Comments on: Maybe it isn’t the Economy http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/11/14/maybe-it-isnt-the-economy/ Sharing the Good Life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:20:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bari http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/11/14/maybe-it-isnt-the-economy/#comment-28775 Bari Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:27:42 +0000 http://www.patchworktimes.com/?p=9080#comment-28775 I am right there with you! I hate to shop at best, but put in the service you get nowadays, and I am just not there spending my hard earned money! I am right there with you! I hate to shop at best, but put in the service you get nowadays, and I am just not there spending my hard earned money!

]]> By: CJ http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/11/14/maybe-it-isnt-the-economy/#comment-28770 CJ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:28:00 +0000 http://www.patchworktimes.com/?p=9080#comment-28770 Judy, you should send a copy of your blog post to the networks. Maybe they'll air it on TV. Customer service has gone all to hell in this country. I think that's why hubby and I miss "home" so much. Our little town of 4500 people is like a breath of fresh air, it's like stepping back in time. Teenage boys open doors for women. Young girls are sweet and fresh faced. Visit any shop and feel like either welcomed family, or royalty. Yep, still homesick. :) Judy, you should send a copy of your blog post to the networks. Maybe they’ll air it on TV.

Customer service has gone all to hell in this country. I think that’s why hubby and I miss “home” so much. Our little town of 4500 people is like a breath of fresh air, it’s like stepping back in time. Teenage boys open doors for women. Young girls are sweet and fresh faced. Visit any shop and feel like either welcomed family, or royalty.

Yep, still homesick. :)

]]> By: June Piper-Brandon http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/11/14/maybe-it-isnt-the-economy/#comment-28765 June Piper-Brandon Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:36:39 +0000 http://www.patchworktimes.com/?p=9080#comment-28765 I am right there with you. I hate shopping, in fact I get anxiety attacks if I think too much about going shopping. I even hate grocery shopping. I think as the economy has deteriorated so has people's attitudes, and store employees have hit rock bottom. Customer service has become an oxy-moron and the customers have also become increasingly rude. People don't say excuse me when they bump into you, they drive like maniacs on the roads and in the parking lots. If I had it my way I'd buy everything on the internet and stay home and quilt. I am right there with you. I hate shopping, in fact I get anxiety attacks if I think too much about going shopping. I even hate grocery shopping. I think as the economy has deteriorated so has people’s attitudes, and store employees have hit rock bottom. Customer service has become an oxy-moron and the customers have also become increasingly rude. People don’t say excuse me when they bump into you, they drive like maniacs on the roads and in the parking lots. If I had it my way I’d buy everything on the internet and stay home and quilt.

]]> By: Lori http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/11/14/maybe-it-isnt-the-economy/#comment-28753 Lori Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:02:54 +0000 http://www.patchworktimes.com/?p=9080#comment-28753 I hate shopping too. In defense for some workers, have you ever looked around to see how many employees are really in the building? In a local large pet store they had 2 with a manager. The store actually was busy with 1 person running all over, the cashier called for backup. The poor girl on the floor got to the register all flustered, I happened to be the person she called over, she wasn't a 100% focused with me. My comment was " Wow you are a superwomen, and such a multitasker." (you could she her think on that one) I think she grew 3 inches and had the brightest smile" I got her name and I put a attagirl in for her. The manager NEVER stepped out of his office, that was also noted on my comment card. One of my daughters works in retail, I can see her exhaustion when she gets home, she put in 40 hours, at 3 different stores, the stores all cut back on hours, so the employees have to cover the missing employee(s). Wonder how many great employees got burnt out, and now just going thru the steps like zombies. I hate shopping too. In defense for some workers, have you ever looked around to see how many employees are really in the building? In a local large pet store they had 2 with a manager. The store actually was busy with 1 person running all over, the cashier called for backup. The poor girl on the floor got to the register all flustered, I happened to be the person she called over, she wasn’t a 100% focused with me. My comment was ” Wow you are a superwomen, and such a multitasker.” (you could she her think on that one) I think she grew 3 inches and had the brightest smile” I got her name and I put a attagirl in for her. The manager NEVER stepped out of his office, that was also noted on my comment card.
One of my daughters works in retail, I can see her exhaustion when she gets home, she put in 40 hours, at 3 different stores, the stores all cut back on hours, so the employees have to cover the missing employee(s). Wonder how many great employees got burnt out, and now just going thru the steps like zombies.

]]> By: Jackie http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/11/14/maybe-it-isnt-the-economy/#comment-28751 Jackie Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:42:38 +0000 http://www.patchworktimes.com/?p=9080#comment-28751 It's hard to pass up bargains and free shipping on the internet. Last wknd I purchased online a gift that was wrapped by the company and shipped directly to Mom for her b/day and 3 Christmas gifts for bowling team mates. No driving in crazy traffic or dealing with zombie clerks. OTOH, most of the places I frequent greet me by my name and give excellent service. That's probably the key. You have to be engaged and animated both ways to have a successful transaction. It’s hard to pass up bargains and free shipping on the internet. Last wknd I purchased online a gift that was wrapped by the company and shipped directly to Mom for her b/day and 3 Christmas gifts for bowling team mates. No driving in crazy traffic or dealing with zombie clerks. OTOH, most of the places I frequent greet me by my name and give excellent service. That’s probably the key. You have to be engaged and animated both ways to have a successful transaction.

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