Phyliss
12-20-2008, 08:14 AM
There are about 7 or 8 stores and two different salons I frequent. (One for my manicure and pedicure and the other for my full body waxing.) Always being polite and respectful of the employees, I’ve gained their trust and friendship (on a customer basis). I’ve been told on a number of occasions that I’m welcome any time.
This being the season of giving, I did some Christmas shopping yesterday. Stopped into a local candy store nearby. ( If anybody is familiar with Kittery Maine, think Yummies ,… 10,000 pounds on display at all times) Picked up a bunch of boxes of extra thin “Ribbon Candy” ( The glass thin, very delicate stuff, that is kinda hard to find)
Went around to the various places I frequent, and handed them out. I personally thanked all of the people at each place for being so kind to me. Now, some might say, “What’s the point? They’re employees and that’s their job, it’s your money to buy what you want, and they have no say in what you want to wear” True. I guess I was raised different. It just doesn’t hurt to say “Thank You” in a special way that lets the person know you really mean it.
Knowing I’m welcome at these places and, now, giving out some candy just adds a bit of “Icing On The Cake”. Never hurts to “ grease the skids” if you will.
Side note to this, I found out something from the Mgr. at my local Fashion Bug. She mentioned that my name had come up in a conference call between the regional Mgr. and some of the local stores. It seems that the regional mgr. has some sort of problem with “men” in the dressing room. Apparently there is another local CD who is quite flamboyant and rather “over the top” . ( Think asking for a bra fitting two to three times a month, and wearing mini skirts 8 to 10 inches above the knee, with fish nets and 5” heels.) I haven’t seen this person but this is what I’ve been told they’ll wear during the day when they enter the store.
Now, please believe me, I’m NOT making any judgment on their choice of clothing, nor am I saying their wrong. I suppose I’ve made every mistake that can be made, so I’m not about to be a critic regarding anybody else.
The point of my comment about the conference call was that the local mgr, told the regional mgr, “Hey if you want to stop all men from using the changing rooms then here is the name of Phyliss, “her” phone number and you can call “her” and you can tell “her” “she’s” no longer welcome. BTW would you like “her” account number to see how much “she” spends in my store, you do want me to increase sales don’t you?” Just love how she turned the table.
It’s an unspoken understanding between her and I that if the store is busy, I either come back later, wait a bit, or use the back room. Any other time she has no problem with me.
BTW … VERY important side note I found out about the future of Fashion Bug. See my comment in Clothing section Titled “Attention Fashion Bug Shoppers”
So the moral here is as we all know be polite and respectful and if you have the chance … add a bit of “Icing On The Cake”
This being the season of giving, I did some Christmas shopping yesterday. Stopped into a local candy store nearby. ( If anybody is familiar with Kittery Maine, think Yummies ,… 10,000 pounds on display at all times) Picked up a bunch of boxes of extra thin “Ribbon Candy” ( The glass thin, very delicate stuff, that is kinda hard to find)
Went around to the various places I frequent, and handed them out. I personally thanked all of the people at each place for being so kind to me. Now, some might say, “What’s the point? They’re employees and that’s their job, it’s your money to buy what you want, and they have no say in what you want to wear” True. I guess I was raised different. It just doesn’t hurt to say “Thank You” in a special way that lets the person know you really mean it.
Knowing I’m welcome at these places and, now, giving out some candy just adds a bit of “Icing On The Cake”. Never hurts to “ grease the skids” if you will.
Side note to this, I found out something from the Mgr. at my local Fashion Bug. She mentioned that my name had come up in a conference call between the regional Mgr. and some of the local stores. It seems that the regional mgr. has some sort of problem with “men” in the dressing room. Apparently there is another local CD who is quite flamboyant and rather “over the top” . ( Think asking for a bra fitting two to three times a month, and wearing mini skirts 8 to 10 inches above the knee, with fish nets and 5” heels.) I haven’t seen this person but this is what I’ve been told they’ll wear during the day when they enter the store.
Now, please believe me, I’m NOT making any judgment on their choice of clothing, nor am I saying their wrong. I suppose I’ve made every mistake that can be made, so I’m not about to be a critic regarding anybody else.
The point of my comment about the conference call was that the local mgr, told the regional mgr, “Hey if you want to stop all men from using the changing rooms then here is the name of Phyliss, “her” phone number and you can call “her” and you can tell “her” “she’s” no longer welcome. BTW would you like “her” account number to see how much “she” spends in my store, you do want me to increase sales don’t you?” Just love how she turned the table.
It’s an unspoken understanding between her and I that if the store is busy, I either come back later, wait a bit, or use the back room. Any other time she has no problem with me.
BTW … VERY important side note I found out about the future of Fashion Bug. See my comment in Clothing section Titled “Attention Fashion Bug Shoppers”
So the moral here is as we all know be polite and respectful and if you have the chance … add a bit of “Icing On The Cake”