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nanaej Sat 22-Jun-13 23:22:35

Vegasmags I guess your name indicates you prefer brash neon lights, glamour and flashiness rather than the quieter, slower & relaxed approach!
Each to their own I say!

vegasmags Sat 22-Jun-13 23:08:07

Sorry, but what I can't stand about local shops is all the queuing and meaningless chit chat - reminds me too much of all that waiting I did as a child, when it was thought polite to serve all the adults before the children. Much prefer Tesco - in and out in 30 minutes. As for customer service, if you want all that And Here's Sixpence For Your Trouble, then go to John Lewis or Waitrose and pay through the nose.

gracesmum Sat 22-Jun-13 22:57:55

I see the WI are saying that if every member spent £5 a week in a high street shop instead of a large supermarket, we might "save " independent shops. I'd go along with that - last Thursday I bought fish and cherries at the market, ham and local cheese at the deli, asparagus and eggs at the farm shop and honestly don't think I paid over the odds. It was a pleasant experience to boot, a bit of banter with the market stall holder, a hug from Dee at the deli and friendly chat at the farm shop. No stress, no queues and human contact. Oh and some "advance" birthday presents at a great quirky gift sort of shop also in the high street.

j08 Sat 22-Jun-13 22:43:46

Apart from that, grin and bear it. And always check your change. Or pay by card.

I wouldn't worry about having to wait 10 seconds to be served.

j08 Sat 22-Jun-13 22:40:33

Find a nice Waitrose.

Grindos Sat 22-Jun-13 22:12:13

There is a greengrocers in our nearby shops who sell their own local produce, which is great. However, the staff need some simple customer service training. Last week I walked in and the two women staff were having a conversation and ignored me. I went over to the display of eggs and was looking at the prices of different ones. They were still talking. I picked up a dozen and walked over to pay for them. I suppose I waited 10 seconds before one of them came over and took my money, still talking to the other woman. As I was leaving, I said,"Sorry to interrupt your chat," and she said, "Oh that's OK, you could have joined in." Another time, I was overcharged about £4 and another time I was given change for £20 instead of the £10 I gave her. Both times they were talking the whole time they were serving me. Should I write a note to the owner of the shop and suggest he speak to them, or should I grin and bear it, or go to the nearby Co-op instead?