How to Answer: In what type of situations is it better to stretch the truth in order to sell a product?
7. In what type of situations is it better to stretch the truth in order to sell a product?
How to Answer
The interviewer would like to know if you would stretch the truth to sell a product. Of course, you already know that it is not okay to fib to make a sale. Talk to the interviewer about your ability to sell without stretching the truth.
Answer Example
"I feel that if you need to stretch the truth to sell a product, you probably aren't a natural salesperson. If you know what you're doing and understand your product, there should be no need to stretch the truth. Honesty is always the best policy."
Admin
"When selling a product or service, describing features and benefits is the best approach. It is not in the best interest of a company or a customer for anyone to stretch truths."
Manager
"I am not in the habit of stretching the truth. I believe that fact-based decision making is the best route for everyone. I would not want to make an important decision with the information that was loosely based on fact, so I would not do the same to my customers."
Marketing
"As an advocate for truthful advertising, I think it would be appalling to fib to gain business or client approval."
Retail
"In my opinion, there is never a situation where you should stretch the truth to sell a product. Selling a product should include asking more questions of the client and talking a little less."
Sales
"Being in a high-pressure sales environment for the past ten years, I have seen it all! Stretching the truth never bodes well in the end. I am upfront with my clients at all times and confident enough in my product line that I can always find the right fit for their needs without lying."
Teacher
"Stretching the truth can be damaging to a student. I would never do anything to compromise the position of trust that I am in, as a teacher."
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