So I’ve done A LOT of bitching about retail in the past. Today I almost fell over. I’m there, minding my own business, when this guy comes up to me and says “I just wanted to tell you, you are a pretty young woman.”
“oh…well…thanks”
Or correction…a man told me that. An older man. I was shocked.
Yes, stalkers need love, too…
Yes, I’ve gotten compliments from my customers. They range from “You are so helpful!” to “You are a 6’1” S&M Goddess!". OK, I don’t mind the helpful comments or even the “You’re very beautiful” comments but the sex/fetish/outright NASTY comments just creep me out.
"Can I hire you to spank me?"
“No.”
"Can I eat you?"
No.
"Will you take my picture as I try on different thongs?"
“No.”
"Would you like to be in our kinky video?"
“No.”
"Would you help me try on this latex/rubber/vinyl outfit?"
“No.”
"Did you know I can see your panties when you bend over to put the magazines on the rack?"
“…” (SCARY!) "No… "
You get my point. Retail is nothing but the everyday freak presenting him or herself to you in a public setting, out of your control. I hate retail and I’ll shoot myself if I ever have to do it again in my lifetime.
My only outlet was laughing at said freak behind his or her back. Sorry, I sound evil and petty but I get a freebie (evil) when I didn’t ask to see you fondle your peepee or watch you dance naked through my store to the delight of my regular shoppers. I earned it…
Porn shop or no, it doesn’t matter. People suck, they are looking out for themselves first and foremost! They do stupid things (pee on clothes in the dressing room, etc.) and care only for themselves. They don’t understand the havoc they create for others. Sorry but I don’t find anything good in a retail situation.
WomanofScorn, you are quite the hottie. And I’m most likely older than you, but I’m not grabbing your ass. Unless you insist… what can I do? I am always the gentleman.
My customer compliment didn’t come from Retail but from an office customer service job. Aout 2 minutes into the conversation, my customer casually commented that I could make a fortune working in phone sex. I know I have good phone voice I didn’t know it was that good.
I’ve been told this on multiple occasions. (Don’t flame me - I’ve previously worked in telemarketing as well as network marketing. :eek: ) You’d be surprised at how many people will sign up for bowling lessons or set up an appointment to talk with a cemetery property salesperson just because the voice on the phone is sexy.
I think my boyfriend would agree - I have a great phone voice.
Unfortunately, you can’t have your ass grabbed over the phone.
Bah dont mind me. I think these new BC pills are messing with me.
Hmm, never had the fortune of seeing anyone grabbed by a customer. I say fortune because I would love an opportunity to see a beat down. Probably delivered by me. I admit retail sucks. I had a whole post about it. It was just nice for a customer to say something nice for a change. And to me it was nice. ah well. He came up out of the blue, said it, and left just as swiftly.