Yesterday, my friend Melanie mentioned in passing that a handyperson would be doing some work on her bathroom.
"Oh!" I said. "Can I get his contact information? I have some projects I need help with."
"Well," Melanie said, frowning, "you caaannn...."
"Is he, like, really expensive?" I asked.
"It's not that," she said, still frowning. "It's that he's really...."
"Yes?" I prompted.
Her eyes narrowed a bit. The suspense was killing me.
"He's really... gruff. And brusque. And, he's actually really pushy. And I just don't feel comfortable being around him."
"Okay!" I said, laughing. "That's quite a recommendation!"
"So, you can have his number. He is really good!"
"That's okay!" I said. "I think I'll go in another direction."
3 comments:
This info is good to know. I've gotten stuck in relationships with some odd handiworkers so I get how this could happen to your pal. Glad you're breaking the cycle.
I appreciate that she was truthful. Honesty is the best policy.
Does he work quickly, though? We love our handyman, but it took 6 months to change the diverter in our shower.
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