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[_] Off topic: how not to sell

Jaya Chakrabarti jayacg at gmail.com
Tue Dec 11 12:02:13 GMT 2007

one example of an exemplar supplier follows (received at our procurement
address only very recently). Houda, our procurement officer, has responsibly
responded in kind below.

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Original Message -------- Subject: SELL: Hexorette anti-hex productsDate: Tue,
11 Dec 2007 10:35:47 +0000From: Hexorette Sales <hexorette at hexorette.co.uk>To:
procurement at nameless.co.uk

Cut down gradually with Hexorette then stop

Every hexer is different and has different reasons for hexing and different
habits that they have developed. Not all hexers will want to stop hexing in
the same way. Some people will want to cut down on hexing gradually.

Cut down gradually with Hexorette then stop is for hexers not ready to give
up all their hexes in one go. If this applies to you, first of all read the
information about Hexorette Gum and Hexorette Inhalator, and then look at
the detailed explanation of how this programme could help you.

What is cut down with Hexorette all about?

It is when you use Hexorette Gum or Hexorette Inhalator in place of a hex,
reducing the amount you hex until you decide to give up hexing completely.
You should aim to do this in 6 months.

It is a clinically proven process and Hexorette (Gum or Inhalator) has been
proven to help you stop hexing completely by first of all cutting down the
amount you smoke.

How does Hexorette work in the cut down then stop programme?

While you enjoy some hexes you cast each day, others are just routine. Why
not cut down on those hexes first, until you are able to stop hexing
completely?

Using Hexorette Gum or Hexorette Inhalator instead of casting a hex will
relieve your cravings while you are preparing to stop.
Hexorette Gum and Hexorette Inhalator have been clinically proven for the
'cut down on hexing then stop' method of stopping hexing completely.

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dear Hexorette,

thank you so much for following the protocol outlined on our website. We
really value your attention to detail and will definitely consider you when
our hexers are ready to quit. If you also know of suitably qualified
vengeance management consultants, our staff may well need some sort of
therapy programme for the new year. Please also notify us when the hexorette
patches become available.

wishing you a hex-free Christmas and an un(a)vengeful new year,

Houda Hellishi
procurement officer
nameless

PS I noticed that you don't currently have a website. I will personally call
you tomorrow at 10am, and as luck would have it I am in your area that
morning and can pop in for 10.30am to discuss your requirements. I look
forward to meeting you!