# What store(s) do you go to where everyone seems to know you? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 13, 2012, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-store-s-do-you-go-to-where-everyone-seems-to-know-you/628126 "2012-07-13T18:05:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Richard\_Pearse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/richard_pearse/32/13144_2.png) [@Richard\_Pearse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Pearse)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2012, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-store-s-do-you-go-to-where-everyone-seems-to-know-you/628126/41 "2012-07-16T06:43:39Z")
The local bicycle shop. I got a bike serviced there about 3-4 years ago then I started going there for various accessories and noticed they would give me a discount without me asking and soi kept going there. Then my partner bought a nice bicycle from there and I followed up by getting a good bike as well. Now we ride with the shop guys in the summer, go to spin classes there in the winter, and they know us by name. They always give a significant discount on whatever we are buying. I know I can get many cycling things cheaper online, but I’d rather pay an extra 10% or whatever to support the local shop. I think it’s a good example of how to run that type of business, and they always seem pretty busy. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Girlfriend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.girlfriend/32/193_2.png) [@Dr.Girlfriend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Girlfriend)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2012, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-store-s-do-you-go-to-where-everyone-seems-to-know-you/628126/42 "2012-07-16T22:48:55Z")
The Chinese restaurant down the street. I went in there the other day after not visiting for a few weeks and the staff all were asking me where I had been. I kind of felt guilty for not having been in for a while. The waitress brings me Crab Rangoon without me having to order it. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ScarletNumber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c0e974/32.png) [@ScarletNumber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ScarletNumber)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2012, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-store-s-do-you-go-to-where-everyone-seems-to-know-you/628126/43 "2012-07-17T01:58:03Z")
> [@stpauler](#): > > There’s a really busy PetSmart about 1/2 mile from us that we take the dogs for their vet appointments and grooming (two separate operations inside PetSmart). I called up the grooming place to make an appointment and was asked the dogs’ names. > > “Maggie and Spoon.” > > “Yay, the bulldog and pug!” was the reply. > > Now, it’s hard to get an appointment there (same day is nigh impossible) and they have a large group of groomers. So it’s funny to me that our pups have stood out for them. > > Where do you go where you’re store-famous? Are they referred to as Maggie Stpauler and Spoon Stpauler? ---
**Author:** ![Cub\_Mistress](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ea666f/32.png) [@Cub\_Mistress](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cub_Mistress)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2012, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-store-s-do-you-go-to-where-everyone-seems-to-know-you/628126/44 "2012-07-17T02:07:43Z")
I live in a small town. I am known by name at the three grocery stores, the library, the post office, the gas station, the Mexican restaurant, Hardee’s, McDonald’s, the RiteAid, and a consignment store! It helps that I worked at the local high school for 10 years and I am a outgoing kind of person. I haven’t been asked for ID in my hometown for 25 years. ---
**Author:** ![lorene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/65b543/32.png) [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2012, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-store-s-do-you-go-to-where-everyone-seems-to-know-you/628126/45 "2012-07-17T02:29:02Z")
The LEGO store at the mall near me, although it’s actually my kids they know. ---
**Author:** ![PlainJain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/5daacb/32.png) [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2012, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-store-s-do-you-go-to-where-everyone-seems-to-know-you/628126/46 "2012-07-17T03:02:22Z")
Home Depot - “Haz más, ahorrando.” ha ha ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2012, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-store-s-do-you-go-to-where-everyone-seems-to-know-you/628126/47 "2012-07-17T05:10:03Z")
The Original Pancake House, which I even mentioned during a radio interview and got free meals for a month. Once I walked in and saw some friends at a table, so I went over to chat a bit. I was standing a bit in the aisle. A waitress showed up with their food and said, Hi, Boyo Jim! Get out of the way!" [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-store-s-do-you-go-to-where-everyone-seems-to-know-you/628126.md?page=2)