Wesley: I stabbed you. I should apologize for that. But I'm honestly not sure how. I think it'll just be awkward. Gunn: Good call. Wesley: Okay.

'Time Bomb'


Spike's Bitches 44: It's about the rules having changed.  

[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.


Steph L. - Aug 14, 2009 6:49:39 am PDT #19684 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

I'm at the dealership getting my oil changed before vacation (we leave next Friday), and I just brought wrath down on the damn used car people.

See here, where it clearly says at the top of the goddamn page that the service department moved 300 yards east to the used car facility?

I took that at face value, and went to the used car facility's service department. There was, of course, no one there. So I went inside and asked one of the salesmen if I was in the right place. He got all shirty with me and said no, of course not, that the service department was 300 yards west where it has always been.

I said that they might want to change their Web site, then, and salesman got all snotty, saying, "I seriously doubt that the Web site has the wrong location. Which Web site did you go to?"

"BeechmontToyota.com," I said, "Since my appointment is with Beechmont Toyota."

"Well, let's just look it up," he says.

(I'm in jeans and a t-shirt, no makeup, glasses on, hair pulled back. I probably look like a dumb college student, and a -- gasp -- woman, to boot.)

(Not that that's an excuse for being a dick.)

So he pulled up the Web site, with me standing there, and I told him where I found the incorrect info, and when the page came up, I physically jabbed my finger at his monitor, and said, "Am I reading that wrong? Is this location the used car facility?"

"Yes, but..."

"And is it 300 yards east of the other facility?"

"Yes, but..."

"So, I'm where the Web site TOLD ME TO GO?"

"Yes, but the Web site is wrong."

"I would have no way of knowing that, since I assume that, in the interest of good customer service, Beechmont Toyota would want to provide correct information to its customers."

"Well, that information is wrong, and you need to go next door."

"Great," I say. "I'll do that."

So once I got my car all checked in for the oil changer, I marched my ass over to the manager and (1) told him that the Web site was wrong, and (2) the full name of the jackhole who acted like I was stupid and then like I was a pain in his ass once it was clear that I was right.

The manager was super apologetic and said he'd talk to the used car sales manager about his jackhole of an employee.

Damn, I've owned Toyotas for 16 years or so, and always come to the dealer for service because they never pull shit like trying to sell me unnecessary service or parts just because I'm a woman. I want to continue to patronize them, but not if they act like douchehounds.

But yay on the service manager, who knew exactly which part of the Web site I was talking about, and who is going to bring down fists of fury on the jackhole.

Pfft. Stupid salesman, trying to fuck with me and play I-know-the-Internet-better-than-you. That never works.


Daisy Jane - Aug 14, 2009 6:56:06 am PDT #19685 of 30000
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."

Thanks, sj. It was horrible, but we're mostly past it.

Dear jackhole salesman,

Repeat after me. "I'm sorry the information on the website was incorrect. Here is the right location. Is there anything else I can help you with?"

It's called customer service. Look into it.


Steph L. - Aug 14, 2009 6:59:07 am PDT #19686 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

It's called customer service. Look into it.

And the thing is, whenever it's time for the Echo to be retired (I'm hoping 3-4 years from now), I'll very VERY likely buy another Toyota. But if it's used, I ain't buying from him. He can kiss my ass and watch his commission go to someone else.


Glamcookie - Aug 14, 2009 7:03:24 am PDT #19687 of 30000
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister

{{{DJ}}} I know first-hand how hard that is. FWIW, I got PG again our very next try.


Daisy Jane - Aug 14, 2009 7:05:25 am PDT #19688 of 30000
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."

It's just...I used to be in customer service-or, well the service industry. If someone is unhappy, doesn't have the right information, or whatever, the #1 thing to do before anything else is apologize.

Doesn't matter if they're wrong, doesn't matter if it's not your fault. You say "I'm sorry." and then proceed to find a solution. (Apologizing also makes you take the extra minute or two so you don't react to someone who is wrong like a wrong sandwich on salad day).

The thing is, even if you had misread the website, what does it matter? He should have been sorry you were in the wrong place regardless of how it happened.


Daisy Jane - Aug 14, 2009 7:07:46 am PDT #19689 of 30000
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."

{{{DJ}}} I know first-hand how hard that is. FWIW, I got PG again our very next try.

We weren't trying, which is probably why I'm not finding it more traumatic. 16 weeks and we didn't even know until Jon came home to find me delivered and unconcious on the bedroom floor.

I honestly think the sight of that made it emotionally worse for him.


Glamcookie - Aug 14, 2009 7:09:45 am PDT #19690 of 30000
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister

Oh God, I'm so sorry. How horribly scared he must have been. I'm glad you're okay.


Daisy Jane - Aug 14, 2009 7:11:46 am PDT #19691 of 30000
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."

Thanks, me too!

Though, the whole experience makes us twitchy about the healthcare debate. Particularly when the conversation comes around to whether or not to cover girly bits. Had I needed a DNC, I'd like to think a public option would pay for it.


WindSparrow - Aug 14, 2009 7:15:49 am PDT #19692 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

Oh, gosh, DJ, either way it sucks. Lots of hugs to both of you.


Vortex - Aug 14, 2009 7:16:53 am PDT #19693 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

Oh, DJ, that must have been rough. I'm glad that you're okay.