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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP if you were happy with the work, just verbally acknowledge that it sounds like both of you have had a rough go of it and pick a time to finish and COMMIT.

I'd have to know exactly what he said but for me, cursing is NBD especially for a contractor and there is a huge difference between 'f**ck you' and 'this f**cking work'. [/quote]

I was the one who said cursing was inappropriate, but I didn't mean because it would offend me. I meant because in the context of this story (she said he was irate with her and it was frightening her), I think it signals he's angry and a bit out of control and potentially volatile. What if OP makes him angrier somehow?

I had a worker I had a bad feeling about once and he ended up grabbing me in a scary way. I wish I had just told the general contractor no the first day that guy was there. It was a different feeling from just not liking him. He was creepy. Different scenario, but I hear OP is uncomfortable and that's important for her to listen to.[/quote]

When a pp asked how OP made the leap from irritated to violent, OP only referenced cursing- which to me would not be a big deal/would not generally make ME feel threatened unless it was used as a noun, not an adjective.

I have had an uneasy feeling with an unreliable contractor or two who suddenly was sweating me to do work because they were having financial issues/life pressures and wanted the work- but I said no in those situations. In other situations, contractors with whom I had done previous work/I was comfortable with cold-called asking if we needed work and I happily agreed/it was good timing for me as well.

Totally agree with trusting your gut if you do not want someone in your home or sometimes even if the timing is just always bad. The universe may be telling you something.[/quote]

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