Re: Problems shopping at Safeway
Amati, I think you have missed the point here. There are many people who just don't like to have their name announced to the public. We have a night security guard where I work who always yells out to me when I leave the building, "Good Nite, (insert name here)". While I appreciate the good thoughts, I would rather remain a bit more private. Same at the grocery store. I don't think that's being spoiled at all.
There are also many who get offended when offered assistance because they are very independent and know they can do things for themselves. However, the cashiers don't know that. The store is trying to be polite & helpful. It's kind of like being offered a senior's discount when you aren't a senior yet. I used to want to say "yes, I'm having a bad hair day but do I really look that bad?" but then I learned to just laugh about it. or when someone holds a door open for me - I could snap at them that "I can open it myself" or just smile & say thank you. It's a personal choice.
I've reached an age & state of physical "challenges" that I appreciate all the help I can get - but quietly.
Amati, I think you have missed the point here. There are many people who just don't like to have their name announced to the public. We have a night security guard where I work who always yells out to me when I leave the building, "Good Nite, (insert name here)". While I appreciate the good thoughts, I would rather remain a bit more private. Same at the grocery store. I don't think that's being spoiled at all.
There are also many who get offended when offered assistance because they are very independent and know they can do things for themselves. However, the cashiers don't know that. The store is trying to be polite & helpful. It's kind of like being offered a senior's discount when you aren't a senior yet. I used to want to say "yes, I'm having a bad hair day but do I really look that bad?" but then I learned to just laugh about it. or when someone holds a door open for me - I could snap at them that "I can open it myself" or just smile & say thank you. It's a personal choice.
I've reached an age & state of physical "challenges" that I appreciate all the help I can get - but quietly.
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