gu.e: what's left out

Have you ever heard the term “born salesman”? For example, “Todd is doing really well slinging phones at Verizon. He’s a born salesman.” Calling someone a salesman can sound like an insult. We’ve got too many negative connotations to associate with salesmen: the used car salesman with a big smile, greasy comb-over, and clip-on tie […]