I was just trying to book a hotel room, and the cost was a bit more than I was expecting. So I asked the nice lady …
ME: “Is that your best rate?”
HER: “Sorry, it really is … unless you qualify for a discount.”
ME: “Really … how do I qualify for a discount?”
HER: “Well, are you a AAA card holder?”
ME: “No.”
HER: “How about military? Are you active military?”
ME: “No.”
HER: “Are you a member of our rewards program?”
ME: (I’m sure I was sounding depressed by now) “No ma’am, sorry.”
HER: “So, if you’re not a AAA member, a military member or rewards program member … do you have anyhing at all to offer?”
ME: “Well, I’m really a super nice guy?” I said, just kinda kidding around.
HER: “There you go” she said excitedly, “that’s worth 20% right there!”
ME: “Really?” I said.
HER: “Absolutely … we need more super nice guys in our world.”
Who says … “Nice guys finish last.”
I am a Christian husband and father, who moonlights as the minister for the church of Christ in Childress, Texas. My wife Lea and I have been married for 23 years. We are doing our best to raise our 4 boys, who are all growing up way too fast.
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…and it sounds like she’s a super nice girl, too!
I love these negotiation stories – I guess it’s the Dave Ramsey in me!
What happens when she finds out the truth?
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You are always nice to me when I post, and I’m a Morman…….people aren’t always nice to us these days. So I think you are a really nice guy too.
That is totally awesome. Gave me a good laugh and you got a discount to boot. A neat demonstration of the favor of the Lord. God is so good.