Show Notes
So what should the seller actually say when the disappointed buyer comes back?
Rabbi Klapper shows the proper way to handle yesterday's case. Perhaps Shimon never knew Reuven wanted the item, and the seller simply couldn't wait — or even if Shimon pushed the sale through. Either way, when Reuven returns, the seller should name no names: just say somebody came and bought it. And if it's true, he should take the blame on himself — it was my fault. Since a seller may sell to whomever he wants, Reuven really has no basis to be upset, and if he is, he'll find the item elsewhere. This keeps the matter localized and internal, so it doesn't spread into something far worse.
Keep it internal — and keep listening tomorrow.
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