Will you read or will you ask?

Before I had the habit of asking first the clerk for the requirements and procedure without bothering to know if some guidelines had already been posted. This habit had for many times embarrassed me because there were mean ones who would tell you bluntly ..."Can't you read the instructions." But there were kind ones who would tell you "Ma'am kindly read the posted guidelines, all the information you need are there!" These previous experiences led me to learn one important reminder... Read first before disturbing the clerk...it's only when I don't understand anything from the guidelines will I ask the assistance of the Clerk.

I will read the document every time and get everything ready to submit to the clerk. Much faster and much more efficient. In fact I would probably have researched the details before going to the office as that will be much more efficient. In this day and age there will usually be a website explaining all the things you need and saving both your time and the clerks. Mind you when you do join the queue you will probably be stuck behind someone who thinks that if he goes to the clerk he can get the clerk to do all the work for him and wastes time doing this as the clerk will just tell him what to do.

Hi neil, I would probably look at the notice to see all the requirements and the approach the clerk. Tamara

oh in my mind,i will read but there are many people do not want to read it before ,but you knoe,many men many minds..i hope you are on my mind ,and is it true , read it before it does good to ours ,believe it or not ?and will you read or ask ? could you mind tell me ?ok ,see you god bless you

This is a very good topic since many people are going through this kind of procedures everyday. People tend to fall in such a long line in order to process the papers they needed. But after a few hours in line, they will find out that the papers or requirements they brought are not sufficient if not correct. Whew!!! For me, since the list of requirements is already posted by the window of the teller/clerk, I will just copy the list and prepare them. I will see to it that all of those listed is prepared before I go back or return to the clerk. I will then present it to him/her and hope that everything is just okay since I complied with the requirements. Regards, Bro! Happy myLotting!

I think there is a reason why a list is already provided. It is because, they do not like answering the same questions over and over again. I really do not get those who have to ask questions when the answer to their questions are already staring at them in the face. *sigh* However, from where I live, there are some lists that are not updated so sometimes it is a bit frustrating too to not ask. :)

[i]Hi neildc, First I will read whatever notice it was posted and then approach the person or clerk if ever I have more clarification! ANyway, in my past experienced, it didn't happen to me since as we enter the building, there is a guard and he will asked people what they need and guide you where to go and it was only when I paid, I saw some announcement about the procedure! [/i]

neildc, First of all, I will read and see if the notice had been there for sometime or not. If it had been there for sometime, I will definitely approach the staff at the counter to check if there will be any additional requirement(s). There are instances that over a period of time the office may need other additional documents and / or requirements. Also, if the list is extensive, I will also check to see if I can have an additional copy so that I do not need to copy it. In addition, I would also like to mention that perhaps your office should consider having relevant requirement print outs for certain procedures as reading from the notice board is simply not practical and out dated. Internet is another consideration. As, paperless and environment friendly living is being the in thing, your office may want to have the relevant information on your office website. This will also solve potential congestion problems at your office. Just my 2 cents worth.

I think its better to make sure before i will do make another move.I will the clerk what to do and the requirements to submit.By that way, i am confident that the next time i will come back there will be no problem.

i'd rather ask the clerk than to read the notice to make sure that i'll make it right.

I guess I need to wrote all the paper or prepare all of the paper that they need after reading the notice in the window before I have to approach the clerk on the processing of the paper that needed on the requirements for the Birth Certificate......

hi friends i think i well ask first from the clerk, that what are the requirments and then collect the documents. Prince Sad

It always helps to read. But to ensure I got things right and the clerk is free, I will ask if everything is in the notice.

I noticed that with people when they are in a hurry or simply lazy to look in the windows or the bulletin board. i do look in the windows or bulletin board but most of the time, if it isn't there, i always have to asked, most specially to re-assure if am going to the right area or department

I would read the notice, arrange my papers in the order on the notice, and then be ready when it's my turn to speak with the clerk. I've found clerks to be kinder if they feel that I'm trying to go along with all their requirements. After all, they are dealing with people all day, many of them not following instructions. I think they appreciate it when someone does follow their instructions.

neildc I would both read and ask as some of that stuff that they have up there has been amended or changed and you really dont need it to get a birth certificate. I dont remember of having to bring hardly anything when I got my husbands copy of d adeath certificate, or my birth certificate either. any way I always ask also.

I would read it first and then ask if I still had questions. Reminds me of when I worked in a stationery store and the store's check cashing policy was posted prominently above and behind the cashier and people would come up and ask "what's your check cashing policy". Some people would rather ask than read. I would rather read than ask. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

*lol* I'd probably read first and then ask the clerk if there's something about the instructions that I don't have. Clerks who work in government offices such as the one issuing a copy of one's birth certificate aren't exactly the most pleasant people to deal with from where I come from.