Just as I was walking in the door on Wednesday, the phone was ringing. When I answered, someone in a surly tone asked me a garbled question. "Excuse me?"
The surly question was asked a bit more clearly. "Will you be supporting XXXXXX ( a prominent Democratic candidate for governor of Missouri)? It almost sounded like a threat, so I responded, "What will happen to me if I don't?"
Growler: "Well, are ya undecided or are ya leanin' toward the Republicans?" Which, frankly, my dear, is none of your d--n business. Not to be bullied and intimidated into silence by a pollster, I gave her my answer and we ended the call.
Dick told me I should be patient; the pollster had probably been calling all day and was tired. Maybe had a cold. Or missed lunch and needed supper. Yada, Yada.
Then, I had a wonder. Do you suppose this candidate's support crew has been infiltrated by the Libertarians or the Republicans and is not a believer? Therefore, is growling at people during calls to subtly influence voter feelings? It could have worked if I hadn't already made up my mind about her candidate.
Customer service is an integral part of how we treat people every day. If this pollster is any indication of the service mission, what would happen in the Governor's Mansion. It is only a few years, but too many to risk. I am awarding this candidate a GONG for having a tacky, amateur campaign so early in the race. Be careful about recruiting jerks who talk to the public in your name! A second gong goes to the surly caller; your growling was indeed prize worthy.
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