I am so thankful to Target for knowing an efficient cashier when they see one. You are the ultimate. You and I both know that when I come to your line without my kids, I have most likely timed my arrival at home with theirs to the millisecond, and that my competence as a mom depends on yours as a cashier. You have never let me down.
Until today. I was, of course, relieved to discover that there was only one customer with a few items in front of me in your line. But today you made the fatal error. You offered the credit card so he could save 10%. And he said, "Sure!" The only problem was that Juan didn't have a driver's license. Or his passport. Or any valid ID. Neither did his friend Miguel. NOT that I'm saying Juan doesn't deserve a chance to save 10%. Just not when I'm next in line and my friend is due to show up at my house with my kids any minute.
So please, Janice, just one teensy little favor? Next time I come to your line without my kids, could you kindly refrain from extending the offer? Because my reputation as a mom is depending on it. I promise to stop at the service desk on my way out and tell them that you always make me one satisfied customer.
Thanks!
Tracy
P.S. What? You can't? I know, I know. You were SO hoping Juan would say no. Well, misery loves company. I'm with ya.
16 comments:
I'm tired of being offered it every single time...and the kicker is, I ALREADY HAVE ONE!! It's like preachin to the choir or beating a dead horse. Enough already!
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AMEN SISTA! I'm sick of that question every time too. Even the cashiers look mortified each time to have to give you the speech. We all know the deal - the gig is up!! My 2 year old is usally trying to leap out of the cart at that point anyway so I feel the same level of "no, not the offer!" pain as you. But in good 'ole Janice's defense, it's not like she has a choice. I'm convinced they're threatened with bodily harm or something should they refrain from offering the card because they pretty much always do it...fearing the frazzled pregnant Mommy with the leaping 2 year old is really a covert corporate spy.
Frustrating isn't it? For the cashier too I'm sure. As I handed my debit card to a clerk today she asked if I was really sure I didn't want their credit card. Do they get a bonus if they get people to apply?
ARGGGGHHHH! That whole scenario can be played out in the day of a life any busy mom in any state that has Target...which is every state in the union. That is so stinkin annnoying...but your story made me laugh out loud...and how sad is it that our reputation as Moms is left in the hands of Target cashiers! Good mom...Good mom...repeat after me, I am a good mom.
Ah....the infamous "offer". I always wonder who really wants to go through all the hassle to save $5-6 that they will more than make up for in interest. Listen to that Dave Ramsey speaking through me :)!
So glad you stopped by. Thanks for the sweet comments about my flowers. You made them smile!
I have a favorite cashier at Target, too. One time I was going through her line and she commented that she liked the green bowls I got but not the red ones. "I don't like red." Pear scoffed and said "But you work at TARGET!" She laughed and I said "But she gets paid to work in all of this red." That got us talking about the colors of mascots and around here, you're either an Ohio State fan or you're the gunk on the wheels of shopping carts. Cashier let us know that she comes from a school where the colors are Blue and Gold and again, Pear set off to scoffing. I was sure he was about to send himself into fits. As we were walking out the door, we ran in to the manager of that Target, who is also one of our good friends. We talked to him and his wife for about half an hour and the entire time, the cashier kept eyeballing us like she was terrified we were telling on her for not liking red. I jokingly told the manager friend that she should be fired, but then told him that she was our favorite cashier. I hope she got a raise out of it at least for all of the emotional stress we put her through!
I worked at best buy and those damn replacement plans. I hate that companies make cashiers do this and if they don't they get written up. Shame on them!
Oh that was funny. I hate getting asked for those offers. I don't need to save 10% so they can charge me 20% in intrest. LOL....
Ah yes, the Target CC Offer! Makes for some fabulous line stoppage when offered to undocumented workers...Happy SITS Friday, and thanks for stopping by! :)
happens ALL the time to me! Happy friday!
Good Ole Murphy and his laws again....
If it's not Juan thing it's another..right?
thats great! You are lucky to have a great cashier. Sometimes I don't even go shopping b/c i get too frustrated!
This seems to always happen when your are pressed for time doesn't it??
Hello fellow SITS-er. Enjoyed your Dear Letter. I am right there with you on that. Good cashiers are hard to find. Keep patting her on the back and seems she will find a way to pick up on the wink and nod hint to show your in a hurry.
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It's so hard to get good help these days, ain't it? Listen, gal, your Beer Cheese Soup was a Total HIT! So many have e-mailed and commented about it. I'm serving it tomorrow nite...can't wait! Please send any more yummy dishes my way!!!
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