Exactly. Well put. Read the signals and know when to back away… or lose the sale/job.

Thanks for the comment.

Erin

You’re right… it’s most likely a trait that is present in all aspects of their lives. Subtlety is good, but doesn’t always work (as in my case) and the end result is rudeness and then feeling bad (as in my case).

Thanks again.

Erin

I have noticed people being too persistent and I agree, it works against them. Big time. And it is not only going to work against them in their search, it will work against them in their day to day lives, given it is likely a trait versus isolated behaviour related to the search.

When I see/ hear of people being too persistent, I subtly suggest they back off. Sometimes people just need someone to be honest and direct. Not easy, but very important. As a start, people can forward the link to this article. Simple and big step in the right direction.

I’ve walked away from a product before because the salesperson was too tenacious. I’ve also walked away because the salesperson could care less. As you said, there’s a happy medium. We’ve got to step outside ourselves long enough to pick up on the messages our audience is sending. Taking a moment to gauge response, from the other person’s perspective is a sure way to know when to follow-up and when to stop, or at least back-off. And that applies to any product, including an individual’s skill set.

Great analogy