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Mystery Shopping Thread 24 *PLEASE READ THE OP FIRST**PLEASE NO CLIENT NAMES OR FEES

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  • MysteryMe
    MysteryMe Posts: 3,465 Forumite
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    For which MSC? I have not done one myself but there are several different exit survey assignments and each have different requirements as to numbers needed/questions to be asked etc.
  • skintsocks
    skintsocks Posts: 423 Forumite
    I didn't pick up any of the surveys where you had to get 25, mainly because I don't think I've ever seen that many people around that particular branch/store, and I didn't fancy taking a flask and tent. I did some for a supermarket recently and it took an hour to persuade only 8 people to stop and talk to me. Kind of put me off. It may be a whole lot different in busier towns/cities :)

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  • blindman
    blindman Posts: 5,673 Forumite
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    Mimi1234 you have a PM :cool:
  • Siouxsie32
    Siouxsie32 Posts: 1,987 Forumite
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    I've always been put off the exit surveys because i know how much I go out of my way to avoid talking to anyone with a clipboard. I'd hate to be the person people try to avoid!
  • DevilsAdvocate1
    DevilsAdvocate1 Posts: 1,905 Forumite
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    Siouxsie32 wrote: »
    I've always been put off the exit surveys because i know how much I go out of my way to avoid talking to anyone with a clipboard. I'd hate to be the person people try to avoid!

    I feel like this too, but I did decide to do them once. Definitely not for me. I think I'm quite anti-social!
  • MysteryMe
    MysteryMe Posts: 3,465 Forumite
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    I'd be willing to do assignments where you had to be there a set time and then be allowed to leave. The ones where you have to get X number of surveys are too much of a risk, you may be lucky and get them done quickly but could end up being there all day to earn next to nothing.
  • Raksha
    Raksha Posts: 4,569 Forumite
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    If your doing exit surveys, look at your own body language. Don't stand with the clip board across your chest or arms folded, looking bored... make eye contact, don't ask closed questions to make first contact etc
    Please forgive me if my comments seem abrupt or my questions have obvious answers, I have a mental health condition which affects my ability to see things as others might.
  • MysteryMe
    MysteryMe Posts: 3,465 Forumite
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    Seeing a happy clapper approach me makes me walk quicker. I would stop for £5 though lol!
  • jacquibaby
    jacquibaby Posts: 79 Forumite
    Thanks, it's the MF ones when you need to get 25. Am in 2 minds about applying!
  • PinkWing
    PinkWing Posts: 86 Forumite
    Has anyone been paid for RA discount shops from the start of April yet? Their payment at the moment seems to be even more random tham normal so just wondering whether I need to start chasing payment...
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