Dawn 1 Posted May 18, 2012 I've just had to deal with Spanish bureaucracy at its worst. I used to be really strong and could manage to do things like this, but today I was faced with a man who went out of his way to be unhelpful. My Spanish isn't great but if the person speaks slowly and clearly, I can usually get by. This guy wouldn't do that even though I asked him (In Spanish) to slow down. Eventually I got a Spanish person on the phone who would have been able to help, but he wouldn't even take the phone from me to communicate with my friend. You would of thought I was trying to hand him a turd! I got so stressed I just burst into tears and then felt so silly. At that point I couldn't even gather enough Spanish to tell him what I thought of him. I felt such a fool and cried all the way home. I've now got to make another appointment and go back and I feel sick even thinking about it. I don't know where my confidence has gone but I wish I could get it back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gilly 1086 Posted May 18, 2012 Aww I'm so sorry. Wow what a douche! you did really good dawn, we all have bad days, don't feel too sad and you're defo NOT stupid!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b00ts 16 Posted May 19, 2012 Oh i hate it when people are like that. You're not stupid and you're not a fool. You asked for help, and like a prick, he refused it. If anything he acted a fool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Rogers 2 Posted May 23, 2012 Oh i hate it when people are like that. You're not stupid and you're not a fool. You asked for help, and like a prick, he refused it. If anything he acted a fool. I'm going to have to agree here. Some people are just tools. My favorite saying is "Mean People Suck." Just keep repeating that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farrah 2 Posted May 23, 2012 He was obviously having a bad day, and was just taking it out on you. Don't take it personal. It wasn't your fault. He is the one that looked like a total azz! Just say.......next! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaun 6 Posted May 23, 2012 Some people take out their problems on other people, that's what he was doing. He probably doesn't like his job and some foreigner asking him to speak slowly gave him an excuse to take out his frustrations. It's a minor incident in the grand scheme of things, it's not worth worrying about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahLizzie 2 Posted May 23, 2012 You did good. When you go back, just take a deep breathe. Maybe you will be lucky, and speak with some one else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahLizzie 2 Posted May 23, 2012 You did good. When you go back, just take a deep breathe. Maybe you will be lucky, and speak with some one else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olley99 1 Posted May 24, 2012 Well done for trying, that's the main thing. Keep pushing the border lines and keep working on yourself. We must have something to live for and strive for regarding our condition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingusama92 0 Posted May 26, 2012 What a bitter man. Unfortunately, there are some people out there that take their anger out on others. I am glad to see that you walked away from the situation. It is better to let the man deal with his own issues than to further escalate the issue and honestly waste your own time. No point in talking to someone like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prometheus 1 Posted May 28, 2012 I've just had to deal with Spanish bureaucracy at its worst. I used to be really strong and could manage to do things like this, but today I was faced with a man who went out of his way to be unhelpful. My Spanish isn't great but if the person speaks slowly and clearly, I can usually get by. This guy wouldn't do that even though I asked him (In Spanish) to slow down. Eventually I got a Spanish person on the phone who would have been able to help, but he wouldn't even take the phone from me to communicate with my friend. You would of thought I was trying to hand him a turd! I got so stressed I just burst into tears and then felt so silly. At that point I couldn't even gather enough Spanish to tell him what I thought of him. I felt such a fool and cried all the way home. I've now got to make another appointment and go back and I feel sick even thinking about it. I don't know where my confidence has gone but I wish I could get it back. Sorry to hear about your experience. It is a terrible travesty that there are such uncaring people with so much power. He was probably suffering through most of his life and he wanted to find someone whom he perceived as weak to unleash his anger upon. It is sad that you got caught on the receiving end. But, don't sweat it, life goes on and you have to focus on the good things in your life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melissa 0 Posted May 28, 2012 OMG dont feel stupid becasue youre not! The only stupid person here is the idiot who wouldnt slow down his speaking for you. Not only is he stupid but ignorant and selfish as well. You should feel proud of yourself for actually knowing another language because not everyone else does. Did he speak english? Didnt think so . Speak to him in English and see if he understands lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeiEden 1 Posted June 2, 2012 I'm so sorry you were treated that way!! Good for you for being able to speak a second language and communicate with others on a whole different level! Don't worry about other people's reactions to you. Any bad reaction on their part is their fault. You are only in control of what you tried your best to do. *hug* Hope you feel better soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
