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Post by Mo Termouth on May 31, 2007 12:50:57 GMT
Today while at work(I work on the kiosk at Morrisons) a little old lady made her way to the counter(no other customers) and started to get the right change(you know how some old dears need to give the right change). Still no other customers. While she was sorting her money out this middle aged man came along with a young child took one look at this old dear and pushed straight past her. Its not like he was going to have to wait for ages. When she got to the counter she looked so upset that he had shoved her. I was sooooooooo angry but now that I have typed it out I feel a little better. I don't know what is going on this week but a lot of people seem in such a hurry. More so than normal. Thanks for listening to me
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Post by Mahatt Micoat on May 31, 2007 12:59:01 GMT
It makes me angry when that happens to old(er) OR young people too, what happened to British politeness?
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Post by Mo Termouth on May 31, 2007 13:06:12 GMT
It certainly has flown out of the window this week? ?
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Post by revmichael on May 31, 2007 13:29:26 GMT
I find that very rude, but also I get upset when people don't say 'please', 'thank you' and 'sorry.'
It costs nothing to be polite.
(May I offer here a quick prayer)?
Lord, forgive me when I'm in such a hurry with my shopping and other things, that I don't stop to 'pass the time of day' with someone who is evidently lonely. Please give me the desire to give them a of my little time (which is yours anyway) - and a kind word. Amen.'
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Post by Mo Termouth on May 31, 2007 13:48:35 GMT
Thanks for that Rev. Prayer is the best answer. I always forget to pray when it is really neccessary.
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Post by revmichael on May 31, 2007 15:43:18 GMT
Yes, that's a bit like a very apt retort when someone says something a bit nasty. I think of a brilliant answer - but it comes to me much, much later, and therefore, it's too late to use it then.
But prayer is never too late.
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Post by Beau Leggs on May 31, 2007 15:50:27 GMT
Today while at work(I work on the kiosk at Morrisons) a little old lady made her way to the counter(no other customers) and started to get the right change(you know how some old dears need to give the right change). Still no other customers. While she was sorting her money out this middle aged man came along with a young child took one look at this old dear and pushed straight past her. Its not like he was going to have to wait for ages. When she got to the counter she looked so upset that he had shoved her. I was sooooooooo angry but now that I have typed it out I feel a little better. I don't know what is going on this week but a lot of people seem in such a hurry. More so than normal. Thanks for listening to me Silly question, but why didn't you tell the oaf, that you were already dealing with the lady and would get to him next. If I need something urgently, then I have left it too late to think about getting it.
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Post by revmichael on May 31, 2007 16:09:42 GMT
Today while at work(I work on the kiosk at Morrisons) a little old lady made her way to the counter(no other customers) and started to get the right change(you know how some old dears need to give the right change). Still no other customers. While she was sorting her money out this middle aged man came along with a young child took one look at this old dear and pushed straight past her. Its not like he was going to have to wait for ages. When she got to the counter she looked so upset that he had shoved her. I was sooooooooo angry but now that I have typed it out I feel a little better. I don't know what is going on this week but a lot of people seem in such a hurry. More so than normal. Thanks for listening to me Silly question, but why didn't you tell the oaf, that you were already dealing with the lady and would get to him next. If I need something urgently, then I have left it too late to think about getting it. Many years ago (1959-1967) I was manager of a largish book/stationery/toy shop in a small town. In those days everyone had personal service (even at Sainsbury's). I used to try to ask the person I was serving (who was e.g. chosing a card for book tokens) if he/she minded me helping the next customer until he/she was ready for me. This sometimes needed some tact to deal with it but usually it worked if I was polite - and also if I didn't neglect the first customer. However, it got difficult when someone rudely pushed in. What does make me cross is when I'm a customer and two shop assistants are having a chat with each other instead of serving. Or if one is sorting out a problem and other one is trying to help. I feel the very least they can say to those waiting, 'Sorry to keep you but I'll be with you in a minute.' It's being totally ignored that gets my goat. I'm sure Mo never does that in Morrisons, or anywhere else.
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Post by Mo Termouth on May 31, 2007 17:28:12 GMT
Silly question, but why didn't you tell the oaf, that you were already dealing with the lady and would get to him next. If I need something urgently, then I have left it too late to think about getting it. Many years ago (1959-1967) I was manager of a largish book/stationery/toy shop in a small town. In those days everyone had personal service (even at Sainsbury's). I used to try to ask the person I was serving (who was e.g. chosing a card for book tokens) if he/she minded me helping the next customer until he/she was ready for me. This sometimes needed some tact to deal with it but usually it worked if I was polite - and also if I didn't neglect the first customer. However, it got difficult when someone rudely pushed in. What does make me cross is when I'm a customer and two shop assistants are having a chat with each other instead of serving. Or if one is sorting out a problem and other one is trying to help. I feel the very least they can say to those waiting, 'Sorry to keep you but I'll be with you in a minute.' It's being totally ignored that gets my goat. I'm sure Mo never does that in Morrisons, or anywhere else. I always say sorry if I cant get to someone straight away i.e the phone rings or we are changing over or if I have been filling up the shelves and I did not hear anyone. This is something we are taught anyway. Like you say Rev not everyone has the manners instilled in them nowdays.
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Post by Mo Termouth on May 31, 2007 17:29:43 GMT
Today while at work(I work on the kiosk at Morrisons) a little old lady made her way to the counter(no other customers) and started to get the right change(you know how some old dears need to give the right change). Still no other customers. While she was sorting her money out this middle aged man came along with a young child took one look at this old dear and pushed straight past her. Its not like he was going to have to wait for ages. When she got to the counter she looked so upset that he had shoved her. I was sooooooooo angry but now that I have typed it out I feel a little better. I don't know what is going on this week but a lot of people seem in such a hurry. More so than normal. Thanks for listening to me Silly question, but why didn't you tell the oaf, that you were already dealing with the lady and would get to him next. If I need something urgently, then I have left it too late to think about getting it. The lady was not quite to the counter but was obviously coming my way.
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Post by revmichael on May 31, 2007 17:51:49 GMT
I'm sure we all sympathize with you Mo, and the elderly lady you were helping.
But I hope you feel better now you've got it off your chest. It's always good to share our frustrations and challenges with our friends. I hope that is one of the things that this board will be used for and will be a help in that respect.
When I hear about your shop I can't help thinking of that A.A. Milne poem that starts:
James James Morrison Morrison Weatherby George Dupree Took great Care of his Mother, Though he was only three. James James Said to his Mother, "Mother," he said, said he; "You must never go down to the end of the town, if you don't go down with me."
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Post by Mo Termouth on May 31, 2007 18:54:44 GMT
I really like that. Yes I do feel better, but no matter how long I work with the public( And I've done it for many many years) they still have the ability to shock me.
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Post by Nuala Bowtitt on May 31, 2007 19:55:46 GMT
Hi Rev, Mo, Everyone, My frustration today was desperately trying to tell some woman in a little red car that her driving door was not properly shut. I pulled up at traffic lights and she pulled up behind me so I opened my door, stuck out my head and before I could get out the words 'YOUR DOOR IS OPEN' she gave me a very rude finger sign and told me to 'F' off!! Ho hum...... Thinking back on it now, it was hillarious. I told her ANYWAY, and it must have made her feel pretty silly. She wasn't some young stripling either - she was a sensible looking middle aged...oops! I nearly said LADY. Something very nice happened to me later to compensate. I was actually HEADHUNTED at work. Not bad for an old 'un. I hope something nice happened to you too Mo. Love Nuala xx
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Post by revmichael on May 31, 2007 21:44:12 GMT
Hi Rev, Mo, Everyone, My frustration today was desperately trying to tell some woman in a little red car that her driving door was not properly shut. I pulled up at traffic lights and she pulled up behind me so I opened my door, stuck out my head and before I could get out the words 'YOUR DOOR IS OPEN' she gave me a very rude finger sign and told me to 'F' off!! Ho hum...... Thinking back on it now, it was hillarious. I told her ANYWAY, and it must have made her feel pretty silly. She wasn't some young stripling either - she was a sensible looking middle aged...oops! I nearly said LADY. Something very nice happened to me later to compensate. I was actually HEADHUNTED at work. Not bad for an old 'un. I hope something nice happened to you too Mo. Love Nuala xx Congratulations Nuala (about the head hunting bit I mean). I hope they want the rest of you as well. Do we have to address you as Madam now - or will boss do?
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Post by Nuala Bowtitt on May 31, 2007 22:26:21 GMT
I think if I'm lucky, I may be promoted to general dogsbody but it's the thought that counts. I felt so valuable Love Nuala xx Goodnight all x
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