On 2018-02-08 1:35 PM, graham wrote:
> On 2018-02-08 10:22 AM, tert in seattle wrote:
>> I was minding my own business trying to select my items and keep my kids
>> from running over people with the shopping cart when I gradually became
>> aware of some dude observing me. At first I was like do I know that guy?
>> but then finally he says hi I am from [didn't hear it] company and I am
>> trying to do a survey, and he's showing me some icon on his cell phone.
>> My kids are looking at him pretty suspiciously. He asks if I have time
>> for a couple questions and of course I say no because I'm like that. He
>> says he noticed I have a list and I say yes, I shop with a list. Then he
>> asks if I use flyers or coupons or stuff and I said no, which is false.
>> I didn't lie on purpose, it's just what came out of my mouth. I guess
>> that was the survey. Anyhow watch out, if you are carrying a piece of
>> paper while grocery shopping some stranger might start asking nosy
>> questions.
>>
>> Ob food on this trip I bought the kroger kettle jalapeño chips which are
>> good, a lot like Tim's which are available here in the Pacific NW but I'm
>> not sure where else
>>
> Beware the special membership/points cards, airmiles etc. You'll be
> pestered by e-mailed flyers and offers just for you as they have tracked
> your buying habits!

I rarely see people doing surveys in stores or malls these days. The
last time I was approached for a survey was years ago, and the last few
times I was lucky enough to be selected for their sample I asked to be
paid for my time. They get paid to ask the questions, so I should get
paid to answer.