I have to agree with this one. I went in there a few months ago, stood at the counter and there were two clerks there chatting away. They even looked at me, continued chatting. BUT, what I did notice.....another customer came up to the counter, dressed very nice and vaboom...she gets waited on right away. I was only in T's and jeans....guess I looked like I couldn't afford much in that store. A third clerk came up and asked if I needed help. Did I look like wanted to stand at the counter only and gawk at the chattering clerks?
Needless to say, with the 3 VB items that I was going to purchase, I placed them down on the counter and told the third clerk that I changed my mind.
I went down the street to Greg's Hallmark and every one of the clerks said hello to me, asked if they could help in any way and I was able to get 2 of the VB that I needed and they were helpful to make sure the third item would be in their store within a week.
Greg's Hallmark wins big as far as friendly atmosphere goes.....glad to do my VB business with them anytime. No matter how you are dressed....they welcome you. I notice that in a few stores.....the sharper you look, you got the moola! Hey, even the plain janes have moolas too, but Green Boutique staff doesn't realize that. Their loss, Hallmark's gain.
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