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Sales pros are generally tightly wound and a prospect or customer saying the wrong thing to them can often result in the following facial expressions…

1. “So can I get a discount” after we’ve told you that is the best price we can do

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2. “I just need to check with my wife/husband/business partner/boss…”

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3. “… and I’ll call you right back!”

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4. “I’m not interested, I don’t care what you’re selling”

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5. “You’re going to pay the bill for this food right?” when we don’t have a company credit card

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6. “Can I speak with your manager please?”

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7. “There’s plenty of time for you to get a raise, you’re only young” when asking for a small raise our sales manager

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8. “I can see the sales script you’re reading from?”

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9. “I’m never going to do business with you again”

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10. “Unless I can call you on Saturdays?”

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11. “Will you be around to support us after we purchase from you?”

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12. “OK I’m close to signing with you…”

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