I asked about this and was also told February, but he was very much of the attitude of “…if it even happens at all.” I’m not sure if that was sour grapes cos it’s been put on hold or if it genuinely is precarious for whatever reasons.
Anyway, like Henrietta, I’ve always found the staff cheerful and fine. And unlike Henrietta, I’m not always cheerful and fine myself!
In fact there’s one lady who’s name escapes me (in her 40’s at a guess, blonde bob) who saw me with my newborn baby 18 months ago and now always asks about him when I’m at her checkout. She’s very friendly without being too in your face. I find all the staff friendly in Co-op, except for maybe ...............[removed by admin - PM me if you'd like to know why].
Who do you think you are?? You don't know anything about a particular persons day. Some people just have bad days. They didn't get enough sleep. Their cat died at the weekend. Could be anything. How dare you suggest ALL staff should give you the time of day at ALL times like you're some kind of god.
Good for you, DP and I know the lady you mean. She always asks after my horse having seen me one day when I'd come straight from the stables covered in straw.
There's a young girl on the checkout who is very shy and seems at first glance to be stand-offish but she comes out of her shell if you smile and talk to her and she's very helpful.
I'm not always all sweetness and light when I get out of the car but I don't think I should take that with me into the store and throw it at the first assistant I speak to so I try to bear in mind that the other person may be having a bad day too and I find a smile and a friendly word works wonders. It cheers me up too, much more than if I'd been grumpy.
I worked in shops and cafes when I was a student and I know what a thankless task it is. One becomes grateful for even something as small as a smile. Fortunately, I wasn't condemned to spend my working life there. Other people do it because they have no option and shouldn't be sneered at.
