it is somewhat sad that this type of conversation does not happen much anymore where I live. I have lived where I am for 40 years. pretty much go to the same stores and restaurants I always do. use to be that whenever you went into a place to eat or buy something that they would smile and chat a couple of lines, sometimes even asking after the family pretty much everywhere. Now only two places I go do that – the golf center and a bbq restaurant. both privately owned with long-time employees and both known for their excellent service. all the other places are “efficient”, ‘in and out’ speedy – but have no idea who you are or why you exist other than to fill their till. it’s interesting to watch new people come into the bbq place and their reaction to the conversation between the wait staff and customers. some get all huffy and ‘come on, hurry it up’ attitude, but others just smile and actually slow down and enjoy the personalization.
stillfickled Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Gee, a salesman that lies- how unusual.
Ubintold almost 4 years ago
See? Flattery will get you a donut……or two.
jagedlo almost 4 years ago
Oh, Ralph…
cubswin2016 almost 4 years ago
That guy could sell a drowning man a glass of water.
raybarb44 almost 4 years ago
Don’t need to sell me, make it three…..
Saddenedby Premium Member almost 4 years ago
it is somewhat sad that this type of conversation does not happen much anymore where I live. I have lived where I am for 40 years. pretty much go to the same stores and restaurants I always do. use to be that whenever you went into a place to eat or buy something that they would smile and chat a couple of lines, sometimes even asking after the family pretty much everywhere. Now only two places I go do that – the golf center and a bbq restaurant. both privately owned with long-time employees and both known for their excellent service. all the other places are “efficient”, ‘in and out’ speedy – but have no idea who you are or why you exist other than to fill their till. it’s interesting to watch new people come into the bbq place and their reaction to the conversation between the wait staff and customers. some get all huffy and ‘come on, hurry it up’ attitude, but others just smile and actually slow down and enjoy the personalization.
blackdawne almost 4 years ago
ok. 2 dzn it is!
cuzinron47 almost 4 years ago
Know your clientele.
spaced man spliff almost 4 years ago
Gimme a dozen donuts and a dozen doughnuts.
spaced man spliff almost 4 years ago
Do a lot of cops come in there?
Dr_Fogg almost 4 years ago
It’s devil incarnate.
Craig Westlake almost 4 years ago
I almost gave up on donuts after I discovered they wouldn’t go down the little needle…
RobertEccles almost 4 years ago
Encyclopedia sales, right? Crowell CollierFlat out lies. I fell for am ashamed
MuddyUSA Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Smart capitalist!