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    Everyone's out to get me

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    • Posts: 1,028 Member
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      Sometimes "free" isn't really free after all, eh? Live and learn.

      There's no such thing as a free lunch. Or free wifi apparently.
    • Posts: 209 Member
      Starbucks also sells black coffee that has minimal calories, last time I checked. Anyway, good for you for logging on and refusing. What I sometimes do to get someone out of my hair because they don't get 'no' is to say yes and then leave it there (or put it in the garbage later). I do this with my neighbour who is always baking stuff. I give it away or freeze it for when company comes (dont' tell her, ha ha)
      But then, I don't like sweet coffee so I wouldn't be tempeted... but if they were handing out cookie samples I'd have a harder time , ha ha.
      Something I do when I'm going into a bakery (to buy whole wheat bread) or a Starbucks (to buy black coffee) is to talk to myself forr 1 min outside the door and remind myself why I'm there (not for the free samples, the last min purchase of 1000 calories, etc) and it works more times than note...just thought I'd pass this on.
    • Posts: 2,558 Member
      Step one : Remove stick from @ss.
      Step two : Take the sample graciously, smile, enjoy.
      Step three : Understand that perfection is impossible, and that rules are like trees. When the bend, they are less likely to break.

      Or just say no, and don't expect the world to revolve around your goals. That works too.
    • Posts: 2,401 Member
      so let me get this straight. you got free wi-fi and a free coffee sample that incidentally sounds ****ing delicious? tough life, homes.
    • Posts: 201 Member
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      Because it's their job? They will get into trouble if they aren't persistent.

      I worked retail in high school and you were required to get in customers' faces and give them your whole speech and hound them asking if they need anything. I eventually quit but it was a nightmare, especially since I'm one of those shoppers who doesn't want anyone talking to me. I'll come find you if I need something.

      Trust me, they're not going it because they want to but because they have to.

      Just a little perspective for you.

      Yes, very true. CVS cashiers get written up if they don't scan your Extracare card. Even if you're buying a pack of cigarettes or a jug of milk. I got into near-standoffs with customers because they refused to let me scan a card.
    • Posts: 2,352 Member
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      Because it's their job? They will get into trouble if they aren't persistent.

      I worked retail in high school and you were required to get in customers' faces and give them your whole speech and hound them asking if they need anything. I eventually quit but it was a nightmare, especially since I'm one of those shoppers who doesn't want anyone talking to me. I'll come find you if I need something.

      Trust me, they're not going it because they want to but because they have to.

      Just a little perspective for you.

      This was one of the major things I hated about working retail. I used to get in trouble a lot for not signing people up for credit cards. I was a good worker otherwise--worked weekends, nights, came in when someone called off-- I just refused to do this part of it.

      Hmmm I never have a problem with this kind of thing and they *never* tell me to come on and try one 'cause just one won't hurt. It'a all in what vibe you give off. People sense when you're feeling wishy-washy inside.

      The ***** vibe and stare down has always served me well! :wink:
    • Posts: 294 Member
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      Because it's their job? They will get into trouble if they aren't persistent.

      I worked retail in high school and you were required to get in customers' faces and give them your whole speech and hound them asking if they need anything. I eventually quit but it was a nightmare, especially since I'm one of those shoppers who doesn't want anyone talking to me. I'll come find you if I need something.

      Trust me, they're not going it because they want to but because they have to.

      Just a little perspective for you.

      14 years of retail MADE me a shopper that doesn't want help...
    • Posts: 449 Member
      When I go work at Starbucks for the ambiance and the wifi, I usually buy something - water or a skinny latte (I think it's like 140 calories and it's pretty good!) I didn't realize people went there and sat for hours and bought nothing.

      When people offer me something I don't want, I never say "No, thank you." I say "I'm good" or "I'm all set." People assume you're full or you just ate when you say that, and it's a lot more definitive than a "No" they can work around.
    • Posts: 176 Member
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      Because it's their job? They will get into trouble if they aren't persistent.

      I worked retail in high school and you were required to get in customers' faces and give them your whole speech and hound them asking if they need anything. I eventually quit but it was a nightmare, especially since I'm one of those shoppers who doesn't want anyone talking to me. I'll come find you if I need something.

      Trust me, they're not going it because they want to but because they have to.

      Just a little perspective for you.

      This. I worked in retail in college and this was the part I hated most about my job but it was required.
      The "third time's the charm" rule for asking customer's questions is a pretty standard procedure in sales and marketing. The idea is that lot of people say no the first time out of habit or politeness, so a lot of "nos" will turn into "yes" on the second try. A lot of people will still change their mind after the third time you ask them but if someone still says no the third time, then it is unlikely to change to a yes. It seems like a strange idea since a lot of people operate under the idea that when they say no they mean it, but there are a surprising amount of people that change their mind after the second or third ask.

      So, there is a method to the "madness." Don't take it out too much on the workers, it's probably their bosses that required them to do it.
    • Posts: 915 Member
      I would just tell the truth that i was trying to lose weight and i cannot afford to have whatever they were offering(but to be honest i think i would take it just to try out something new and adjust in my calories for the day!)
    • Posts: 8
      I find it funny, everyone seems to be assuming that the OP was just welching "free" wifi. All they said was that they didn't get the fatty drink they love. Maybe they had a water or such. Way to assume the negatives!
    • Posts: 417 Member
      I find it funny, everyone seems to be assuming that the OP was just welching "free" wifi. All they said was that they didn't get the fatty drink they love. Maybe they had a water or such. Way to assume the negatives!

      This is exactly what I was thinking. Nor did he say he sat there for hours, lol.

      edited, sorry "he", not "she", I should have checked first
    • Posts: 170 Member
      I'm sorry, I find it funny that you went into a starbucks to use their wi fi and seating arrangements for free and were abhorred they attempted to get you to try theirs products and/or spend money.

      I get it, I don't want a salesperson in my face when I go somewhere, but its like every waiter known to mankind. They are going to ask you if you want desert. You will say no. They will say "are you sure? the chocolate cake is aMAZZING!"

      Don't go if you aren't interested. Stay home. Then you only have to fend off the occassional girl scout trying to sell you something.

      But tread lightly

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      I absolutely love the girl scouts pin! I laughed out loud literally!
    • Posts: 8,399 Member
      Everybody's always talking at me
      Everybody's trying to get in my head
      I wanna listen to my own heart talking
      I need to count on myself instead
      Did you ever?
      Lose yourself to get what you want
      Did you ever?
      Get on a ride and wanna get off
      Did you ever?
      Push away the ones you should've held close
      Did you ever let go?
      Did you ever not know?
      I'm not gonna stop, that's who I am
      I'll give it all I got, that is my plan
      Will I find what I lost?
      You know you can
      Bet on it, bet on it
      Bet on it, bet on it
    • Posts: 8 Member
      Oops! I just thought it a funny thing. Made me smile. Wasn't upset, surprised or bewildered. Sorry about that.

      Good luck to you all

      I'm outa here...
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