tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489309704725615890.post2679632157421549849..comments2023-06-01T10:51:50.868-05:00Comments on scribbling with crayon: Why Shopping is Annoying-Reason #127Crayonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13041824592658254015noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489309704725615890.post-31701647603259011332011-05-26T00:09:26.626-05:002011-05-26T00:09:26.626-05:00I suppose we should direct our ire at the buyers--...I suppose we should direct our ire at the buyers--it must be so hard to muster enthusiasm for tawny puce!Crayonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041824592658254015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489309704725615890.post-80767244947064395582011-05-25T07:13:12.137-05:002011-05-25T07:13:12.137-05:00I used to work in a shop as a Saturday girl too, a...I used to work in a shop as a Saturday girl too, and tried really hard to help the customers as it was always nice when they said 'you've been really helpful thank you' and went away happy with their purchase. However, there were so many RUDE customers also that I used to feel it was an effort some days to be polite and helpful. I know what you mean though - it's so annoying when they just can't be bothered and try to palm you off with tawny puce. Ew!dineyhttp://oldermumsarefun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489309704725615890.post-87133665150568762042011-05-23T09:58:49.326-05:002011-05-23T09:58:49.326-05:00I shouldn't make such fun of shop assistants--...I shouldn't make such fun of shop assistants--since we've all been one at some point! You are so nice to "award" me! I've put it in my sidebar and it links back to your blog. Hope some new folks take a peek!Crayonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041824592658254015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489309704725615890.post-48020631902211891412011-05-21T04:15:44.591-05:002011-05-21T04:15:44.591-05:00Aren't shop assistants wonderful? I worked as ...Aren't shop assistants wonderful? I worked as a Saturday girl in a shop on Oxford Street when I was a student and rather suspect I was rubbish as I didn't like the 'oldie' clothes. I wanted to work downstairs at Top Shop...<br />I've given you a Liebster Award over on mine though I'm afraid I don't know how to 'give' you the button. I think I cut and pasted it as a picture but I tried so many things before it worked I can't be sure!hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311075972682014843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489309704725615890.post-36366079599456046602011-05-20T23:15:43.990-05:002011-05-20T23:15:43.990-05:00Coffee Lady- Yet so often I find JUST the right th...Coffee Lady- Yet so often I find JUST the right thing at the thrift shop! Doesn't that figure?<br /><br />InvisibleWoman- Too popular! Not popular enough! Maddening.Crayonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041824592658254015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489309704725615890.post-2012754666267750162011-05-18T14:38:54.825-05:002011-05-18T14:38:54.825-05:00Me: Do you have these in size 8?
Shop: Sorry, ther...Me: Do you have these in size 8?<br />Shop: Sorry, there's no demand for that size.<br />Me (under my breath as I flounce out) There's me. I'm demanding size 8 you po-faced harridan.InvisibleWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16405063925803245217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489309704725615890.post-62544119669007793852011-05-18T14:21:04.545-05:002011-05-18T14:21:04.545-05:00I only know my way around charity shops. Shops hav...I only know my way around charity shops. Shops have than one of each thing? Wow.The Coffee Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686044352290845905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489309704725615890.post-58095332154118954442011-05-18T12:07:51.279-05:002011-05-18T12:07:51.279-05:00Fabulous post. I love the Tawny Puce idea. You a...Fabulous post. I love the Tawny Puce idea. You are SO right.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489309704725615890.post-18839200833759574882011-05-18T09:58:38.786-05:002011-05-18T09:58:38.786-05:00Martin- Honestly! I would prefer an actual shop, b...Martin- Honestly! I would prefer an actual shop, but they make it completely exasperating. <br /><br />Susan T- Finally, an explanation! And yes, next time you're shopping, just look for the blond size 4, medium, 8 shoe with the cranky face. That will be me.Crayonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041824592658254015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489309704725615890.post-20318758276731152782011-05-18T03:23:01.256-05:002011-05-18T03:23:01.256-05:00We obviously go to the same shop.
Do you think th...We obviously go to the same shop.<br /><br />Do you think there is a highly trained person there removing your sizes just as you walk through the door. Working in a shop can get a tad boring - it would liven things up for them no end.Susan Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08256333437509563721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489309704725615890.post-77364533245742440052011-05-18T00:11:23.886-05:002011-05-18T00:11:23.886-05:00And they wonder why people shop on line!And they wonder why people shop on line!Martin Lowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875064625911285695noreply@blogger.com