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by debodun on May 30th, 2009

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I went in a store and all the time I was there, the clerk never got off her cell phone. She never lost a beat - kept right on talking even while at the cash register. I found this really rude, like her talk was more important than me. Your opinion?

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  • by Cognition aka Cog on May 30th, 2009

    Cognition aka Cog

    I would report her to the manager or the companies corporate office. This is not what she is paid to do, and it is very rude to their customers.

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  • by john pennington on May 30th, 2009

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    Customer comes first, talk is second.

    A nice little note of complaint should remedy this problem.

    Cellphones are ruining anything to do with etiquette.

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  • by holeinthewoods on May 30th, 2009

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    I dislike cell phones. I've seen more rudeness occur lately because of them. Whether it's driving, working or in line at a fast food place, cell phones do not make for a pleasant experience except for those that are using them. In your instance, customer service should've been her top priority. I've worked for a landscaping company before and the boss prohibited his employess from using cell phones on company time. Too much time spent not working.

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  • by Starmaster on May 30th, 2009

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    I agree with you 100%. There is a freaking cell phone addiction out there that looks quite weird. A few days ago I saw three young women walking down a street, each one of them talking on a cell phone. It was evident that they were together as friends, but each one was ignoring the other two!! Very rude and unfriendly....

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  • by BROADWAYTHECAT on May 30th, 2009

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    it is rude.

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  • by sophiesmom on May 30th, 2009

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    absolutely do not allow her to wait on you-until she is done. i am sure she was never trained, and she will never learn unless people demand at least adequate customer service.

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  • by machinerat on May 30th, 2009

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    It's rude, but then again it's only the checkout. I might not be too upset so long as it was rung up quickly and error-free.

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  • by dea_ex_machina on May 30th, 2009

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    I think that is very rude. I am afraid I would have ade a complaint!
    I was once in a store where two assistants were chatting away and totally ignoring me. In the end, I left them a note on the counter telling them that they had just lost a sale, and that I would be informing their manager, which I did when I got home again. I have not shopped there since!

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  • by DixieRock on May 30th, 2009

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    That has happened to me a few times. I went in to buy something and I cannot find the product I wanted. The clerk was on her cell phone talking away, and she acted like I was not even there. I did not want to be rude and interrupt her conversation (although I should have) so I started to walk out, then she yells "can I help you" I just kept walking out of the store and ignored her. I went to a similar store not to far away and picked up the item I wanted.
    Yes, I agree with you that is Very rude! How did she know I was going to spend over $100.00 for what I needed? She lost a big sale!

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  • by HoboJoe on May 30th, 2009

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    The store clerk should be fired if I own the store. I will hire employees who are committed or the store will start losing customers.

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  • by Princess Garnet on May 30th, 2009

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    Yes its really rude!!! conpalin

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