Dating in today’s world isn’t like it used to be. These days, most people meet through online apps or through social networking instead of at the grocery store or at the library. There are all kinds of new ways to meet people and all kinds of people you can date.
But there’s one category of people that can make for a good date: car salespeople! And before you roll your eyes or object, take a look at the following reasons and you’ll start to understand why it’s true!
- They can deal with a lot!
Selling cars is incredibly stressful, and car salespeople deal with more rejection and stress in a day than most people deal with in their lifetime. This means that they have thick skin and are able to handle difficult situations better than most people, which is a good trait to have.
- There are a lot of them to pick from!
While there aren’t any exact numbers on the number of car salespeople in the United States, estimates by the BLS and NADA put the number at somewhere over 500,000 at any given time. This means that there’s a large pool of dating candidates for you to choose from.
- They know how to listen!
Listening is considered the most important skill a salesperson can have, and car salespeople that want to be successful become expert listeners. And the skill is equally or even more important in relationships, where good listeners make the best partners.
- They make a good living!
Automotive salespeople work hard, and they can make a great living. Whether it’s remaining as a salesperson or moving up into management or another part of a dealership, people who commit to the business end up being great providers for themselves and their significant other.
- They won’t play games!
Car salespeople have to chase customers around all day long and often deal with people who want to play games in an effort to get a better deal. This means that when they leave work, they are exhausted and don’t want to play games, making them more likely to be straightforward when dating someone.
- They have good job security!
Car salespeople (and salespeople in general) are almost always able to find work. There are tens of thousands of dealerships across the country and any halfway competent salesperson can get hired and start producing in a matter of days. A committed salesperson will never have to spend too much time looking for a job.
- They’re sociable!
While there definitely are introverted salespeople, all salespeople possess the social skills to carry on a conversation and make a connection. And many salespeople have incredibly outgoing and interesting personalities that make them really fun (most of the time) to be around.
- They can negotiate!
Automotive salespeople negotiate deals every single day. This can come in really handy with a significant other, especially when it comes time to make an important purchase or get through some other complicated negotiation. Of course, almost everybody thinks that they’re good at negotiating, but salespeople are the ones who actually do it every day.
- They can cheer you up!
At their core, salespeople are in the enthusiasm transference business. They need to transfer their enthusiasm to their customers and get them excited about the product they’re selling. This is why car salespeople can be so great at cheering you up if you’re having a bad day. They operate with a lot of energy, and that energy can be contagious.
- You can always drive something nice!
Alright, maybe this is a superficial reason, but if you’re dating a car salesperson, then you’ll probably always be driving at least a halfway decent car. Most people who sell cars end up buying great cars for themselves and their significant others, often getting deals that no one else can. So, if you prefer driving a nice shiny vehicle, consider dating a car salesperson.
