Originally Posted By: wfaulk
Originally Posted By: TigerJimmy
Sales is a noble profession

Hah!

I suppose it could be, but I don't know that I've ever met a professional salesman who wouldn't promise you the keys to heaven to make his commission.


I'm sure it's true that you don't know that. I'm also sure that you never bothered to find out. Your attitude is the conventional one.

The fact remains that all commerce is predicated on a sale, which is nothing more than an exchange of value. Our jobs depend on sales. There are dishonest salespeople, to be sure, but there is nothing ignoble or dishonest inherently in exchanging value.