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A Humorous Reminder To Ask Before You Assume You Know...

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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."

 

Comments(24)

Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I love your attitude and your willingness to move forward and teach people on here some good techniques

Aug 28, 2015 05:00 PM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Lisa - We all know what happens when we assume.

Aug 28, 2015 06:25 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good Saturday morning Lisa. Well we all know the story of assume. Oops! I always ask for clarity.

Aug 28, 2015 07:49 PM
Richard Burge Realty/ Burge Homes
Richard Burge Realty/Burge Homes - Conway, SC
Broker in Charge/Owner

Oh my ... did not see that coming.

Aug 28, 2015 08:36 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Lisa. I'm sure there are executives out there that could identify with this guy. I was afraid it would be something like this.

Make it a great weekend!

Aug 28, 2015 08:54 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Lisa Von Domek ~ OMG, Lisa... this was my first huge laugh of the day. My husband is a retired CEO of international banks and I could just see this happening with him back in the day!

Aug 28, 2015 09:55 PM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning Lisa,

Always make your intentions known beforehand; haste makes waste!

Make yourself a great day.

Aug 28, 2015 10:00 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Lisa, sometimes it pays to ask: "how can I be of assistance?"! Enjoy your day!

Aug 28, 2015 10:02 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Oops!  Though, this guy may be better CEO material than the boss.

Aug 28, 2015 10:13 PM
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

OMG, thats hysterical.  Luckily in this day of technology, it's hopefully still on someone's computer.

Aug 28, 2015 10:18 PM
Shirley Coomer
Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living - Phoenix, AZ
Realtor, Keller Williams Realty, Phoenix Az

Thanks for the laugh! I would have loved to have to seen the look on the CEOs face!

Aug 28, 2015 11:21 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Lisa. This is a great story and good example of what assumimng can do. Enjoy your day.

Aug 28, 2015 11:24 PM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

LOL. 

Don't assume someone knows what you want. Also, don't assume you know what someone else wants. 

Aug 28, 2015 11:52 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

And now he has "many"...if he can piece them together !

Aug 28, 2015 11:55 PM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

Hilarious! Thankfully now days chances are that document had already been emailed or scanned at some point so they can just print it up again!

Aug 29, 2015 01:23 AM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Lisa.  That was too funny.  I didn't see the ending.  Thanks.

Aug 29, 2015 01:43 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Ooooops.  I guess the CEO needs to spend a little time getting familiar with office equipment.

Aug 29, 2015 02:27 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Lisa- that is hysterical!!!!  Love it. 

Aug 29, 2015 03:53 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Lisa hummm I guess both of them  made and ass-u-me ..... LOL

Aug 29, 2015 10:37 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, I can only imagine the CEO's face after he learned he no longer was able to get a copy.....

Aug 30, 2015 12:41 AM