Marketing ...

[NJRR]

One buzz word in today's business world is MARKETING. People often ask for a simple explanation of "Marketing." Well, here it is:

** You're a woman and you see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and say, "I'm fantastic in bed." That's Direct Marketing.

** You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a handsome guy. One of your friends goes up to him and, pointing at you, says, "She's fantastic in bed." That's Advertising.

** You see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and get his telephone number. The next day you call and say, "Hi, I'm fantastic in bed." That's Telemarketing.

** You see a guy at a party; you straighten your dress. You walk up to him and pour him a drink. You say, "May I?" and reach up to straighten his tie, brushing your breast lightly against his arm, and then say, "By the way, I'm fantastic in bed." That's Public Relations.

** You're at a party and see a handsome guy. He walks up to you and says, "Hey, I hear you're fantastic in bed." That's Brand Recognition.

** You're at a party and see a handsome guy. He fancies you, but you talk him into going home with your friend. That's a Sales Rep.

** Your friend can't satisfy him so he calls you. That's Tech Support.

** You're on your way to a party when you realize that there could be handsome men in all these houses you're passing, so you climb onto the roof of one situated towards the center and shout at the top of your lungs, "I'm fantastic in bed!" That's Facebook.

** You are at a party; this attractive older man walks up to you and grabs your ***. That's former President Bill Clinton.

** You like it, but twenty years later your attorney decides you were offended and you are awarded a settlement. That's America.

Now when you need some custom powder coating done, you'll remember this post and know exactly who to call.

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Love the shoes and the rest of the equipment too !!!!!

 

[NJRR]

I own a retail business. I have 10+ guys who work for me on the sales floor and warehouse. Half of them are young guys, high school and college age. When I put a help wanted sign in the window for sales/cashier help, I always get some girls/women applying for the job. I am always reluctant to hire them because I know the nature of young ***** guys when they're around girls. That's nature. But, any little thing these days becomes a " sexual harassment" lawsuit or allowing an environment for sexual harassment to exist. I don't need that problem so my solution is don't hire women. Is that " discrimination"? In a sense I guess, but it is not that a woman can't do the job, it's just to prevent a problem, for me, from occurring.

 

[Ron H]

I own a retail business. I have 10+ guys who work for me on the sales floor and warehouse. Half of them are young guys, high school and college age. When I put a help wanted sign in the window for sales/cashier help, I always get some girls/women applying for the job. I am always reluctant to hire them because I know the nature of young ***** guys when they're around girls. That's nature. But, any little thing these days becomes a " sexual harassment" lawsuit or allowing an environment for sexual harassment to exist. I don't need that problem so my solution is don't hire women. Is that " discrimination"? In a sense I guess, but it is not that a woman can't do the job, it's just to prevent a problem, for me, from occurring.

Well ya could fire all the guys and only hire women, or just hire gay guys and have some women. No thanks necessary for this great advice!

 

[themechanic]

Girl, you sure know how to get a guy in the mood.....ummm, for powder coating.

 

[NJRR]

Well ya could fire all the guys and only hire women, or just hire gay guys and have some women. No thanks necessary for this great advice!

I rarely have women apply who can unload a few hundred cases or 5 gallon buckets of paint or joint compound. And if they did, I doubt they would be subject to any advances !!!

 

[Slap Stick]

That pic is misleading advertising!

 

[69a100]

Let's not get to political in the funny pages. You wear so many hats in your company, you need a hat rack!

 

[CudaChick1968]

Agreed on both counts @69a100. It's just some fun with real life experiences thrown in.

 

[68Moparmaniac]

LMAO, there went the mouthful of coffee!!

Dito

 

[68Moparmaniac]

Ron, your post sheds real world light on how much social interpretations have changed in just the last few years let alone over our lifetimes. I find it truly sad that people can no longer feel comfortable giving a sincere compliment (or criticism) without first second-guessing their decision. Folks -- seemingly, most especially women! -- are just too easily offended and uptight in my opinion. It's one thing if the boss chases you around the desk day in and out, but when a gentleman is afraid to even approach a lady let alone ask her out in fear of it being "taken the wrong way," where does that leave society in a decade or two?

It seems we have traded open honesty, 'loose' morals, manners and verbal freedom for indignation, apathy, trepidation and hostility.

You can even see the change on message boards like this one. I often wonder if some would say in person what they never hesitate to type from the perceived security of the anonymity behind a keyboard.

I'm Old School enough that I will always call 'em as I see 'em (thanks Dad!!!), take compliments and criticisms with grace and appreciation, and always try to be a lady. But I still like to have fun too.

With that being said, a version of this has been hanging at my work area for my entire career. My attitude then and now is a little different than most today.

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What some may not know is that most of that career was at law firms, the last 9 years of which spent behind the paralegal's desk for one of the best Labor & Employment attorneys in California. I was always "that" office chick with the leather skirts and 4" stilettos who got called in to a previous firm's office manager over a dress code violation (when no formal dress code existed). Carol, four years older, very attractive, and with a serious rack that you couldn't help but notice, sat there in her plunging neckline and advised she had 'gotten complaints from some of the girls' about my short skirts. I listened and agreed I wore them. Then I told her "Look down." She did. Then I asked if there was a dress code in the employee manual I had missed. She shook her head.

"Women traditionally accent what their parents gave them while downplaying what they didn't. If I had your boobs I'd wear blouses like yours too." I didn't get a write up.

You would shake your head about some of the REAL Sexual Harassment cases out there, trust me. Telling her she looks pretty today wouldn't even bat an eye.

Back to work! I'm delighted you GENTLEMEN enjoyed my contribution! As always, it's a pleasure to get to enjoy you all.

Dang now I gotta get out my dictionary for some of these words..lol