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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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Question secret handshake?

It occurred to me the other day that I don't know how to approach fellow ford truckers without being a complete goober. It's quite suprising to me how many people are die hard ford'ers, that don't know about this website. Each time that I've said something like, "Are you a member of FTE", they look at me like I'm crazy. Don't get me wrong, I'm proud, but sometimes I feel like an idiot. This is a question for all you FTE veterans. What's the "cool" way of asking someone if they know of FTE?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 01:10 PM
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I just come right out and ask if they've heard of it, and if not suggest that they visit FTE. I also take time to explain the benefits, knowledge base of our members, etc. BTW, don't ever feel like an idiot for asking something; the only dumb question is the one that didn't get asked.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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yeah, you're right.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 11:52 AM
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I do that idiot thing sooo well. I've been pushing FTE over on the Ford side whenever I deliver one- it a great resource, especially for a new member of "the family."
 
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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It's alright, just tell the ones that look at you funny that they're on double secret probation and not to worry about anything.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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Quote:You don't even need the hyphen. Just Put "Fordtrucks.com" in and you get the same thing.

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I'm an Albertan, we are pretty specific around here about how to do things right.

Look what happens in Ottawa every Federal or Prov.election
 
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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I always say something about their truck and then give them a KS chapter card.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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You could just go up to them and tell them that "if they want their truck to be all it can be" then join FTE.Give them the site address and say I'll talk to later.Good Luck!
 
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