All I asked him was where his PhD was from!

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419Eater is my life Joined: 11 Jul 2004 Posts: 385

I asked "Michael Dickson PhD" from the central Bank of Nigeria where is PhD was from, and he was upset:

"I have a doctorate degree is accountancy from a University in Nigeria. I will advise you not to ask such questions as they are informal and not in line with the transaction at hand."

So I sent him this reply:

"Subject: In American business everyone asks questions!

Mr. Dickinson, I am appalled that you would use such words with me: "I will advise you not to ask such questions as they are informal and not in line with the transaction at hand." That is very RUDE. If you were in America you would be slapped silly for talking that way to a man of GOD. I want to know what University you went to and if they taught you how to be a smart mouth there, or if you learned it on your own. I will send you my passport after you tell me what university you went to.
Rev. H"

I guess if he really wants my passport he will have to answer my question about his university! Then I might want to know about whether he went to any parties, or did any drinking.....

No answers, NO PASSPORT! (And even with the answers, still no passport).

Master Baiter Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 113

I just received an email also chiding me for asking questions. I know I'm new to this, but it sure would seem that it would behoove the lad to at least be cordial as he's trying to bilk me out of some cash.

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:35 pm

When you begin asking too many questions, you take control of the bait. The lad wants to retain control, so he objects to the questions.

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:49 pm

^^^ And then it's extremely important that you take exception to him taking exception.

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:25 pm

Is it always appropriate to slap the lad if this happens? I have been asking a lot of questions, and my lad has gotten a little rude. Is it better to appear the victm, or to slap him to let him know that you mean business?

Presently, I have been using a stick-and-carrot type method. First he gets slapped, then he gets rewarded (a small reward, of course, just enough to jerk the line)...

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:07 pm

Slapping varies from bait to bait, and the knowledge of when and how hard is something gained by experience. It also depends on what kind of person you're pretending to be.

Another thing; some Lads will maintain a distance and resist any attempt at familiarity - others will try to build up a rapport. In my experience the latter group can be the most rewarding.

Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:03 pm

You could ask this lad to supply you with a list of "Approved" questions. if he gives you any you then ask him the same questions one at a time.

Of course you could turn this secretive attitude against him when he next asks you something. It would be height of bad manners to ask where you live or what your private phone number is. That's just too rude.

Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:25 pm

Quote:

"I have a doctorate degree is accountancy from a University in Nigeria.

He could have at least named any university there. Or perhaps he cannot think of any?

I asked my Nigerian lad the same question. He told me he is English and holds a doctorate from the "prestigious Liverpool University".

His thick Nigerian accent and his writing skills say otherwise. Wink

(see signature line below for one of his gems)

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