My family and I are relatively new to the South. We moved last year from Indianapolis to Knoxville. We love the area and the wonderful people here.
Since we have moved, we have noticed that there seems to be a slower pace 'round here. Time and time again, when we call or email people about something, etc., we hardly ever get a response! I am not sure if it a southern thing or what...
I have many, many examples, but just recently we called around and emailed more than 15 contractors for having some remodeling work done (many were recommended by people we know). We received two phone calls back, and one email. Once guy called back, came by before Christmas and did some measurements, etc. He has not contacted me with an estimate yet! Another guy called me back, we scheduled an appointment, but he never showed.
What is up with that? Has anyone else experienced this?
Maybe they are so busy that they can turn away business in this economy. I hope that's it. I would still expect at least an acknowlegement of some sort.
I am beginning to think that it is just the way it is.
Any opinions?
Tim and family in Knoxville
Since we have moved, we have noticed that there seems to be a slower pace 'round here. Time and time again, when we call or email people about something, etc., we hardly ever get a response! I am not sure if it a southern thing or what...
I have many, many examples, but just recently we called around and emailed more than 15 contractors for having some remodeling work done (many were recommended by people we know). We received two phone calls back, and one email. Once guy called back, came by before Christmas and did some measurements, etc. He has not contacted me with an estimate yet! Another guy called me back, we scheduled an appointment, but he never showed.
What is up with that? Has anyone else experienced this?
Maybe they are so busy that they can turn away business in this economy. I hope that's it. I would still expect at least an acknowlegement of some sort.
I am beginning to think that it is just the way it is.
Any opinions?
Tim and family in Knoxville