What would you do in case you are an insurance salesman calling on prospective clients and you have left the last 15 clients empty-handed?

Try something new in the next call, and keep plugging away.-6. the setback of a salesmanthe most emotionally intelligent answer is b. optimism and taking the initiative, both indicators of emotional intelligence, lead people to see setbacks as challenges they can learn from, and to persist, trying out new approaches rather than giving up, blaming themselves or getting demoralized. although listing your strengths and weaknesses can be a helpful exercise, without actively plugging away motivation to sell will tend to decrease.a: 0 points call it a day and go home early to miss rush-hour traffic.b: 10 points try something new in the next call, and keep plugging away.c: 5 points list your strengths and weaknesses to identify what may be undermining your ability to sell.d: 0 points sharpen up your resume.