tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241669906084896146.post3911064890534621641..comments2023-08-31T16:34:55.639-04:00Comments on All About Whatever: Service With a SmileRosezilla (Tracie Walker)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12265953530935691847noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241669906084896146.post-15396311776093703662008-08-12T15:09:00.000-04:002008-08-12T15:09:00.000-04:00Hmmmm, I'll have to pay more attention next time I...Hmmmm, I'll have to pay more attention next time I'm in the mall. Interesting post.<BR/><BR/>Last summer when we drove up the coast, we discovered that in Oregon it is actually illegal to pump your own gas! You have to stay in your car and let the attendant get it for you. Talk about memories from bygone era!Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241669906084896146.post-69727771141797308592008-08-11T20:01:00.000-04:002008-08-11T20:01:00.000-04:00It's about time things began to change, but it's s...It's about time things began to change, but it's sad that the economy had to suffer to let it happen. I worked for several years in the service industry when I was young, and it very often is a thankless job!<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the kind things you say on my blog. Makes it worth it.Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241669906084896146.post-29847111479916117052008-08-10T16:02:00.000-04:002008-08-10T16:02:00.000-04:00Yes, I have noticed the change too. It's really ni...Yes, I have noticed the change too. It's really nice when you get a smile, or some type of acknowledgement. <BR/>I have to say though that I stopped in a 7-eleven store recently three days in a row to get a newspaper and all three days the clerk just held out her hand and said nothing to me. When I said good morning she sort of grumped and when I said have a nice day she said nothing. It was amazing. Obviously I don't go there any more. I do remember the good old days when people knew their neighbors and everyone seemed so much more friendly than today. That's what I love about blogging. Everyone is so nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241669906084896146.post-76682533244677881002008-08-09T14:50:00.000-04:002008-08-09T14:50:00.000-04:00I think my expectations of service are fairly low,...I think my expectations of service are fairly low, so when I do get good service, it is really a treat :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241669906084896146.post-11579176606679265042008-08-08T12:43:00.000-04:002008-08-08T12:43:00.000-04:00Excellent topic, my thoughts exactly.I printed out...Excellent topic, my thoughts exactly.<BR/><BR/>I printed out a coupon for "get a roll of film developed for free" at Walgreens. (not a place I go often). But what a deal. <BR/><BR/>I thought while I was there I would get another roll done as well. The man at the counter was kind, smiled, amiable and then he took out another coupon from under the counter! Two rolls of film for free with great service!<BR/><BR/> I wouldn't mind going there more often. Shoot, anyone would be a loyal customer with that kind of treatment.<BR/><BR/>~KssSew Anywayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647829565441282884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241669906084896146.post-46818713492649803322008-08-08T12:35:00.000-04:002008-08-08T12:35:00.000-04:00I thought it was just me, but I've noticed this TO...I thought it was just me, but I've noticed this TOO! BRING IT ON. I love being able to go to a store and have a friendly person acknowledge my request instead of passing me off like a chore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241669906084896146.post-73048504155106574982008-08-08T10:30:00.000-04:002008-08-08T10:30:00.000-04:00I am always so grateful for a courteous shop or st...I am always so grateful for a courteous shop or store clerk. I know their job is not easy -- because I have done that job -- but neither is it overly difficult to, as you say, <I>smile</I> and ask a person if they require assistance. In fact, when I worked in retail I <I>loved it</I> when there was someone to talk to and help. It made the day go faster. So yes ... I will give my repeat business to a place (and there are several in my town) where I am treated like an honored guest. It makes shopping fun!<BR/><BR/>BTW I'm adding you to my blogroll dear ... been meaning to do it but just keep gettting distracted. You've got an excellent blog here!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03944766018173436353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241669906084896146.post-36900737904046852002008-08-08T10:17:00.000-04:002008-08-08T10:17:00.000-04:00I think they are just being nice again because our...I think they are just being nice again because our current economic climate is so bad they need to keep us sweet! Of course I may be just an old cynic.<BR/>.<BR/>*waves*<BR/>Heloooooo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241669906084896146.post-60481650987800689412008-08-07T21:03:00.000-04:002008-08-07T21:03:00.000-04:00I hadn't noticed a change yet, but we aren't doing...I hadn't noticed a change yet, but we aren't doing much shopping lately because it's been a tight year.<BR/><BR/>I'll keep my eye open for it now.<BR/><BR/>Interesting post.Ruth Hull Chatlienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08797146501548509911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241669906084896146.post-26317727399458109192008-08-07T19:32:00.000-04:002008-08-07T19:32:00.000-04:00Yep, even my dentist called me at home last night....Yep, even my dentist called me at home last night. Even though it is all about money, I still like it!<BR/><BR/>It is tough to be in the service industry these days because customers are not nice so they have an extra hard job trying to please people.<BR/><BR/>I'm with you though, I appreciate the service.Cherdecorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06790199524063763787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241669906084896146.post-42038681545406325392008-08-07T17:09:00.000-04:002008-08-07T17:09:00.000-04:00I feel customer service is a lost art in the UK, e...I feel customer service is a lost art in the UK, especially when it comes to telephone helplines. I won't go there, it is just too depressing! On the other hand in many of our supermarkets they are adopting the 'have a nice day approach', almost to the point of wanting to become your best friend! I would be happy if a happy median could be reached between the two, with the knowledge that help and a friendly face or voice is there if you so need it. xthis is my patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865567572989902864noreply@blogger.com