Diversion Rant

I went to our local Sportsmans Warehouse yesterday to renew my fishing license and buy a few supplies for a day of stream trout fishing with my elder son on Monday. I approached a very young salesclerk in the fishing department (early 20s I'd say) to ask a few simple questions. He had already walked past me twice without acknowledging me. I said "excuse me. Can you help me out"? He seemed put out. He was sarcastic and just plain snotty towards me. I told him I changed my mind and wasn't in need of his services or his attitude.
It was at that very moment I was wishing for a kiosk! Since when has trying to patronize a business establishment become akin to proctology exam? I was so ticked off that I almost went to the Dick's across the street. I will make my way to a family-owned tackle shop tomorrow. It's across town, but I will enjoy every minute of the experience.
 
Rudi said:
They aren't going to pay moron kids $15-$20 an hour to learn how to work.
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You put it a bit more harshly than I would have, but you hit the nail on the head.

If they are paying someone $15-$20 an hour to take your order, and stand around when there are no orders to be taken, then the price of a small Steakburger is going to go from $5 to $7 or $8. Labor is the single biggest factor in their operating cost - more than anything else - even more than the food.

If you're OK with paying $8 for a small burger, go to the places without the kiosks. If you want your burger for $5, go to the places with kiosks.

It is simple economics.
 
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kozmic said:
I went to our local Sportsmans Warehouse yesterday to renew my fishing license and buy a few supplies for a day of stream trout fishing with my elder son on Monday. I approached a very young salesclerk in the fishing department (early 20s I'd say) to ask a few simple questions. He had already walked past me twice without acknowledging me. I said "excuse me. Can you help me out"? He seemed put out. He was sarcastic and just plain snotty towards me. I told him I changed my mind and wasn't in need of his services or his attitude.
It was at that very moment I was wishing for a kiosk! Since when has trying to patronize a business establishment become akin to proctology exam? I was so ticked off that I almost went to the Dick's across the street. I will make my way to a family-owned tackle shop tomorrow. It's across town, but I will enjoy every minute of the experience.
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He was just giving you the NY attitude.
 
We just drove over to South Carolina the first week of March. I'm still trying to get the taste of fast food out of my head. I had to feed the wife & dog, plus dog gotta do dog things. 10 1/2 hour drive took 12 hrs. I try to stay away from fast food, but it's usually a necessary evil when I do. I worked a fast food place in high school. If we didn't like you, chances are there could be a little extra on your food.
Watch the movie called "Waiting."
 
Walkin Horse said:
Saturday afternoon I fought my way into Costco. Being a new member I didn't realize what a crowd. I wanted a hotdog and a drink. There were a bunch of people standing around waiting and I noticed they have a kiosk with 4 terminals. I stepped up and tried my luck with the machine. Really simple,not many choices and easy to use. I just don't understand using my debit card for $1.65. In true efficient Costco manner, my wait was only 7 minutes. And no tipping. I've tried my luck at other places and it wasn't as successful. But you can leave a custom tip. Usually.01 cents.
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The nearest Costco to me varies between stupid busy and manic. It's worse than the Sam's Club my wife goes to, so we let our membership lapse.
 
SMSgt said:
He was just giving you the NY attitude.
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So, exactly what is the NY attitude? I've lived here most of my 65 years and have no idea what you're talking about. If you are referring to the attitude that those who live in NY City sometimes exhibit, then a quick trip to Google maps will tell you that I'm about 400 miles from there. Otherwise, a vast majority of the people in these parts are thoughtful, helpful and polite. ANY area is bound to have jerks. I ran into one at the store.
I've run into idiots in every state I've been to. That's just the law of averages. Florida is certainly no exception.
I hope you have an enlightening day.
 
Walkin Horse said:
Saturday afternoon I fought my way into Costco. Being a new member I didn't realize what a crowd. I wanted a hotdog and a drink. There were a bunch of people standing around waiting and I noticed they have a kiosk with 4 terminals. I stepped up and tried my luck with the machine. Really simple,not many choices and easy to use. I just don't understand using my debit card for $1.65. In true efficient Costco manner, my wait was only 7 minutes. And no tipping. I've tried my luck at other places and it wasn't as successful. But you can leave a custom tip. Usually.01 cents.
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Who the heck are you tipping at a kiosk?
 
And I would guess that all of you use a filling station with a pump jockey?

Those 'beginner jobs' are actually a method for the business owner to earn more profit....Labor is just another expense to minimize.

Not able to make change? I know a number of people who can't seem to use your, you're, their, there and they're correctly either....

There is an old saying about people living in glass houses...

From a former pump jockey and hash slinger...
 
kozmic said:
So, exactly what is the NY attitude? I've lived here most of my 65 years and have no idea what you're talking about. If you are referring to the attitude that those who live in NY City sometimes exhibit, then a quick trip to Google maps will tell you that I'm about 400 miles from there. Otherwise, a vast majority of the people in these parts are thoughtful, helpful and polite. ANY area is bound to have jerks. I ran into one at the store.
I've run into idiots in every state I've been to. That's just the law of averages. Florida is certainly no exception.
I hope you have an enlightening day.
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That why I post Northern NY and sometime pin it down much farther by listing Adirondack mountains. Seems like a bunch of NYC people and "journalists" consider upstate any thing more that 2 inches outside the city limits.
 
At the fast food places I go to the cash registers are programmed, the worker simply presses the button for that item, that enters the price.
At my usual Shoprite there is usually an employee by the self checkouts to deal with problems with the machines.
NY attitude-? I lived in NYC 1959-1961, still go there now and then, haven't noted any "attitude". I do wonder about the people who live there, why they put up with it.
My experience with the fast food places I go to-McDonald's, Burger King, now Chick-Fil-A is that their portion and quality control is good, they do a good job of training people.
Using a kiosk ? Not much different from shopping online as opposed to in-store shopping IMHO.
At the Burger King I usually go to with my 2 friends we joke we often have
the dining room to ourselves.
 
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