I saw a small bottle of cologne and asked if it was for sale. She said, 'It's free with purchase.' I asked her if anyone bought anything today.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker wants to buy free cologne, but the seller confirms no one has bought anything to qualify for the free item.
- In plain terms
- He wants a free item but no one bought anything.
- What can you take from it?
- Promotions can be impossible to qualify for.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you ever missed a promotion?
- Is a free gift worth buying for?
Another view
The offer is intentionally unobtainable.
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