A Greek Vs a Greek

Its been a long time since my last post here, I've been mainly tweeting which seems like a better option for those that aren't good in writing long texts (such as myself). Anyway, I was involved in a conversation which was kinda funny so I decided to post it here for everyone to enjoy.

Okay so, I decided to send out an email to a Greek IT company I discovered through a tweet one of the people I follow sent out yesterday. I knew that I wouldn't have to expect much but their website seemed nice and the employees looked (by looking at the site) like they are part of a team. So here it goes (the original conversation was in Greek, this is the English translation):

"Good morning Dears,

we have setup an application for sales and inventory management (megaventory.com). I think your clients that are involved in b2b may find it quite useful so, it might be worth looking at. If you think you can promote megaventory to your clients we can discuss how to proceed so both our companies will win (as well as your clients).

Thanks, Kostis"

This is what I got back from the CEO:

"Both your mail and the link to a page that just displays a login page do not convince me. You may have the best application in the world and my clients will find it useful but nevertheless you don't promote it appropriately.

Regards, Yiannis"

yes, I know... quite offensive for both me and our application. But I keep my nerves, after all its Saturday and I will fire up the BBQ in less than two hours! So, it continues from my part:

"Yiannis,

You are absolutely right! We have the best application in the world and your clients will indeed gain from using it. What do you suggest for a better promotion? Thanks, Kostis"

and I get back this:

"I suggest you hire us or other professionals to help you promote your application. I'll be happy to meet you and talk. Call me by this Monday at 210...., Yiannis"

okay, I thought this is it, this guy is finally worth crap, wants only to sell and can't see further than his nose.

Now, I am quite sure that IF the same mail was sent by another megaventory team member (and not by me, having a name that easily identifies me as Greek) the reply would be completely different and not so insulting (maybe also positive). I think it all goes back to the Greek mentality; we cannot admit the work of another Greek and we always have to say a bad word for it. This is happening for centuries and it won't stop in my case as well.