I agree, nothing sets "I will not buy your crap" more firmly in my mind than a sales person that touches me physically.
Re:Don't touch me, I'm British
by realitygrill on Sunday March 13, 2011 @12:32AM
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I always wonder about this - I used to be completely touch-avoidant, and trained myself to be less so (As you can probably tell, I'm not a sales/marketing guy). I don't think I'm unnatural about it, but how can you really tell?
It's only blown up once.
Just noticing the parallels that something social delivered too perfectly polished seems like a computer generated face with perfect symmetry, e.g., totally fake.
You probably meant "i.e.". "e.g." means "for example".
Some people could use to leave the canned pitch in the elevator.
I'm not doubting your story but maybe it's to do with intentions? A slimy salesperson who fakes warmth and friendliness in an attempt to ingratiate himself would rub me up the wrong way as well, but when done sincerely I really appreciate it and make an effort to do it for others too.
I suppose it is possible that everyone i know secretly resents it and gossips behind my back about my creepy touchy feeliness but I don't think so. Indeed, they reciprocate, which would be pretty counterproductive if they actually wanted me to stop.
Just something to consider - not saying that's the case with you, but this is a classic area where immediate or obvious reactions are often very different from inward feeling.