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Old 06-29-2004, 03:59 AM   #218 (permalink)
Rick Onanian
 
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Re: Cargo Rack on MTB - Considerations?

On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 12:07:51 +0800, Michael J. Klein
<mklein@mousepotato.com> wrote:
>Normally, I don't resent such statements when asked by professional
>people who know more than I do about a particular subject. However,
>after I introduce myself and appraise them of my expertise in a
>particular area (if appliciable), I then get miffed if they insist
>upon not selling me what I want.


All day, every day they get people claiming expertise, most of which
are wrong. They grow reflexes to deal with that issue, which is why
the folks who actually know what they're talking about sometimes
feel condescended.

I try to be aware of this effect, regardless of which end of the
transaction I occupy.
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Rick Onanian
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