[Gpsma]

Originally Posted by Mac1996

My question is did you really complain about Japanese whaling?like Toyota has anything to do with that. I would’ve told you to pound sand too

Do a google search on the OPs name. You will realize why she sends complaints to a japanese company. Pretty sad

[tvbound]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

You missed the point----it's not the car, it's the driver

Sorry, but YOU missed the point. It's not the vehicle, nor the driver.

It's those who want to instantly judge and denigrate others, based on the type of vehicle they drive.


As to the OP of the thread, as many have pointed out, we probably don't have the entire story of your behavior. Having said that however, the return letter from the manager was way out of line and I personally will take that into account, should we choose to purchase a vehicle sometime after we move there - so at least thanks for that.

[tvbound]

Originally Posted by rustyp

Similar to an Ivy VS a stretch Lantana ? They still perform the same function.

Not having all home models memorized, I'm not really sure of your point/comparison. If it is for the owner of one model to brag about their choice, while trying to denigrate or put-down the person who lives in the other model - then yes, the analogy is appropriate.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by tvbound

Sorry, but YOU missed the point. It's not the vehicle, nor the driver.

It's those who want to instantly judge and denigrate others, based on the type of vehicle they drive.


As to the OP of the thread, as many have pointed out, we probably don't have the entire story of your behavior. Having said that however, the return letter from the manager was way out of line and I personally will take that into account, should we choose to purchase a vehicle sometime after we move there - so at least thanks for that.

Actually, the letter from the GM was right on point. An employer has the obligation to protect his employees from rude and abusive customers. Having had 50 employees prior to retirement, I had to send out maybe 10-20 of these letters over the years, stating that the "customer" may never return. Usually it involved some sort of sexual harassment, occasionally a hygiene issue, but often abuse of the staff.

And BTW, it's not judging the person by the car they drive, it's judging the driver by THE WAY that they drive. They just happen to be driving Priuses. I'd say the same thing if it were a Rolls Royce or Ferrari.

[Albany]

I had exactly the same experience at Phillips Toyota. The internet guy set me up an appointment to drive a Rav4 hybrid and when I got there after much asking around,The car was not on the lot nor did they seem to know I was coming. They said the car was still in the process of being delivered, who knows where it really was. I felt that it was absolutely a deliberate waste of my time, and the internet staff are, I believe, instructed to get the person in the door no matter what. I did buy a new car, but it is not a Toyota.

By the way, a fully loaded Toyota Prius Prime is worth every dime of $35,000. In case you didn't know, you get a huge tax CREDIT.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by tvbound

Sadly, nasty and denigrating comments like this - are not a surprise.

What is whaling and why's it controversial? - CBBC Newsround

"It was banned in 1986 by the International Whaling Commission (IWC) - a group whose job it is to look after whale conservation - after some species became almost extinct."

China also are the ones that vacuuming the oceans of fish. Another 10 years the Pacific Ocean will be as dead as the Dead Sea.

[tvbound]

Originally Posted by Albany

By the way, a fully loaded Toyota Prius Prime is worth every dime of $35,000. In case you didn't know, you get a huge tax CREDIT.

While I don't own (nor have ever owned) a Prius, my masculinity or worth as a person certainly wouldn't be threatened by owning or driving one. The flip side of that insecurity coin, are those guys (almost always a guy) who buy a pickup truck, when the bed is only rarely needed or used and the guy would be better off renting one from Home Depot for those rare occasions one is needed. Having raced many years ago, my pleasure these days is in the actual act of driving - and rowing my own. A lack of roads where the most enjoyment can be had doing such, is the one big drawback I've seen about moving to TV. Oh well, nothing is perfect.

[tvbound]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

China also are the ones that vacuuming the oceans of fish. Another 10 years the Pacific Ocean will be as dead as the Dead Sea.

You are correct. While there has been a lot of criticism of it, particularly by the commercial fishing contingent (naturally), the recent Netflix documentary called "Seaspiracy" is pretty eye-opening - and more than a little depressing.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81014008

[Joe V.]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Do a google search on the OPs name. You will realize why she sends complaints to a japanese company. Pretty sad

Yep. Totally explains everything. Thanks.

[bobdeb]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Actually, the letter from the GM was right on point. An employer has the obligation to protect his employees from rude and abusive customers. Having had 50 employees prior to retirement, I had to send out maybe 10-20 of these letters over the years, stating that the "customer" may never return. Usually it involved some sort of sexual harassment, occasionally a hygiene issue, but often abuse of the staff.

And BTW, it's not judging the person by the car they drive, it's judging the driver by THE WAY that they drive. They just happen to be driving Priuses. I'd say the same thing if it were a Rolls Royce or Ferrari.

I'm going to second this post. This had to be absolutely extraordinary circumstance to draft and send this letter. I'm guessing the GM has scored big points with his employees.

Treat your employees well and they will do well by the customers.