Can You think fast on your feet?!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with WHISPERING PINES REALTY 20398180

There is always someone that has a quick wit.  Be it in general conversation or business.  When a problem comes up...are you able to answer it without hee hawing around.  Do you  look professional when the question totally stumps you, or can you roll off an answer right off your tounge.

If you are having problems like these and find yourself going ummm, well ummm.  I did in my younger days, and I had a teacher give me a piece of advice.  Before answering any question, give yourself 2-3 seconds of time.  That way when you are stumped, acouple more seconds won't seam so long to the person you are toalking to. 

And don't forget that I DON'T KNOW, BUT I WILL FIND OUT, can be a very acceptable answer.

DID YOU SEE THAT!?

A man rushed into a bar and ordered a double martini.  The man downed it with one swallow, put a five dollar bill on the bar and rushed out again.

The bartender picked up the bill, folded it carefully and tucked it in his vest pocket.  Just at that moment he looked up at his boss standing in the doorway staring at him.

Doing a bit of fast thinking he said..."Hi boss, did you see that fellow just know?  Came in here, bought a double martini, gave me a five dollar tip, and rushed out without paying."

THAT'S THINKING ON YOUR FEET!!!

Comments (8)

Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

William, There is a lot of that tipping without paying going on at the local bars, Steve

Jul 23, 2008 02:38 AM
Christina Moock
Cutler Real Estate - Canton, OH
REALTOR - Cutler Real Estate

I always resort to the I don't know, but I will find out. 

Jul 23, 2008 02:41 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Steve...so much money flying around and very hard to track.

Christina...I use that quite often.

Jul 23, 2008 02:44 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

William, the pause, and the I will find out are two great tips for thinking on your feet. We should never feel bad we don't have all the answers. No one does.

Jul 23, 2008 02:52 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

If you do a thorough job listing a property, and know the property because you listed it...you won't have very many I don't knows. Good post!

Jul 23, 2008 02:53 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Bill...

Hey, it's always worth a shot! lol

Jul 23, 2008 10:27 AM
Dick & Sandy Beals
Wilmington Real Estate 4U Wilmington, NC - Wilmington, NC

YES!

Dick Beals

Jul 23, 2008 12:15 PM
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

LOL...Well it was worht a try.  That guy should be a politician

Aug 01, 2008 05:25 PM

What's the reason you're reporting this blog entry?

Are you sure you want to report this blog entry as spam?