How do I deal with the awkwardness?
Very simple. Money talks and bullshit walk. I’ve fallen victim to a snare or two, eventually you earn the title “Wiley” in Wiley Old Vereran.
Whatever I’m thinking is probably wrong so why would I get awkward about what I don’t know? I don’t know if the granny is saying in her head “that was a close call, I didn’t want that ugly fucker to lay naked on top of me” or “there goes dream boat, I bet his cock could scratch my itch.” I don’t know and I don’t care, you aren’t my cup of tea, good night, I said good night!!!
Go to a car lot and don’t buy something. Tell yourself that no matter what you aren’t going to buy anything and do battle with the fuckhead sales dick. That will teach you how to walk away.
Short of all that, say the shop wants $220 for an hour of fs. Ok, do the math. If you make $55/ hr then that is 4 hours of your day. Are you willing to give up 4 hours of a day for half assed or mediocre service?