Boorish Endorser

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Some time ago, two endorsers (E1 and E2), a manager (M), a columnist (C), an ad agency (A), and a product (P) got into a controversy. C wrote that E1 walked out because E2 got on her nerves. A few days later, M called for a presscon to clear the name of E2. In interviews, E1 repeated that she has never walked out on any of her commitments. A even issued a letter that put C on the spot. So, what did really happen?

It was true that there was a walkout but it did not involve E1.

First, let us look at the demands. On taping day, E2 criticized the wardrobe for the shoot. Then, she complained that the venue was too warm and the aircon was not enough. Moreover, she questioned why there was only one dressing room. When the husband of E1 sensed the tension, he took it upon himself to bring down the stuff of his wife so as not to bother the production staff. Then, he was warned not to let E1 go to the dressing room as E2 was in a fit. E1 had to change in the common comfort room.

Second, here is the answer as to who really walked out. As a way to lessen the tense atmosphere, the staff of A went up to see E2. Each one approached E2, who was seated in a corner with her head bowed down and they greeted her. The head handed her a gift. E2 replied at the top of her voice, “Thank you for the gift but you’re stressing me out!”

The head paused, stared at E2, and walked out. The staff followed. Before shutting the door, the head said, “That woman is very rude. Mal educada!” This dialogue was said loud enough for E2 to hear.

Hence, there was indeed a walkout and it was really because of E2.