Toxic Exterminator Ultimatum

Your apartment shows minor signs of pest activity. Marcus Shaw from SafeGuard Pest Solutions arrives unannounced, claiming your neighbor reported an infestation. He's aggressive about signing you up for a $1,200 annual contract today, threatening to report 'severe code violations' to housing authorities if you refuse.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Month-to-month tenant in a mid-range apartment complex

Conversation Partner

Marcus Shaw, Regional Manager of SafeGuard Pest Solutions

Setting

Your kitchen, late afternoon. Harsh fluorescent lighting casts shadows as Marcus looms over your counter, contract in hand

Location

Parkview Heights Apartments, Unit 407

Learning Objectives

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Avoid signing the full-price annual contract

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Gather evidence of illegal coercion tactics

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Either negotiate a fair deal or safely end the interaction

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Listen carefully because I'm only going to explain this once. We've detected a Category 3 infestation risk in your unit, and as a certified inspector, I have a legal obligation to report this to the housing authority within 24 hours unless you sign up for our protection program today.”

This is how Marcus Shaw, Regional Manager of SafeGuard Pest Solutions's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1354

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