Last year at the last minute, I decided I wanted to see the Norman Conquests Trilogy at the Ensemble, however, one of the plays was sold out on the day I wanted to go. I rang them and low and behold, there was one single seat left for me.
Fast forward a few months, I'd asked a friend to see Ronny Chieng with me. She took so long getting back to me that both shows sold out before I could get a ticket. In a disappointed sulk I clicked the browser shut. Then I thought I'd just ring and ask if I could stand up the back...and magically, I've found myself with a ticketed seat in the 5th row!
So this year, the new lesson is to just ask. Because all they can do is say no, and all it's cost me is a phone call or email.
Do you ignore the sold out signs?
This week I'm loving not giving up and not missing out! What are you loving?
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...it never hurts to ask!
ReplyDeleteYep. I agree, it never hurts to ask!
ReplyDeleteSSG xxx
That is fabulous that both times you got a ticket/seat! I must remember to do this if I find myself in the same predicament. #TeamLovinLife
ReplyDeleteThat to me is karmic. I also love how you could have done the whole sulking thing but instead shrugged and tried anyway. It doesn't hurt to ask.
ReplyDeleteIt has taken me a while but finally I'm learning that 'if you don't ask you don't get' and another learning 'what is the worst that can happen - they say no'. Thanks for the reminder and glad you had a great time at both shows. #LovinLifeLinky
ReplyDeleteAh yes... I think there's a lesson there in wanting something enough. I'm the sort of person who waits for friends to get back to me, or tries to include others or holds off... but I do wonder if it's something I really want if I'd pursue it anyway! (Sorry, went off on deeper tangent there!)
ReplyDeleteI think it's just they take so long to get back that you forget about it (I do often)
DeleteWhat a great outcome - and yes - asking is free and if you do it politely then you've got nothing to lose (and in your case, everything to gain!)
ReplyDeleteMy policy is always "don't ask, don't get" and I am braver as I age! Denyse x
ReplyDeleteWe were always told - it never hurts to ask - such a simple concept with a simple result.
ReplyDeleteI've never thought of doing that before but will keep that in mind from now! Also, this is why sometimes I buy my own tickets/go on my own because other people take far too long to decide!
ReplyDeleteI have always been told 'if you don't ask, the answer is always 'no', so I take that to heart and give it that 'one more' try.
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