MYSTERY SHOPPING THREAD 17 - please don't mention client names or fees on here!!

mysterious_girl

Just had a wonderful time trying to take a pic of an egg shop. A security van arrived and interrogated me wanting I'd etc to prove who I am and what I was doing. Could only show him my briefing notes. Woulnt allow me to take a pic! I'm a mum of 2 and look like one. Not a terrorist, more a dowdy housewife. He wouldn't leave until I left. What the hell am I suppose to do in that siuation?!

On my first visit today when I took the rancid sandwich back she said "oh no, forgot to ask you about membership didn't I?" I feel I was clocked in the other two I did after that aswell as I got a full membership promotion speach each time and over friendly service, reminicent of burger jobs.

Its just not my day!

ukmonkey

mysterious_girl wrote: »

Just had a wonderful time trying to take a pic of an egg shop. A security van arrived and interrogated me wanting I'd etc to prove who I am and what I was doing. Could only show him my briefing notes. Woulnt allow me to take a pic! I'm a mum of 2 and look like one. Not a terrorist, more a dowdy housewife. He wouldn't leave until I left. What the hell am I suppose to do in that siuation?!

Were you on their property or public property? If the latter, tell him to s*d off as it's none of his business.

cheekychipmunk

Badger_Lady wrote: »

I've just picked up my first Grass Roots assignment, for a fashion outlet 10 yards from me. The scenario seems really weird though, totally unnatural!

Think I know which one you mean - I just pretended to be a bit dippy and 'had totally lost touch with what's in fashion' (two young kids blah blah blah, feeling frumpy, don't know where to start looking etc).

Hopefully we're talking about the same one or you may be even more confused now :rotfl:

dazza.mk

mysterious_girl wrote: »

On my first visit today when I took the rancid sandwich back she said "oh no, forgot to ask you about membership didn't I?" I feel I was clocked in the other two I did after that aswell as I got a full membership promotion speach each time and over friendly service, reminicent of burger jobs.

Its just not my day!

tell me about it! , one I did the other day I heard one assistant say to the other "I'll give you a clue, they always buy eggs", then when I got to the till I got the full membership speech, even though nothing had been mentioned to the 2 customers in front!

jen_br

mysterious_girl wrote: »

Just had a wonderful time trying to take a pic of an egg shop. A security van arrived and interrogated me wanting I'd etc to prove who I am and what I was doing. Could only show him my briefing notes. Woulnt allow me to take a pic! I'm a mum of 2 and look like one. Not a terrorist, more a dowdy housewife. He wouldn't leave until I left. What the hell am I suppose to do in that siuation?!

On my first visit today when I took the rancid sandwich back she said "oh no, forgot to ask you about membership didn't I?" I feel I was clocked in the other two I did after that aswell as I got a full membership promotion speach each time and over friendly service, reminicent of burger jobs.

Its just not my day!

Never show your briefing notes... the security company has nothing to do with the Egg shop!! You can take photos of buildings.. make up something like "School project for my son" "Treasure hunt" etc etc etc

I would call ESA because chances are these people will complain.

mysterious_girl

I know but it was one of those money carrying vans which was blocking the whole front of the shop and a smaller van behind it saying "police observation" or some such. Anyway, the guy didn't want me taking any pics. He had the full bullet proof vest on and visor. I wasn't about to go against it incase I got arrested. I suppose he thought I was trailing his money van and wanted to rob it. I suppose it must have been suspicious as being a "Sarah Beenie" type - middleclass housewife. They are always the ones you see on Crimewatch. :rotfl:

Badger_Lady

cheekychipmunk wrote: »

Think I know which one you mean - I just pretended to be a bit dippy and 'had totally lost touch with what's in fashion' (two young kids blah blah blah, feeling frumpy, don't know where to start looking etc).

Hopefully we're talking about the same one or you may be even more confused now :rotfl:

We're on exactly the same lines, lol! I just can't believe in the scenario... but will follow it regardless, fingers crossed I'm not discovered

Badger_Lady

RE proofing query laughs. Three points deducted for this (not that it matters I know):

On my survey I wrote: "The staff stayed behind the counter. After browsing for several minutes, I went to the counter for assistance."
Query raised: "Did the staff approach you or did you have to approach them?"

Duh! :rotfl:

mysterious_girl

Badger_Lady wrote: »

RE proofing query laughs. Three points deducted yfor this (not that it matters I know):

On my survey I wrote: "The staff stayed behind the counter. After browsing for several minutes, I went to the counter for assistance."
Query raised: "Did the staff approach you or did you have to approach them?"

Duh! :rotfl:

You've got to be kidding!!!

misssarahleigh

mysterious_girl wrote: »

You've got to be kidding!!!

Can't say i'm shocked