Once there was a young married man who found himself in the company of a stunning woman. They agreed to spend the night together, with the man agreeing to pay $500 for her company. However, as the night came to an end, he couldn’t help but feel that it hadn’t lived up to his expectations. He believed that the amount he had agreed to pay was too much for what he had experienced.
Rather than paying her in cash, they decided that he would send her a check labeled as “apartment rent.” This way, they could part ways amicably. But the man, still dissatisfied, decided to send her only half of the agreed-upon sum along with a letter explaining his disappointment.
He wrote in the letter: “Dear Madam,
A check for $250 that is meant for your rent is enclosed. I had specific expectations when I rented the place, therefore I sent a different sum than we originally agreed upon. I anticipated an unoccupied apartment, a welcoming and pleasant living area, and a warm and inviting ambiance. But last night, I found out that the apartment was too large for me, had been occupied before, and lacked adequate heating.
The woman was shocked to receive the letter and the lowered amount. She sent the man the check right away and replied with a letter of her own:
Respected Sir,
First of all, it amazes me that you thought a lovely apartment would be unoccupied forever. Regarding the heating problem, if you know how to use it correctly, it is available. Furthermore, the room is actually fairly adequate in terms of size. Please don’t blame the landlord if you’re unhappy with the furnishings. I have to let you know that I will be forced to get in touch with your present landlord if you fail to provide a check for the entire $500.
We should never assume anything or make snap decisions, as this anecdote reminds us. When we do, we can encounter unforeseen repercussions. Let us all learn a lesson from this story. Spread the knowledge by sharing this article on Facebook with your loved ones.