“Can I speak to [my name]?” the guy on the other line asked.
“Speaking.” Someone calling me for interview?! :)
“Are you available next Thursday?” He asked.
“Who are you?”
He hesitated. “John.”
“How may I help you?” I asked in my best customer service voice. *roll eyes*
“I want to invite you.”
“To?” Interview? But then I’m not sure if I want to attend any interview by this guy.
“My wedding reception.”
“Oh!” I said his full name. “Getting married ha? Congratulations woh!”
I knew they had been dating for years!
“How do you know my name?”
O_O
“I can recognize your voice la!” I can recognize him anywhere. I don’t want to have anything to do with him. Not after the deception.
It’s his wedding. I should be happy for him. He didn’t sound very happy too – like it was just a normal call to me. Want me to give you angpao ar?!
“Are you free or not?”
“Cannot la. Working.”
“Till what time? Cannot come meh?”
“Till 10sth ah! I wait for you la.”
Wah.. no need.
He asked more about my shift & job.
Come on, J. How long have we been in touch?
The last time was when he told me he wanted to meet me up to talk about the future and wedding and pregnancy. I thought he made his girlfriend pregnant. Thinking he was in trouble, I met him. He took out his insurance book and started preaching insurance! If I didn’t know him as a “friend” earlier, I’d report his unethical tactic to his company!
I had been through insurance training before (albeit, just the starting). Seniors and trainers ALWAYS emphasize on honesty. I know some managers even teach their staffs to lure people out, to give you a chance to talk about your products. However if the staffs refrain from clarifying the purpose of the meeting, it’s called obmission of truth. It’s a kind of lie.
I don’t mind friends (more to) acquaintances, who used to be friends, don’t invite me to their weddings and baby parties. What for? For them to get gifts, angpao and me to fill a seat at the wedding dinner? If they wanted to catchup, we could just yamcha or have a meal. :)
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