What Retail Question Do You Hate The Most?
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Vandenberg said:
"Can i help?"
Great when its uttered by a Richer Sounds Bod who knows every intimate detail of what they are selling and the knowledge to steer you in the right buying decision.
Not so great when uttered by your average Currys sales gimp who knows sweet FA about whats on the stock floor, even worse when they direct you to their cooker/tv/computer "expert" you may as well ask for what product shall I buy that gives you the best commission.
Then try my favourite retort; I don’t know, is this a capability question?Great when its uttered by a Richer Sounds Bod who knows every intimate detail of what they are selling and the knowledge to steer you in the right buying decision.
Not so great when uttered by your average Currys sales gimp who knows sweet FA about whats on the stock floor, even worse when they direct you to their cooker/tv/computer "expert" you may as well ask for what product shall I buy that gives you the best commission.
K
InitialDave said:
I don't really have much issue with a specific question in shops, but I really wish restaurants would ditch the "how is everything with your meal?" routine. Leave us in peace. If you want to seem attentive, don't magically go blind/deaf when I do want to talk to you.
You are asked this so if in the eventuality you complain at bill paying time you said ‘it was ok’ whilst you were eating it, you can be quoted back that it was ‘ok’.The "Hi, are you alright there" really shouldn't bother me as it's just someone trying to be helpful but I've just walked into the shop and I'm clearly just browsing. It's almost as if I like I look utterly lost and that I don't belong there, like a bum who's just wandered in off the street.
I'd love to have the balls to go into a full on fake break down about how my wife has left me, taken the kids, all the money and that I don't feel life is worth living anymore!
I'd love to have the balls to go into a full on fake break down about how my wife has left me, taken the kids, all the money and that I don't feel life is worth living anymore!
easytiger123 said:
One from the US which will doubtless be here soon if it isn't already..."are you still enjoying that"?, asked by waiters/waitresses in 3 different restaurants in place of "have you finished"? when coming over to collect my plate after the meal.
The one that I recall hearing a lot in the U.S., when you’ve put your fork down, and you still have half a cow on your plate, but are sipping from your wine glass, is, “Are you still working on that sir?”Two things:
I think restaurant staff are trained to ask if "Everything is ok with the meal" when you have a mouthful of food.
When you get asked "would you like 10% by signing up to our credit card" when you say no then get asked "are you sure, it is 10%". Like I changed my mind since the first time I said no...
I think restaurant staff are trained to ask if "Everything is ok with the meal" when you have a mouthful of food.
When you get asked "would you like 10% by signing up to our credit card" when you say no then get asked "are you sure, it is 10%". Like I changed my mind since the first time I said no...
abzmike said:
InitialDave said:
I don't really have much issue with a specific question in shops, but I really wish restaurants would ditch the "how is everything with your meal?" routine. Leave us in peace. If you want to seem attentive, don't magically go blind/deaf when I do want to talk to you.
You are asked this so if in the eventuality you complain at bill paying time you said ‘it was ok’ whilst you were eating it, you can be quoted back that it was ‘ok’.C2Red said:
Vandenberg said:
"Can i help?"
Great when its uttered by a Richer Sounds Bod who knows every intimate detail of what they are selling and the knowledge to steer you in the right buying decision.
Not so great when uttered by your average Currys sales gimp who knows sweet FA about whats on the stock floor, even worse when they direct you to their cooker/tv/computer "expert" you may as well ask for what product shall I buy that gives you the best commission.
Then try my favourite retort; I don’t know, is this a capability question?Great when its uttered by a Richer Sounds Bod who knows every intimate detail of what they are selling and the knowledge to steer you in the right buying decision.
Not so great when uttered by your average Currys sales gimp who knows sweet FA about whats on the stock floor, even worse when they direct you to their cooker/tv/computer "expert" you may as well ask for what product shall I buy that gives you the best commission.
K
"Can I interest you in an extended warranty?"
"Why? Is what I'm about to buy likely to break after a year?"
"Who knows?"
"Well, you just told me this was the best on the market and the most reliable. Which is it?"
"Whilst it's unlikely, it's a complex piece of engineering and the warranty provides peace of mind and ensures you can continue you to enjoy your purchase beyond the standard warranty period, sir"
"It's a f
king toaster"
"Why? Is what I'm about to buy likely to break after a year?"
"Who knows?"
"Well, you just told me this was the best on the market and the most reliable. Which is it?"
"Whilst it's unlikely, it's a complex piece of engineering and the warranty provides peace of mind and ensures you can continue you to enjoy your purchase beyond the standard warranty period, sir"
"It's a f
king toaster"I'm in Argos with a £5 sale kettle. The sole purpose of the kettle is to brew dirty tea and coffee in my garage.
"Would you like to protect it for...?"
My MINI dealership grates me. When you leave the Receptionist shouts out:
"Have a lovely rest of the day..." to everyone that it becomes insincere.
"Would you like to protect it for...?"
My MINI dealership grates me. When you leave the Receptionist shouts out:
"Have a lovely rest of the day..." to everyone that it becomes insincere.
LeoSayer said:
Being interrupted mid-conversation by a waiter to be asked if everything's OK with the meal.
Or as happened to us a week or two ago , 4 times in quick succession , In the end one of the party went to the bar and said . "please stop keep asking us if everything ok " at present , you keep asking is all that is wrong with the mealGassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff