He gave the impression that he was a beggar instead of the representative of a reliable house.
He did not look out for the man at the other end of the bargain.
He overcanvassed. He said so many good things about the article he was selling that the prospect did not believe they were true.
He was polite only while he thought he was going to get an order, but when turned down, got mad and said disagreeable, cutting things.
He lacked tact or the power of adaptability; he always used the same line of argument, no matter what the man’s position, degree of intelligence, temperament or mood might be.
He did not have a proper appreciation of the dignity of his work. He thought people would look upon him as a peddler.
He did not like the business; his heart was not in it; and he intended working at it only until he could get a better job.
He never liked to mix with people, and therefore was not popular.
He did not organize himself, could not work to a plan, had no program.