Are You Patient With Sales Ladies/Salesmen?
By Rainegurl
@Rainegurl (2156)
Philippines
November 28, 2008 2:41am CST
We have always heard that the customer is always right. We have also enjoyed being customers because of that rule. However, there are also sales ladies, sales men, sales clerks, sales agents, and the like, who exists because of "customers".
As a rule, i am patient with them. I listen to what they have to say and respect the fact that they are only doing their job. However, there are times that I get impatient with them. I do not know if it is because of how they approach me as a customer or just because of my mood.
How about you? How do you treat them? How do you deal with them? Are you patient with them?
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5 responses
@SeishiroX (1092)
• Philippines
28 Nov 08
Sometimes they irritate me if I'm not looking to buy and they keep asking what I want, but I understand that it's part of their job. I just smile and say, "No thank you." Sometimes it helps to get pleasant treatment if you are pleasant towards them as well.
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@Rainegurl (2156)
• Philippines
28 Nov 08
hi, SeishiroX 
yup, i think so too. but please, they must not be too persistent because i will just get irritated.
thanks. see ya around!
yup, i think so too. but please, they must not be too persistent because i will just get irritated.
thanks. see ya around!
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
3 Dec 08
I always strive to treat people as I would like to be treated. As for sales people, I perceive too often that they are spoken down to by many customers. Many feel that sales staff are beneath them...especially in large companies, sales people are more often than not treated disrespectfully by management so it's a given that customers will do the same because they can pull the ole "customer is always right" stunt and get away with their bad behaviour.
@jammyt (2818)
• Philippines
28 Nov 08
Usually I am because I work also in the customer service industry and I understand how hard it is to please everybody. However, what pisses me off is when these salespeople does not know ANYTHING about what they are selling or are plain rude. When they are rude to me, I put my foot forward.
@Rainegurl (2156)
• Philippines
28 Nov 08
hi, jammyt
yup, that can be pretty annoying.
among other things, they cause delay.
have a nice day!
yup, that can be pretty annoying.
among other things, they cause delay.
have a nice day! 
@srganesh (6339)
• India
28 Nov 08
I hate salesmen.They come to your door,just introduce themselves,start shooting questions about what you use and try to market their goods.They are not least concerned what you are doing there, before they are in your doors.You have just come out to see,who is there and they start their own business.More often,they dont have something with good quality certificates for their products.Once sold,you cant get them for any defaults arising.So,why go in for a salesmen while you have the freedom to go shopping gor your genuine needs?
@Rainegurl (2156)
• Philippines
28 Nov 08
hi, srganesh
there are really salesmen who have that approach. i hate them too because it makes me unkind. i mean i have to act hostile -- as if that can deter them LOL! 
thanks for sharing, srganesh. take care!
there are really salesmen who have that approach. i hate them too because it makes me unkind. i mean i have to act hostile -- as if that can deter them LOL!
thanks for sharing, srganesh. take care! 
@Agathacoco (336)
• China
28 Nov 08
oh,I think it depends on different situation, if I'm free at that time, I would like to listen to them,but if I'm busy ,I 'll say 'no, thanks."
@Rainegurl (2156)
• Philippines
28 Nov 08
hi, Agathacoco
i guess a salesman should know his timing, right? and know how to interrupt, i guess.
thanks for sharing. have a nice day!
i guess a salesman should know his timing, right? and know how to interrupt, i guess.
thanks for sharing. have a nice day!