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A (funny) reminder to ask what someone needs, before assuming you know what they need!

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Real Estate Agent with Lisa Von Domek Team TX License #0552989

Shredder

A little humorous reminder of what can go wrong when you assume you know what assistance someone needs...

 

A young executive was leaving the office late one evening when he found the CEO standing in front of a shredder with a piece of paper in his hand. 

"Listen," said the CEO, "this is a very sensitive and important document here, and my secretary has gone for the night.  Can you make this thing work?"

"Certainly," said the young executive.  He turned the machine on, inserted the paper, and pressed the start button.

"Excellent, excellent!" said the CEO as his paper disappeared inside
the machine.  "I just need one copy."

 

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Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Rob,

Yes, good communication is a key to success!

Oct 14, 2014 09:09 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Lisa, boy isn't this the truth!   Always need to ask enough questions to know for sure what someone wants!  

Oct 14, 2014 09:16 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Joan,

So true, or be the bearer of shredded documents and the loss of a job!  LOL

Oct 14, 2014 09:22 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Oh so funny Lisa, shows we may need to ask questions before goind something.

Oct 14, 2014 11:48 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Lisa, that is a quick way to go from a promotion to the unemployment line.

Oct 14, 2014 12:13 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Lisa, funny reminder to never assume! Ask a few questions! Enjoy your day!

Oct 14, 2014 07:54 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Very funny, Lisa.  Thanks.  And a good reminder about listening and understanding what they really want.

Oct 14, 2014 09:01 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Lisa.  I have had the word ass u me broken down for me

Oct 14, 2014 10:21 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Rebecca,

Isn't this cute, I just had to post it as I knew it would bring a lot of smiles here in the Rain!

Oct 14, 2014 10:31 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello George,

Yes, this is a perfect example of going from the boardroom to the unemployment line in one easy step! 

Oct 14, 2014 10:33 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Wayne,

Assuming will make you wish you asked a question before taking action!

Oct 14, 2014 10:35 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Gabe,

Thank you - glad I could kick off your morning with a smile!

Oct 14, 2014 10:39 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Conrad,

Yes, that is what happens when one assumes! 

Oct 14, 2014 10:40 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Lisa,

OMG..this is such a great example of not being on the same page:). A simple question could have clarified this but an assumption lead to disaster!

Oct 14, 2014 10:44 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Dorie,

Isn't it and don't you know that the young executive wished the floor would just open and swallow him up after this! LOL

Oct 14, 2014 10:52 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for adding smiles to our faces. Assumptions may certainly lead to unwanted results.

Oct 14, 2014 11:50 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I took the extra moments to 'like' the comments on this blog. I hope that others will do the same to provide a bit of additional support and some points for the bloggers who support your efforts.

Oct 14, 2014 11:51 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Roy,

I knew that you would get a kick out of this.  And, thank you for the "like"!

Oct 15, 2014 07:55 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Hmmm...  I'm thinking death knell?  That's a big wowser!  A little tape and spit and it will all be fine.

Oct 17, 2014 09:06 PM
Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

Lisa,  Thanks for the smile ---this reminder is priceless.

Sep 07, 2015 10:55 AM
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