or can I get $10.00 from you until Saturday."

We are always happy to assist our customers; don’t hesitate to ask for help with your order or any of your purchases. Thanks! "I would like this ordered in green and with the lime stripes on sleeves." "Oh, I’m sorry: we can’t get that jacket any longer, it has been discontinued!"

May I help you with anything! How may I assist you! Do you need my assistance! "With all the politeness shown; they are never the ones that really take the time to give you the assistance needed."

Hit your car, truck, or van; if their vehicle is drivable, will leave scene before police can be called and any information exchanged or written down. Color, license plate number, and "make of car" is nil because, it happened so fast and your mind is not responding to details.

Sound or Look Familiar

You always have a hard time talking to a "live person" when calling a company. A recording is in use, what you need is toward the end, or last on list. "If you want...... press (1), if you want ****** press (2), if you want ****** press (3) and on and on! "What you need is press (5) or (6) for customer service!"

Please hold, all of our lines are currently busy. After a five-minute wait, may I help you? "I’m sorry our department doesn’t handle that particular problem, you must call (***) 555-0000. Another five minute wait: "your call is important to us, please continue to hold."

I will bring a dish to the gathering; also, all the trimmings to go with it.

For the vegetables on the menu, add my name and I will be responsible for bringing all the vegetables that day. Day of event, no show or telephone call stating they are unable to come.

My ride didn’t come today; can you take me to the market? "I need to go to the nursery and get flowers, are you available today to give me a ride there?"

"I was calling to check, will you be able to give us a ride to the "Fun Run" day, at the Center?"

This line is for "6 items" or less! You are in the wrong line; we take only cash, "no checks or credit cards!"

We’re here for you 24 hours a day, just call whenever we are needed. "Ring, ring, ring, ring, ring, ring, ring: I’m sorry; but the party you are trying to reach is unavailable, please try again later!"

The voice mail is full for the person you are trying to reach! "Please call at regular business hours!"