Picture this: It’s nearing midnight, a time when most are winding down, and out of the blue, your doorbell rings.
The culprits?
Two audacious salesmen, convinced that the late hour is just right to pitch their product. This real-life example, reminiscent of the sales tactics depicted in the movie, The Wolf of Wall Street, has sparked a whirlwind of reactions.
The World of Sales: A Brief Overview
In Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street,[1] based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, audiences are given a front-row seat to the often unethical world of stock sales in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Belfort, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, builds a brokerage firm that thrives on high-pressure sales tactics and questionable ethics.
One of the film’s notable lines, “Sell me this pen,” encapsulates the essence of closing a sale, emphasizing the importance of creating demand.
However, the movie also showcases the darker side of sales,[2] where the relentless pursuit of profits leads to crossing personal and professional boundaries.
Whether it’s hosting wild office parties or pushing stocks on unsuspecting investors, the film serves as a cautionary tale about the lengths some will go to close a sale, even if it means disregarding respect and ethics.
The Incident: A Late-Night Surprise
A homeowner shared that at 10:46 PM their doorbell rang. The security camera reveals two salesmen standing outside, seemingly unfazed by the late hour.
The homeowner, understandably taken aback, cautiously inquires about the purpose of the visit.
One of the salesmen, donning a shirt with the logo of the security company Vivint, confidently asks if the homeowner knows what they’re offering.
The homeowner’s response is a firm “no,” clearly intended to end the conversation. However, the salesman persists, suggesting he’ll return at another time because the homeowner will surely be interested in their offer.
As the salesmen walk away, the homeowner firmly states that they shouldn’t return.
But the audacity of one salesman shines through as he shouts back, “Definitely going to.”
Public Reaction: Unanimous Disapproval
The incident, which was shared online, garnered a slew of comments from viewers.
Many expressed disbelief at the audacity of the salesmen, while others shared their strategies for dealing with unsolicited sales pitches.
One commenter humorously mentioned a sign they have that charges $50 per minute for listening to sales pitches.
Another pointed out the obvious inappropriateness of the timing, exclaiming,
“Sales at 10:46 p.m.?!”
A more concerning perspective was raised by a commenter who suggested that the salesmen might have had ulterior motives, perhaps even
“casing the property.”
While this is purely speculative, it highlights the potential risks of unexpected late-night visitors.
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Sources
- imdb.com/title/tt0993846/
- bbc.com/news/business-25651792
This article was produced and syndicated by Viral Chatter. It was inspired by this video:
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