Originally Posted by
chollie
+1
Like many other exchanges in every day life, you make a snap judgment on whether or not to trust someone.
I try to be somewhat specific when asking for a recommendation and I've generally been happy with the results. I'm never shy about mentioning budget if appropriate (it doesn't matter if the 'best' wine in the house is a bargain at $300/bottle, it's not in my budget).
Completely agree. The sales process is dynamic. Just because I ask "what do you recommend?" doesn't mean that's the end of the discussion. If the recommendation is something that's out of my budget, I say that. If it's based on a function or feature I don't need, I say that.
Same with food recommendations.