Farmer's Wife? 2.0

     Maybe it's a southern thing, but I would know because I've been here my entire life. Men hate dealing with women when it comes to rural farming. Let me set the scene for you...

    A man contacted me via Facebook about purchasing one of MY baby goats. Once he got to the house he requested to speak to my husband, even stated, "it's men's business." Really? I tried to explain that I would be the one who he had to deal with. First of all I didn't feel safe with his very abrupt nonverbal language. He seemed to be used to always getting his way and was almost juvenile in his mannerisms (tantrum). I ended up asking him to leave. He literally stomped his foot and crossed his arms. He and my toddler have a LOT in common! 

      I deserve the right to be able to conduct a farm exchange without my husband present. I missed out on a $500 deal, but it was totally worth it.  Maybe it's because I wouldn't budge on the price. He knew the price when he came all the way there pulling a really long trailer. Maybe he was mad because I wouldn't let him talk me into purchasing one of my puppies? Maybe he thought he could talk me down to giving him whatever he wanted for the price he wanted. Prices are nonnegotiable once we agreed via Facebook messenger. Face to face does not mean I will budge. 

    Throwing the fact that I'm a woman in my face is not an insult. 

    The joke is on him. He is coming to a family member's home to buy an animal from her. UMMMMM I'm going to be there too! He will not get away with talking to her like that too. 



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