Pressure selling is not new and it's on the rise.
Know their tactics and don't let them push you around.
Common pressure sales tactics. They:
So, how to deal with them.
The Golden Rule - Don't make any decisions on the spot.
Just say 'NO' repeatedly. Stay firm and stick to it.
Politely and firmly tell them thanks but no thanks. And walk off.
No matter how attractive the offer or how insistent the salesperson, never agree to or sign anything on the spot.
Know their tactics and don't let them push you around.
Common pressure sales tactics. They:
- Build rapport - to earn your trust.
- Instill urgency - the offer won't last.
- Portray professionalism - to appear knowledgeable, scientific.
- Build the need or anxiety - to instill anxiety if you don't act .
- Manipulate emotions - they target your emotional cues.
- Chatter continuously - no time for you to think and say No.
- Offer Free gifts and bonus add-ons - you feel bad to say No.
- Offer Easy financing - 'affordable' monthly instalments.
So, how to deal with them.
The Golden Rule - Don't make any decisions on the spot.
Just say 'NO' repeatedly. Stay firm and stick to it.
Politely and firmly tell them thanks but no thanks. And walk off.
No matter how attractive the offer or how insistent the salesperson, never agree to or sign anything on the spot.
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