Unusual Encounters: When a Japanese Translation Agency Needs Vacuum Cleaners

So, here's a tale that diverges from the typical sales pitch received by Translation Agencies.

We all know the routine of endless cold calls, ranging from translation software offers to business proposals and even, believe it or not, adult toys for the Japan market. But, imagine my surprise when an email landed in my inbox with a proposition that took me off guard.

The Odd Sales Pitch

Ah, the charm of unexpected sales pitches!

Amidst the routine calls, an email stood out. The subject? Vacuum cleaners. Yes, you read that right. A company named XXXX International Co., Ltd, known for their robotic vacuum cleaners, reached out with an intriguing proposal.

Hey guy,

XXXX Interational CO., Ltd (also called XXXX Electronic and Technologies Co., Ltd), manufacture of robotic vacuum cleaner with good quality and low price.

Call me, let’s talk details.

Best Wishes

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Vacuum cleaners for a Japanese Translation Agency? Now, that's a unique twist!

Even Translators Need a Cleanup

A robotic vacuum cleaner proposal for a translation agency adds a new dimension to the unexpected. Turns out, even in the business of language, a cleanup is sometimes in order.

So, let's talk details, Guy!

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