Bitchflagged

I've detailed my annoyance with my bank's over-the-line sales tactics before. Especially when they tried to get me to put Beau on my account (after rudely inquiring about our relationship status at the counter). Who puts their boyfriend/girlfriend on their bank account??? (Two words: we don't.)

I sent a stern e-mail to the bank (I won't name the bank, but it sounds a lot like Smells Plargo), telling them that I don't appreciate the pressure tactics and that if it continued, (here's where I got really threatening) I'd take my $7.82 out of their bank and I'd take it to one of their competitors.

I got an immediate reply, apologizing for the tactics and promising that they'd never try to sell me anything again (online or in person).

I went to the bank to deposit a check yesterday. They chatted me up while they pulled up my account number. Then there was a bit of silence, an uncomfortable smile, and my check was deposited quickly.  I left with neither sales pitch nor incident.

Ladies and gentlemen, my account has been bitchflagged.

And it's soooooo freeing! I don't have to politely sit through high-pressure sales tactics! No more pretending!

Folks, good things come when you let your bitch flag fly!