I had a SC without even having a job...

[MystyGlyttyr]

So I was in the store today, getting some stuff together, and I was standing in the baking aisle looking at the different flours. Some lady wanders up beside me and makes small talk.

SC Lady: Wow, there are so many different kinds.
Me: Oh, yeah. I was amazed in culinary school at all the different sorts we had to learn.

...it was like I'd just told her I could spin straw into gold.

SC Lady: OH! You went to culinary school!
Me: (still thinking we're making small talk) Oh, yeah, I graduated last year, it was really a fun class to be in.
SC Lady: That's great! I've been needing to find a chef to hire for a party I'm throwing next month! You've got the job!

Uh.

Me: Um, well, thank you but I can't-
SC Lady: See, I'm wanting to do a sort of Japanese steakhouse thing, where the chef does the food right there at the table, it's for my book club, we have little get togethers every month and I really wanted to impress them, so you can do whatever food you want, but I want it done right on the table.
Me: Well, ma'am, I'm not really able to-
SC Lady: I'd really like to do courses and everything too, I can get someone else to do the plates and be like the busboy, so all you'll have to do is the cooking.
Me: It sounds fun, but I can't take the-
SC Lady: And you know what'll be really fun! *something something something French cuisine something something book about France*
Me: Okay, but ma'am I don't think I'd be able to do this, you should-
SC Lady: *something something Gladys will be so jealous something old bats something something motor mouth*
Me: Ma'am, I'm not taking the job-
SC Lady: *LOUDER AND FASTER GIDDY EXCITEMENT*
Me: *whimpering in abject fear by this point* Ma'am, I don't think you're hearing me...
SC Lady: Okay, so get in touch with me, here's my number *hands me a business card* and I'll get you all the details! I can't wait to start planning!
Me: *doing best Fluttershy impression* Um, ma'am I really can't-
SC Lady: You can call me any time between 5 and 8 in the evening! Just let me know what to buy for the menu.
Me: I...I don't know how to make you understand...
SC Lady: Well, I need to run, just give me a call! *zooms off*
Me: *standing in aisle, holding business card, terrified*

So...uh...what do I do now?

[Scorpodael]

Be confused?

[spark]

Drop the card in the trash, be done with it. It's her fault for assuming you were hired when she hasn't given you a red cent. No money down = no job and absolutely no obligation of ANY sort on your part.

[firecat88]

Quoth spark

Drop the card in the trash, be done with it. It's her fault for assuming you were hired when she hasn't given you a red cent. No money down = no job and absolutely no obligation of ANY sort on your part.

This. She didn't discuss payment options with you, she glomped onto you without even seeing if you were interested, didn't let you get a word in edgewise, you don't owe her a brass farthing.

[raudf]

Or frame it as a reminder of how people can jump head first into the shallow end of the pool without checking the depth first.

And honestly, you don't owe her a thing. It's not your fault she could hear past her own yammering mouth and assumptions.

[rose_metal_nz]

Quoth MystyGlyttyr

So...uh...what do I do now?

Try to leave a message (voicemail, text, email etc) in a manner that can't be traced back to you specifically stating without a shadow of a doubt that you can't take the job.

Maybe mention "parole violations" or something

[barainga]

Quoth rose_metal_nz

Try to leave a message (voicemail, text, email etc) in a manner that can't be traced back to you specifically stating without a shadow of a doubt that you can't take the job.

Maybe mention "parole violations" or something

Nah, you want to make sure shes offended by you.

[Ironclad Alibi]

Quoth MystyGlyttyr

So...uh...what do I do now?

I can think of two reactions.

1. Toss the card, as others have suggested.

2. Quote a very high price for your services, plus expenses, that will make it worth your effort, even if you did skip the section on Japanese cooking. Don't forget to triple whatever price you come up with first, then double it. Payment in advance, of course, and non-refundable.

[FiddleFaddle]

Looks like SOMEPONY needs more Iron Will Assertiveness training ;D

[Slave to the Phone]

I like business cards. I use them all the time and I always say thank you when someone gives me one. I won't accept the ones that are plastic and bendy, though.

I cut them in quarters, punch holes in the corner and use them for plant tags.