90 minutes isn't that long, right? Only an hour and a half. I can sit through anything for that long.
That's what I figured after the phone call I received the other day, informing me that we had "won" the right to come listen to a 90 minute presentation, and receive a free vacation. Usually I would have treated an "opportunity" like this like the plague, and avoided it completely. But truth be told, I am kind of desperate for a little vacation, so I bit.
We started by being escorted into a room to watch a movie of testimonials. This room was absolutely freezing - you'd think they would want their victims-I mean customers to be comfortable.
Next, we were told that a salesperson would come get us and take us back into another room. Two women then walked in, ready to stalk their prey. The first woman called a couple's names, and as they walked out, I was eyeing the second woman...praying hard that she would not call our names. She was so high on speed or something that she couldn't stand still and was instead dancing in place, verbally exclaiming how excited she was. I knew it was going to be a long night as soon as I heard her say "Brian and, um, Sh-Sha-Shannah?".
As we left the classroom, a door opened and revealed the most obnoxious sight. A room filled with balloons, LOUD music, people standing around trying to look happy, and random tables scattered all around. THIS is where we were to receive important information about a lifetime decision. Right.
I'll just say that we were told we would not be pressured into anything, and that by the end of the presentation we would know if this was "for us", and our decision would be respected. Uh, wrong. Maybe it's our fault for asking a couple questions and trying to look engaged. Or for being helpful when our salesperson couldn't figure out how to use the "virtual vacation" machine, so I leaned over and showed her. But by the time we left, we had been pressured, questioned, debated, stared down, and victimized by THREE different people who were sent over to try and close the deal. When we were finally escorted (by a fourth person) to a hallway and pointed to the exit door, I couldn't get out of there fast enough and practically ran outside.
For the record, we were actually there for 120 minutes.
At least we are going to Vegas, baby!
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That's too funny Sshhhhaaana? :) I bet you will enjoy Vegas a whole lot more now.
What a nightmare ... lay it all on black and forget about it. ; )
Seriously, though, any thoughts on your trip? We'll be in Vegas (without the boys) Oct. 12 - 15 if you want to coordinate to join us! (And Debbie and Steve)
That is a hilarious story! I also hate things like that!
But a free trip to Vegas...that is AWESOME! Congrats!
Jen, we have to pick three dates leaving on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednedsday that work for us, and that are not close to any holiday like Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Easter, Columbus Day, MLK Day, or any major conventions (I'm serious). So, we'll see what we can do. We will want to go as soon as possible so we don't interfere with our adoption, but we have to book at least 60 days in advance. Man, I hope this is worth it.
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