MYSTERY SHOPPING THREAD 19 - please don't mention client names or fees on here!!

System

How do I ask for someone's surname politely?

Lil_Me_2

berbastrike wrote: »

How do I ask for someone's surname politely?

Depends on the context and whether you can reason as to why you need it. If it's a sales pitch you can ask for a business card, if they don't have one then ask for the stores phone number and ask them to write their name down so you know who you spoke to. If they only put their first name then ask what their surname is and say something like or are you the only x in the store? Most would probably either verbally tell you or they will write it down.

In most cases a first name/description would be sufficient though!

samtastic7

if you get the first name for example if they say im pete say ' theres not two pete's work here is there

but normally its okay with first name as some briefs sayy DO NOT ask a name you can void a report by asking

Mythuan

I'm on Retail Eyes and obviously they don't pay much, as most mystery jobs wouldn't right? Is there one that pays better than others maybe?

System

samtastic7 wrote: »

if you get the first name for example if they say im pete say ' theres not two pete's work here is there

but normally its okay with first name as some briefs sayy DO NOT ask a name you can void a report by asking

Surname is required. I feel like a stalker, this is horrible.

Monkeynut

Chances are they wouldn't have asked you to get their surname if it wasn't going to be quite natural. As others have said - they are more likely to tell you NOT to ask for a name as it would look suspicious most times.

What job is it? Some places, such as GfK bank for example, they have their full names on their badges or nameplates anyway.

StacFace

Mythuan wrote: »

I'm on Retail Eyes and obviously they don't pay much, as most mystery jobs wouldn't right? Is there one that pays better than others maybe?

Pay varies from company to company, there are jobs that are higher paid but bear in mind that where there's a big difference (i.e. more than double) there's probably a reason - either they'll take longer, require an expensive purchase or some other factor that makes them less appealing.

Edit: Sign up to the companies on the first page and you'll see for yourself who pays more and for what.

DevilsAdvocate1

Mythuan wrote: »

I'm on Retail Eyes and obviously they don't pay much, as most mystery jobs wouldn't right? Is there one that pays better than others maybe?

I think they are known as paying poorly because for some jobs there is no fee at all, just reimbursement. Also, they want very detailled reports. I find other companies pay the same or slightly more but the reports are easier.

Mystery shopping won't make you rich.

D.

samtastic7

DevilsAdvocate1 wrote: »

I think they are known as paying poorly because for some jobs there is no fee at all, just reimbursement. Also, they want very detailled reports. I find other companies pay the same or slightly more but the reports are easier.

Mystery shopping won't make you rich.

D.

unless you want to do about 15 in one day and frazzle ya brain. lol

lalli_pickle

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