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myLot reputation of 83/100. GranTurismoGuru (161)   ranked 2,780 out of 38,357 in life1 year ago

Nearly every time you go into a shop, for anything, you have to stand there, line astern, amidst blank faced zombies, and wait, and wait, and wait ... for the one-speed assistant to amble through their sorry situation.

And why is it, that the moron in front of you, when asked for payment, then (and only then) proceeds to unpack an entire bag in search of their illusive purse or wallet - only to produce a dam card which takes even more time to process.

The most infuriating aspect of this for me, is that it isn't the fault of the staff. Oh no ... it is the digraceful liberty taken by the accountants of these rancid companies by restricting staffing budgets. While you and I stand there like a prat - these companies are profiting on our time. Unnacceptable!

I simply vote with my feet - to hell with the scum!

 
 
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aslanlight (1575) response was accepted on 9/17/2008.
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tags:  queueing, productive time management, conversation, shop assistants, take care
 
1. myLot reputation of 98/100. nancygibson (3031)   ranked 841 out of 38,357 in life   1 year ago

I try to take it as an opportunity to read a few pages of a book or do a few rows of the knitting that I always have with me. Its amazing how happier you feel about these delays if you can do something to fill the time that is of interest or benefit to you. Maybe you need to start keeping a magazine article that you haven't yet had time to read in your pocket, or a small notebook and pencil so that you can make lists or notes on whatever your current project is when you next have a few minutes to fill whilst waiting in a queue?


myLot reputation of 83/100. GranTurismoGuru (161)   ranked 2,780 out of 38,357 in life  1 year ago

I admire your constructive advice. Thank you.

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2. myLot reputation of 93/100. aslanlight (1575)   ranked 1,418 out of 38,357 in life   1 year ago

Hang on, I'll get you a nice cup of chamomile tea and you can put your feet up for half an hour, sounds like you need it, I pressume you've been in a queu recently!

The thing I can't tolerate is when two shop assistants are blatantly ignoring me while they have a conversation about nail varnish or what they're having for tea. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr


myLot reputation of 83/100. GranTurismoGuru (161)   ranked 2,780 out of 38,357 in life  1 year ago

I wondered where you'd got to.

Yes, I just got back from town after the awesome experience of donating my time to some runt of a corporation. In fact - what you just said about the staff nattering to themselves ... that blows a fuse with me - sack worthy that is!


myLot reputation of 93/100. aslanlight (1575)   ranked 1,418 out of 38,357 in life  1 year ago

It's damned atrocious, they act as if we're invisible and not paying their wages!!! I could tear a piece of paper it's so infuriating.


myLot reputation of 83/100. GranTurismoGuru (161)   ranked 2,780 out of 38,357 in life  1 year ago

Just you calm down. You could give yourself a paper cut if you're not careful. I'm terrified now!!!!!!!!!!!


myLot reputation of 93/100. aslanlight (1575)   ranked 1,418 out of 38,357 in life  1 year ago

Thanks for the best responise, that's calmed me down a bit, perhaps I'll put the paper down before I do some damage!

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3. myLot reputation of 96/100. hiddenwing (1415)   ranked 345 out of 38,357 in life   1 year ago

I totally agree with u.


myLot reputation of 83/100. GranTurismoGuru (161)   ranked 2,780 out of 38,357 in life  1 year ago

What about? Aslan's paper cut, or you're terrified as well?

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