Credibility and Trust

Based on nothing more than my posts would you say you trust and respect me?

To an extent, sure.

That's the way it works.

That's the way what works?

Credibility and Trust.

Based on your interpretation of my posts you might feel that I am a credible source and can be trusted when it comes to information on personal selling. You trust me to an extent... to the extent that we're talking about personal selling. This does not infer that you would trust me with your financing, your car repair, or even mowing your yard. Trust, and credibility, has bounderies.

I hadn't thought about it like that. Good point.

In my opinion, "Trust" is a vital element in personal selling. I am not convinced that the general salesperson realizes this or understands what role their behavior plays in establishing and/or diminishing trust with others.

This has been a great thread. I'd just like to add "believability" to the list.

I am not convinced either.

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Well I should hope you welcome questions. But you don't always answer them.

Based only on the information from your posts, I'm aware that I don't always agree with your perceptions on selling. That's no big deal. If everbody agreed with one another here, nobody would show up.

In this particular instance, if you are implying that the general public's perception of salespeople in general agrees with yours, I would say that is incorrect.

Please don't be offended. I'm just being honest in my statements...and I think that's always a good thing.

And, you didn't ask...but I do trust and respect you. Agreement is not always a prerequisite...I'm sure you know.