Tough sell
Despite his best sales pitch, a life-insurance salesman was unable to get a couple to sign up for a policy. “I certainly don’t want to frighten you into a decision,” he announced, standing up to leave… “Please sleep on it tonight, and if you wake up in the morning, let me know what you think.”
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