Barry CourterBarry Courter has a 25-year-old son who is a college graduate and a 21-year-old daughter who is a junior in college.
Q: Dad, what’s the difference between being trusting and expecting the best from people and being a doormat? I’m thinking specifically about people trying to sell me something.
A: Experience, I suppose. Being a good listener, reading the fine print and asking a lot of questions also helps. Before signing a contract or long-term agreement, you especially should do the research yourself to make sure what is being sold to you is what you are actually getting.