Dear Mama J,
I have always been detail-oriented and have a keen sense of the need to follow up with people when there are loose ends. Actually, I’m a bit of a nag. There, I said it.
But…. myself and a couple friends will be participating in an event out of state that she is co-hosting and we are needing information from her. I’ve made arrangements a couple times to chat at certain times over the phone when we can all be together. Both times she has agreed, both times it’s been crickets from her.
I understand that things come up but I feel it’s rude of her not to at least acknowledge that she failed to “show up.” It is times like these that I feel like a “nag”, which I actually don’t enjoy contrary to popular opinion.
Am I expecting too much from people? I think it’s just common courtesy to do what you say you are going to do….or apologize if it didn’t work out.
Thoughts?
I GET NO RESPECT
Dear I Get NO Respect,
Even though I don’t have an organized thought in my head, I envy organized people. I think it is sooo rude for her to not even text back an “I’m sorry.” I get really pissed, unfortunately, when I’m waiting for information because I usually need it right now! I would try that next.
I would also say something like this–I don’t understand why you are not following through with our appointed phone times. I hope that you are okay. My group is very excited about attending this tournament. We do feel frustrated because we have been together twice waiting for your call. We don’t understand why there is no explanation. Please, we really need this information and would appreciate another try at a phone call. If you are unable to do so, please give us another contact number.
Good luck!
Love Mama J
