The statement,"I'll place that order for six pallets of potting soil right now," is an example of an unethical close.

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With the assumptive close, the salesperson assumes the prospect will buy. Statements can be made such as "I'll call your order in tonight" or "I'll have this shipped to you tomorrow." If the prospect does not say anything, assume the suggested order has been accepted. Such a closing method would be unethical if the prospect indicated that the order was unwanted.

The Statement,"I'll Place That Order for Six Pallets of Potting