So how do you deal with people when they ask you out in stores for a reading?

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Permalink Reply by Penny Golden on January 12, 2008 at 10:05pm

I don't have any stories on this but don't you want to hear some stories that went well? Maybe I'm too positive :) ....

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Permalink Reply by Terra Graves on January 13, 2008 at 9:17am

yes, positive would be good too. I'm having a really rough weekend so I'm probably not as upbeat as I would like to be. So you're right, I could use happy stories as well. Thanks for the reminder.

Terra

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Permalink Reply by chel on January 13, 2008 at 11:02am

I here you low and the energy surrounding you maybe effecting your current state, protect yourself more. when I am going through a low point and I have clients that would like a session, I kindley inform them that I have been spreading to much of my energy and need time to refresh and then we can have a sitting, can I get your contact information and I will be in touch in a few days. That way you are protecting your energy level and at the same time gaining a client for the future.

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Permalink Reply by Carol Pate on January 13, 2008 at 1:53pm

I try to always have business cards with me, and I give anybody who asks questions a card and ask them to call me and set up an appointment asap so that I will have the time and facilities to devote to giving them a full reading or healing. I always try to give a word of encouragement, and touch them on the hand or arm and send healing energy, because when someone realizes you are a healer, and asks for help, they are in serious need of healing energy.

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Permalink Reply by Ruth on January 13, 2008 at 2:51pm

I have not had this happen to me as a reader, but as a licensed professional I have had people as for nail services etc. I simply told them sorry but right now is not a good time and call me later and we can set something up. I do know that as a reader you have to be excuse the term "in the zone" , so just nicely say right now is not a good time, but would love to meet with you later.

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Permalink Reply by Rev. Lisa Bousson on January 13, 2008 at 7:12pm

I have had this happen. Usually the request is out of disbelief, such as "Is there anyone (deceased) around me right now?" I realized the hard way that they're just asking you to prove yourself... which I don't have to do - no one does.

My usual response is that I don't walk around "open", reading everyone that comes around me. I then hand them a business card and ask them to call me if they want to ask a few questions prior to a reading or I send them to my website, which also explains about me and my training. Also, at times it's necessary to explain that you're simply clocked out.

If someone sees you as a professional and that you don't have to prove yourself, or justify yourself, I find that I get more respect.

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Permalink Reply by Terra Graves on January 13, 2008 at 10:07pm

Thanks for the great advice. Also on a side note, I'm feeling better. Not totally a hundred percent but better than I was doing. If anyone sent me good vibes, thank you. Hopefully soon, I'll be my happy, go lucky self!

Terra

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Permalink Reply by Seshmet on January 13, 2008 at 10:17pm

i dont do readings but if i did i would give them my business card also and tell them to contact me later for an appointment you do not have to say no just tell them here is my card call me or email me for an appointment is enough i would say myself

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