Am I Making A Fuss About Nothing? Opinions Please.

mrs-stressed

mulled_wine wrote: »

When you hit "quote" and the post you're replying to is in the box, just highlight the bits you don't want and delete them. (Or back-space to get rid, whichever you find easier)

Just make sure the [ QUOTE] and [ /QUOTE] boxes are still intact before posting

HTH xx

Thanks for that - I didnt try it then (coz I was scared the whole thing was going to disappear tbh!) but I will have a go tomorrow! I always seem to have something to say to everyone on here - nicely of course!!!!

love mrs s

mulled_wine

mrs-stressed wrote: »

Thanks for that - I didnt try it then (coz I was scared the whole thing was going to disappear tbh!) but I will have a go tomorrow! I always seem to have something to say to everyone on here - nicely of course!!!!

love mrs s

no worries x

mulled_wine

ukphd wrote: »

Frankly I think it's all irrelevant - both customer and staff should be polite and courteous regardless.

That's what's wrong with people now - a general lack of respect for other people.

totally agree! And you see it everywhere.

Malory

Re the people who were mistaken for staff:

When I need help, I always look to see that the person I ask is wearing a uniform with the name of the store and that they look like they are working, not shopping.

If I am unsure, I ask "Do you work here?"

It avoids accidently offending anyone.

Once when I was on holiday, I walked out of my hotel room and the man staying in the next room asked me if I could come into his room and straighten it up. He thought I was the maid. (His wife, who was with him, was very embarrassed.)

Flyboy152

Malory wrote: »

Re the people who were mistaken for staff:

When I need help, I always look to see that the person I ask is wearing a uniform with the name of the store and that they look like they are working, not shopping.

If I am unsure, I ask "Do you work here?"

It avoids accidently offending anyone.

Once when I was on holiday, I walked out of my hotel room and the man staying in the next room asked me if I could come into his room and straighten it up. He thought I was the maid. (His wife, who was with him, was very embarrassed.)

Then you get them posting on forums, "geez, what an ignorant customer, couldn't they see the uniform? Why bother asking if they can plainly see I work here."

You should have done the room for him, you might have got a tip.:D

mrs-stressed

Flyboy152 wrote: »

Then you get them posting on forums, "geez, what an ignorant customer, couldn't they see the uniform? Why bother asking if they can plainly see I work here."

You should have done the room for him, you might have got a tip.:D

You could then have made an applepie bed for him and taken all the freebies from his room and so doubled up for your room!!!!

mrs-stressed

mulled_wine wrote: »

totally agree! And you see it everywhere.

I agree. It also starts at the top as it where. If management dont care - why on earth should the lowly on the shop floor care. It rubs off. They swan (!) about with mobile phones (power), clipboard, high heels to die for, or suits that are just so no, not a smile this side of the channel and then when they do speak they have to look at your badge first!! I dont have a beef about them really as they are insignificant but I do believe in good old fashioned manners to staff and cleaners and everyone alike. It all makes for good morale and this country is sadly lacking in it.

Like I said it starts at the top and works its way down...

ukphd

mrs-stressed wrote: »

I agree. It also starts at the top as it where. If management dont care - why on earth should the lowly on the shop floor care. It rubs off. They swan (!) about with mobile phones (power), clipboard, high heels to die for, or suits that are just so no, not a smile this side of the channel and then when they do speak they have to look at your badge first!! I dont have a beef about them really as they are insignificant but I do believe in good old fashioned manners to staff and cleaners and everyone alike. It all makes for good morale and this country is sadly lacking in it.

Like I said it starts at the top and works its way down...

So very true. Treat others as you wish to be treated yourself.. can't go too wrong with that IMHO

mrs-stressed

ukphd wrote: »

Treat others as you wish to be treated yourself.. can't go too wrong with that IMHO

I have this idea based on experience that stuff like courteousness, manners, kindness, learning how to lead, thinking joined up and all that shiz naz is not taught at home, school, polytech, uni or life. Therefore you have this underclass of people who have got to where they are by default and drowning us all in the is sea of negative, low morale and downright horribleness (sorry cant think of another word for that). Also, power is a very strong thing when a nineteen year old has a mobile phone, a new suit, pointy shoes, more gunk in hair than Boots shampoo aisle it gives him/them/her an enormous sense of superiorty. And they havent earned it.

So back to original post!! She has long gone I suspect but the debate goes on.

Courage mon braves

patchyperson

I find Morrisons to be the supermarket with the most integrity, i have never once encountered rude customer service. however I must say i agree with the OP about the over priced Cauli...it must have been amazing at that price! :A