On Jan 16, 3:23*pm, Ken wrote:

* Wasnt Bubba the Hvac pro helpfull.

* * * * Yes, he was helpful. *Like a dose of the Clap!! *Guys like
him wonder why people are reluctant to call them for help. *They
don't exactly exude confidence.

Not to be the grammar police, but indeed he "exudes" confidence.
But does not 'elicit' or 'encourage' that same confidence from
others.