Bewildered and Annoyed

[botias]

The rude email I did not send 'cuz, wow, nobody needs that:

Dear Lady,
One person you should never try to hit up for a loan is a prospective landlord. Please stop texting/emailing/calling me and asking to waive the security deposit, or let you pay it later on, or in installments. It gives a terrible impression, and I wouldn't rent to you even if you eventually came up with the cash.
KTHXBYE

What I actually sent:

It looks like I've already found a tenant. I hope you find a place soon.
-botias

I figure that saying it's taken is best because then she doesn't waste more time or energy pursuing the unobtainable. Except that she may keep seeing it on craigslist. :/ Big flaw in my plan. *sigh*

Comments

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

Gaaah! People are so clueless sometimes it hurts my brain.

[louise39.livejournal.com]

Duh! Common sense - can it be taught?

[botias.livejournal.com]

So it's not just me?? I was so tempted to say something just as a public service message, but unsolicited criticism is a no-no.

[botias.livejournal.com]

One wonders! Maybe she's just young. I'm certain I have astonished people in my time.

[zanthinegirl.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's just... there really are no words. The sad part is that she probably honestly doesn't see that her approach might be somewhat problematic.

So yeah, passing on that possible tenant is probably a wise choice!

[beanbeans.livejournal.com]

Geeeez, people can be so clueless and rude! Good for you for showing such restraint.

[botias.livejournal.com]

Maybe it's a good approach, and helps her weed out all those mean, unflexible landlords out there.

It's clear we are not a good match.

[botias.livejournal.com]

Thanks. It was kinda rude, but maybe she'll find someone who wants to be her white knight. Not me!