Mine too 05heel I also find it interesting that I don't like online shopping that much, even though you'd figure it's a safe way to get my fix. I guess my instant gratification needs outweigh wanting to be left alone.
I also hate when they ask if I want to start a fitting room. I don't know why, but I always feel compelled to agree even though I don't want to. Like, it would be ridiculous to just walk around with a pile of clothes if I didn't have to. But that's how I prefer to shop. Collect up everything and THEN take it all back to a fitting room.
Just say you want to hang on to them so you can make outfits.
I also hate when they ask if I want to start a fitting room. I don't know why, but I always feel compelled to agree even though I don't want to. Like, it would be ridiculous to just walk around with a pile of clothes if I didn't have to. But that's how I prefer to shop. Collect up everything and THEN take it all back to a fitting room.
The worst part of the fitting room experience?
WHEN THEY BRING YOU THINGS YOU WEREN'T EVEN LOOKING FOR!
No, lady, I do not want to see if those red hooker shoes go with the formal dress I'm trying on!!!1!!1!
"Here, I brought you these earrings because they would look SO pretty on you!"
I am an introvert, and I hate pushy sales people. I do like having someone ask me if I need any help and then be available if I do, but I don't like them hovering around and trying to sell stuff to me.
I online shop b/c I'm lazy and can often get better deals.
for heaven's sake. i'm a secretly introverted extrovert who loves to talk, and i give any salesperson who asks me more than one question in a store (you get a "how are you today?" free pass) the evil eye.
Post by game blouses on May 7, 2013 16:01:53 GMT -5
The credit cards are the worst for me. You get all ready to buy your clothes, and they keep on with the "Do you want to save 10% with a Macy's card? Are you sure? It's such a good deal!" My sister worked at Macy's and the management really emphasized the stupid cards (brutally, sometimes), but ugh.
I had to leave a pile of clothes at New York and Company one time because the girl refused to check me out without signing me up for a credit card. HATE.
I'm an introvert and for me, it really depends on the situation. If I'm there just to poke around, window shop, etc, I'm firmly in the "leave me alone" camp. But if I'm there to buy a specific item and I just don't know where it is, or I want a specific type of item (such as a primer at Sephora) and I need a recommendation, I'm glad for the assistance. I don't like pushy - I can't think anyone would - but I do appreciate the offer of assistance in that situation.
I hate the stores where the second I touch something, a salesperson wants to tell me all about it. In those stores, I feel like I can't look at or touch anything.
I also don't like where I am getting talked to by one or more salespersons every five minutes.
Really, I just want to go into a store, be breifly acknowledged ("Welcome. If you have any questions, let us know.") and then be left to look around.
The credit cards are the worst for me. You get all ready to buy your clothes, and they keep on with the "Do you want to save 10% with a Macy's card? Are you sure? It's such a good deal!" My sister worked at Macy's and the management really emphasized the stupid cards (brutally, sometimes), but ugh.
I had to leave a pile of clothes at New York and Company one time because the girl refused to check me out without signing me up for a credit card. HATE.
And I'm with vampsterdam; I also hate when they try to pick out clothes for me. I am picky and will do it myself! A Pea in the Pod is on my offenders list now; last time I was there I went back to find the dressing room the saleswoman had started for me and walked right by it because she had filled it with about a dozen other items I didn't even pick. Look, I'm here with my kids so I'm not really interested in trying on every item in your store, tyvm.
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"I was thinking about getting off on demand, but it sounds like I should be glad that I didn't"
I'm very extroverted and I cannot stand aggressive sales people.
When it happens somewhere and dh is around, I think he nearly starts cracking up. I'm like a cartoon person backing out of the situation. Apparently my face is pretty obvious, as well. (and yet they still persist!) I know it's someone's job, but OMG, I go out of my way not to buy stuff when people are pushy. Even if I really wanted whatever it is wherever it is.
Realtors, too. I think dh has been worried I would let loose on ppl before. I *may* have happened in small scale once or twice. I have snapped at times. I do apologize if I do, but holy hell, it sets me off.
So, I don't think there's necessarily an introvert/extrovert link there. I'm on the end of the spectrum where I'm so extroverted that friends used to always ask me to double on a blind date with them so they could be sure someone would keep the conversation flowing and that every person would feel involved.
Post by shostakovich on May 7, 2013 17:28:52 GMT -5
I would consider myself an extrovert in most situations, but I have weird anxiety when I am shopping (And also eating out. I am a weirdo). I HATE pushy sales people. I've left stores before because of them.
I've worked in retail, I understand the concept of upselling and increasing sales through customer service. But there is a good way to do it ("Hi there! Let us know if you have any questions!") and a bad way ("Hi, Hi, HI!!! Can I explain anything to you? Do you need a basket for the one lip gloss you are holding? Can I help you find anything? Are you so totally lost and need me as your retail spirit guide to make it through this incredibly complicated experience???").
I don't like to be ignored but I can't stand a pushy sales person. The best kind are the ones who acknowledge your presence, tell you their name and let you know they are there to help should I need something.
I refuse to ever shop at Lush because of this. Bitch, let me walk around & smell stuff. Don't follow me around & tell me about every single item. They refuse to let me just browse there.
See, I'd be like, "Oh, I'll come find you if I need something thanks!"