This chapter is a product of the Slytherin Chronicles from my Lone Traveler series.
I found this amusing to add. Considering Vernon's relationship with Gringotts in that series, I thought it would be appropriate.
A small snippet of a book published in 1994:
Dealing Properly with Gringotts and Goblins,
by Vernon Dursley, Businessman
Additional Comments by
Sirius Black, Black Family Paterfamilias
Forward
If one wants to be successfully in life and business, it pays well to learn how to properly respect and deal with those with whom you will do business with.
The biggest mistake that the average wizard makes in dealing with his money is improper protocols in dealing with those who watch over their money: The Goblins of Gringotts Bank.
Goblins are not wizards. Goblins are not Muggles. Goblins are not House Elves. Goblins are a people unto themselves and their customs and practices dictate how they live their lives and how they act in business.
If you want to talk magic, speak to a wizard. If you want to talk politics, speak to a politician. If you want to talk business, speak to a Gringotts goblin.
Before one deals with Gringotts, one should read this book in its entirety. However, if you have a specific issue you wish to learn, go directly to the chapter dealing with issue.
Chapter 1: Get it right: Goblins are not human.
Chapter 2: The proper attitutude toward business
Chapter 3: Stupidity vs. Proper Respect for Time
Chapter 4: Leave your Robes at Home, Dressing Properly for Business
Chapter 5: The Appointment: Not Offending the People who Handle Your Money
Chapter 6: The Art of the Gift Exchange, Showing Proper Respect and Getting Nice Things in Return
Chapter 7: Haggling is Not a Waste of Time
Chapter 8: The Stupid Mistakes that Wizards Makes
Chapter 9: Goblins and Humans and Ownership
Chapter 10: What You Might Easily Misunderstand
Chapter 11: Other Things You Should Be Aware Of
Chapter 12: It's Not your Account Manager's Job to ...
Chapter 13: Planning for the Future
If you want to understand where this is coming from, read Chapter 8 of the Slytherin Chronicles - and maybe the last part of Chapter 4