The kids filed back into class monday morning. they were very excited. their
weekend assignment was to sell something, then give a talk on productive
salesmanship. little mary led off: "i sold girl scout cookies and i made $30,"
she said proudly, "my sales approach was to appeal to the customer's civil
spirit and i credit that approach for my obvious success." "very good," said the
teacher. little sally was next: "i sold magazines," she said, "i made $45 and i
explained to everyone that magazines would keep them abreast of current events."
"very good, sally," said the teacher. eventually, it was little johnny's turn.
little johnny walked to the front of the classroom and dumped a box full of cash
on the teacher's desk."$2,467," he said. "$2,467!" cried the teacher, "what in
the world was you selling?" "tooth brushes," said little johnny. "tooth
brushes," echoed the teacher, "how could you possibly sell enough tooth brushes
to make that much money?" "i found the busiest corner in town," said little
johnny, "i set up a dip & chip stand. i gave everybody who walked by a sample.
they all said the same thing. "hey, this tastes like s**t! " then i would
say.............." it is s**t. wanna buy a toothbrush?"