Friday, April 15, 2011

Rejection And How You Can Deal With It

By Bernard Bowers


Something that everyone doesn't like is rejection. But it can still happen. Keep reading to know how you can make the most of it.

Accepting it

Everyone saying yes to everything is unlikely and this is something you need to realize. Because of this, rejection is then an expected byproduct of asking for something or making an offer.

Some people make rejection part of their sales strategy. A flood of requests is what they would deliberately send out because they know that most of them will be rejected. If your rate of acceptances is something you want to increase, then what you need to do is collect more rejections.

Why you should be gracious

Always thank the other person for a rejection. Congratulate them. Be polite when you do so. This makes it easier for them to explain why they rejected your offer and it leaves them feeling that you are a good person.

But the person will be upset if what you do is use guilt, anger, insults, or other high pressure techniques. That solidifies the rejection and ruins any further dialogue.

The decision of the other person is something you should always respect.

Exploring Why

If you receive a rejection, what you can do is ask the other person to explain why that decision was made. This is often when the selling really starts in sales. You may be able to resolve the other person's objections and convert a "no" into a "yes."

The other person misunderstanding your request is also something you may have learned. Either that or other needs that you may be able to meet is what you may also learn.

What you can do is use this as an opportunity in which you can gain ideas on how you can improve.

It's very important that you be gracious. Be polite.

When it's Over, You Need to Stop

The deal is over if the other person refuses to explain or if you are unable to overcome the other person's objections. When it is clear that the conversation is over, you need to stop trying. After they've made a choice, being badgered or hounded is something that nobody likes.

In General

Notice that accepting rejection involves treating the other person with respect and dignity. Be gracious and then move on. Leave them wondering if they made a mistake, which could leave the way open for other possibilities.




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