When did higher end retailers start carrying my bag around the counter? I noticed this last weekend at Nordstrom when bought some shoes for the kids. I paid for the shoes and the lady put the receipt in the bag and walked around the counter to hand me the bag. And it’s not just on larger or heavier purchases. It must be a store-wide policy because I also purchased some Clinique soap which fit in a small bag. Sure enough, the lady didn’t hand it over the counter to me. She walked around to hand me a very small bag.
Why do some restaurants allow their host/hostess to wear nose or lip rings? Seems like you’d want the first person your customers meet to be clean and conservatively dressed. Visit Mama’s Mexican Kitchen in Belltown (Seattle) to see this taken to extremes. The shredded beef taco doesn’t sound so tasty with the image of your multiple facial piercings still fresh in my mind.
Why do most of the employees at Target look like they are under 25 and those at Wal-mart look over 55? I can’t get in line at Target without hearing two young checkers talk about the latest movie, date or unfair weekend schedule.
Notice how Lowes stores are clean, well-lit and have clear signs on each isle while Home Depot feels just the opposite? Lowes seems to cater to the consumer while Home Depot feels like it’s catering to the contractor.
How I’m treated when I return an item at your store will directly determine if I shop at your store again. Whether I’m treated well or poorly, I’m going to tell my friends, family and coworkers. And maybe some fellow bloggers.
Those self-service postage stations at the Post Office that weigh packages and spit out postage when I feed it my credit card are awesome. Add more!
When I’m at a restaurant and I don’t order a drink, please don’t roll your eyes and assume I’m a cheapskate chump because I just want a glass of water. Really, I’m just trying to give up soda loaded with sugar. You’ll still get a 20%+ tip if you treat me well.
Why does it seem like I can’t watch a new TV series without hearing a John Mayer tune? I’m not complaining but when did he reach saturation status?
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