Don’t Double Talk Me, I Won’t Listen

By Tracy Schruder

“I’ve had my fair share of dealing with companies who try to manipulate contracts or drag out projects. For me, personal face-to-face communication is key – if I can’t talk to you on FaceTime or in person, I will be weary of the authenticity of our contact. I at least want to see your profile and get a vibe about who you are. I want to know who I’m working with, your credentials, and your history.

I’m not a fan of email and voice calls alone; I prefer to connect with you personally. I prefer to talk to a professional who can speak English fluently. You should know that I’m super in tune with tones and delays in voice calls, and I can spot when someone’s double talking me. When you talk too quickly and your accent gets harder to understand, I miss what you’re saying. And when work is done, only to be asked to redo it for a different form or document, it gives me the gitters. Changes are made for no good reason, just to keep me busy communicating that you want things just as you requested in the beginning of the project.

Ive had no choice but to opt for strictly email communication with a current company I’m working with. I need clarity and a record of our conversations. Typed words don’t have an accent, and it’s concise and clear. I can determine whether or not I’ll continue to do business with this company upon the completion of this project, in the future. Show me who you are, and you’ll earn my trust and loyalty. I have only one cold, stone, statement – Don’t fuck with me or my investment. If you do, you’ll be dealing with the consequences. Furthermore, you’ll lose a great client with a huge amount of material that we could all make money on for many years to come. Let’s keep it real.”