You can call me Jennifer....

Okay, I have had this conversation with many of you before, (and I am using slightly colorful language) so feel free to skip this one.

I posted on Craig's List last week -- a table and chair set that we got for the old house that doesn't fit in this one. I have posted this set about 5 times before but people on Craig's List are, well, to put it nicely, flaky. So I'm asking $175 for a table and 4 chairs.

I got a message asking for a photo, so I popped off 2 quick photos and waited.

Last night I get this email:

Hi Jen,I would like to make an offer of $100. If you are okey, please let meknow. I'll try to come pick them up tomorrow with cash.

What is wrong with this picture?

Yup -- this idiot, who does not know me at all, had the nerve to call me Jen. And on top of it the asshole lowballed me by 75 bucks!

Now, if you know me, you are quite possibly allowed to call me Jen. Those of you who are allowed already know it. People who do not know me are not allowed to call me Jen. Hell, my sister-in-law Kim called me Jen in a recent email, and I was completely annoyed. She is not one of "the ones." I let it drop to save my husband the drama. Anyway, if someone should make the mistake of being too casual, too familar with me before I am cool with it, they may end up calling me ma'am and begging for mercy. It really pisses me off.

And the money? Of course I was not expecting to get $175 for it. You always ask high so the other guy can negotitate down and feel good, right? But 75 bucks is no longer a feel-good exercise for me. So long, sucka.

So yes, I am annoyed. My response to aforementioned asshole?
Here it is:
It's Jennifer, actually. Never Jen. And as far as the $100, that's a lot lower than I wanted to go. I do have it listed at $175. I'd be willing to go down to $125. If that works for you, please call me at yada yada yada.

I am supremely proud of myself for showing such restraint and not threatening to rip his head off and shit down his throat for calling me Jen.