As a younger generation (20 something) knitter it is very frustrating to go into a knitting shop and see that everyone who works there is over 50. I am not discriminating especially because i did learn to knit from my grandmother, but it totally gives a vibe that knitting is for old ladies and, their selection of books and patterns reflects this. After hanging out in the store for a bit I noticed that anyone over 50 who came into the store was encouraged to share what project they were working on or to take a class. Not only that, the women kept whispering to each other behind the counter. Seriously? Very disappointed. This knitting shop will most likely die with these old ladies unless they work on their customer service skills and bring some 'chic-ness' into the store.
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