Salesman, Ceiling Fan and Doctor

The pharmaceutical field is one with intense competition. Sales Representatives (SR) face stiff competition to push their company products. They resort to several promotional measures, fair and foul, as part of their strategy. We have one case. Here is a dialogue between SR and a Doctor.

Sales Representative (SR) calls on the Doctor at his clinic. Now listen to the conversation.

SR: Good Morning Doctor. May I come in?

Doctor: Good Morning. Please come in. What news have you brought for me? Have you any compliments?

SR: Nothing good. I expect good news from you

Doctor: I have nothing special.

SR: Then I shall give you news of my observations from the local medical stores. The products of my company are not moving. The sales record is very poor. You have not been prescribing our company's products. Product movement in this area is slow. This is causing me worry.

Doctor: Don't worry. I have prescribed to several patients to the extent of causing suspicion. I assure you though the movement is slow. It will gain speed soon. It will take some time for the products to move fast.

SR: But the ceiling fan I fitted in your room is moving very fast. Is it not true? Then how is it that my product is moving slowly in your area.

Doctor: I note your anxiety. I can't afford to lose your friendship. Give me time.

SR: Then you prescribe liberally if you want to retain the fan.

Doctor: I shall certainly do that. Meanwhile have you any gift for me now.