Staff smoking outside shops

[marpudlian]

For the last couple of years I have seen staff smoking outside Somerfield many many times and think it looks dreadful, especially when there are 2 or 3 of them doing it.  But it only struck me this afternoon that it is also a petrol station, with signs up asking people not to smoke! 

[bat man]

Ban smoking outside in all areas

[marpudlian]

I work in Marple myself, and all the staff are asked to smoke out of view of customers. Other shops should do the same.

[moorendman]

At Johnsons the cleaners, they smoke at the rear , just what you want in a Dry Cleaners !!

[alan@marple]

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Yes it does

Also the smell that remains on them after smoking and do they wash their hands?!!!!!-horrible

[marpudlian]

Does seeing staff stood smoking outside shops put you off going in?

I see this almost everyday outside Somerfield and often outside Iceland too. Not only does it look completely unprofessional but it gives a bad impression to customers.