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Old 06-29-2004, 06:09 PM   #224 (permalink)
Michael J. Klein
 
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Re: Cargo Rack on MTB - Considerations?

On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 07:59:32 -0400, Rick Onanian <spamsink@cox.net>
wrote:

>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.


True

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


That's a good position to take.
Michael J. Klein mklein@mousepotato.com
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings
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