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."
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.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate that she was truthful. Honesty is the best policy.
ReplyDeleteDoes he work quickly, though? We love our handyman, but it took 6 months to change the diverter in our shower.
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