The Boyd, Waldo T. 1918-2012 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Salesman" by Waldo T. Boyd is a science fiction short story written in the early 1950s. The narrative unfolds in a futuristic department store where customers encounter high-tech merchandise, specifically humanoid robots referred to as "Roboids." The story focuses on the interactions between a salesman and a couple inquiring about the product, providing a glimpse into consumer behavior and the salesman’s strategies. The plot centers around Trevor Anson, a salesman at Tracy's Roboid Department Store, who skillfully navigates a challenging customer, referred to as "Red-tie," and his wife, Millicent. As Anson attempts to adhere to various sales rules from his guide, he faces skepticism regarding the Roboids, particularly their functionality and safety. Despite his best efforts to demonstrate the product's appeal, the customer remains unconvinced and ultimately leaves without making a purchase. Reflecting on the encounter after the couple departs, Anson finds solace in his routine, symbolizing the pressures and peculiarities of modern salesmanship in a technologically advanced society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-06-01 Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Robots -- Fiction Sales personnel -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32636 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32636 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133738.0 32636