For me it was a cell phone shop quite some time ago. But, it stands out as what I think of as the worst “head shaker” shop I have done. The store was small and run-down, but still had the big brand signs and merchandise.
The lighting was poor and the carpet was dirty. I was the only customer in the store, yet the clerk did not say a word to me until I spoke up. It was torture to wait the required time before asking for assistance.
On top of that, the clerk was sitting behind the counter watching Jerry Springer and eating Cheetos out of a big bag.
Here I am, browsing the merchandise and taking note of the untidy store and peeping through the glass case. I was unable to read most of the labels because the sky was heavily overcast, but most of what light there was came through the windows.
So I leaned over the counter and asked, “Are you open for business?”
The guy slowly turns his head and replies, “Yeah, is there something I can get for you?”
As per instructions, I said, “I’m not a Cingular customer. But I was thinking of changing my cell service. Would you show me some of your phones and plans?”
He points to the glass case and says, “Go ahead and look at those. You can tell me which one you want and then I can show you some brochures.”
Then he turned his head back to watch the television and ignored me some more.
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