Standard line

[Roy Ulrich]

-----Original Message-----
From: pianolover@worldspy.net <pianolover@worldspy.net>
To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
Date: February 04, 2000 12:09 PM
Subject: Re: Standard line


>Is there a "standard line" that a Newbie can use, when he/she is asked the
inevitable: "so, how long have you been tuning pianos?", "how much
experience do you have?", or any number of questions that can lead a newbie
into trouble? Just curious.
>
>Terry Peterson


1.  What time is it now?

2.  Well, it looks like you last had this thing tuned before I was born,
think it'll make any difference?

3.  You don't want me to give away my real age, do you?

4.  Pardon? Excuse me? What? A little louder please? One more time maybe?

5.  With history of lessons from a young age: Oh, I've been monkeying with
pianos virtually all my life!

6.  Why thank you, I've been spending too much time thinking about
retirement!

7.  Oh I'm sorry, know what? We must have gotten our wires crossed, I don't
DO spinets.

8.  The records were burnt in the Chicago fire.

9.  Tell me what number will make you happy happy.

10.  Oh, not long, but you know how to get to Carnegie Hall, practice,
practice, practice.

Or, worst case scenario, the truth. If you find yourself over your head,
gracefully back away and recommend someone else if you can.

Or, take the bull by the horns, offer to do your best rookie job (tongue in
cheek), and offer to forego payment if they're not satisfied - I think
you'll be surprised.

Roy Ulrich