A Plea From The Store Front Clerks

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I hate to be the bearer of bad news here, but someone has to say it. The customer is not always right, not even close half the time. I hear a lot of talk about what is good and bad customer service. What Clerks should and shouldn't do for a customer. In an ideal wold we would all like to follow those guidelines, but the raw fact is It is rare to be able to do so. One of the biggest things that annoys me is a customer taking 20 minutes to chose which product they wish to purchase. Its not a problem unless they want me to help them for that full 20 minutes. What the customer needs to realize is that although there custom is important to us, so is the custom of the other 50 customers in the store. Do you really think its fair for us to spend all our time with you and not assist the other customers who also require help. Not to be rude or anything but you are not always the most important thing in the store. Another thing to remember is if we say we have no more out in the store room - don't make us go out there and look. Although we may not always know whats there, if we say were out, then we know were out, and you are wasting our time making us look. Customers also need to remember that serving them is not the only job we have. Shelves need filling, merchandise needs labeling, cleaning needs to be done, orders placed, signage printed... I could go on. There are a million and one jobs that need to be done to make your shopping a pleasant experience. If you take up all out time then none of it gets done. Also if I say I am with a customer - don't get angry at me - because how would you feel if I abandoned you and went of and served someone else. wait your turn. Sign your credit cards before coming into the store, make sure your signatures match. this is for your protection - not ours. If your card gets stolen its your money being used. If I ask to see a drivers license (to confirm your signature because the one on your card is smudged or vanished - don't call me a**** head. Its offensive and I am only trying to protect your interest. I enjoy giving good customer service, It gives me a great feeling to know that I have gone beyond the call of duty for a customer. put please please please what I am begging is for a little patience and understanding. Sometimes we are to busy to do that - and I would really appreciate it if you understood that - and didn't expect the impossible or outrageous. Please, next time you go shopping, please be nice to your clerk. They are going to do there best to give you a nice a day as possible - please return the favor.