David I dont think anything I said about asians was oit of order,I merely said that from my experience every job I have done for an asian customer so far, bar one this week,they have haggled and tried to knock me down on price even though I consider my prices to give excellent value for mone, thats what I implied in my reply to Creighton.I dont get that attitude from any others be they whites,blacks,french,poles whatever.
I'm not racist at all.and I suppose its part of their culture to haggle on prices.Thats all I said and I cant find anything wrong with that.
It is not Asians culture to haggle on prices .... as such.... It is thier culture that you do not refuse a reasonable request , or say "no" if you do this then you risk losing "face". The way to deal with asians in a business situation is to remember that they too cannot say "no" to a reasonable rquest. here is an example.
Jason ,,,, to clean your lounge, hall stairs and landing carpets will be £99.
Ajit,,,,,, Yes Jason, can you do you it for £50 ?
Jason ,,,,, Yes Ajit , what I can do is an excellent job , and your wilton rug bought from the market for only£90, if you pay cash when I finish. Do you want me to come on Tues or weds?
Ajit Ok weds .
This works every time.