On Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:41:16 -0600, "billn" > wrote:

> "jmcquown" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >Some stores (and restaurants) require their employees to do that. And yes,
> >it can be annoying. But it's better than being ignored completely if you
> >are looking for something and need assistance.
>
> Or feeling like you, the customer are just an inconvenience in their day. I
> don't mind talking to people, if they talk to me, I'll respond, sometimes
> even joke around with them.

I don't have a problem walking up to an employee and making my needs
known, but I am really annoyed when there's no one around to ask.

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