Stuff MSC's say incorrectly...

Okay, Elmer reminded me that I had received an email from which I could begin this thread. I hope people will play. Post the bloopers that MSC's write. NO commentary. No identifying company or person. I will start it here (thanks Elmer for reminding me here that I had gotten this email.)

"There is July Blockbuster shops available with increased commissions..."

**********************************************************************
“Lying in bed would be an altogether perfect and supreme experience if only one had a colored pencil long enough to draw on the ceiling."
~Gilbert K. Chesterton

Create an Account or Log In

Membership is free. Simply choose your username, type in your email address, and choose a password. You immediately get full access to the forum.

I thought that's what we were doing with the Spelling and Grammar thread. Or is the difference that this thread has "NO commentary"?

Yes, no commentary and plus right now we've been doing it on so many threads that is is all over. Just trying to put it in one place.

From a bank shop survey that has not been changed in spite of numerous emails from shopper:
"Was the teller dressed?"

Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel

Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.

Must card anyone under 30...what does a 30yr. old look like?

Live consciously....

Tsk, tsk, Irene..that's commentary!

"July Wawa shops now have been issued generous bonuses".

EDIT: Never mind. I know I am commenting here, however I misread what the purpose of the thread was. Needless to say, my contribution and the phrase the MSC used to advertise these shops is rather laughable. However, I see what you are mostly looking for is poor grammar.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/23/2010 12:33PM by mystikwizard.

Form: "Do NOT mention the associate's name." (This is all over the form.)

Shop email: "Please ALWAYS refer to the associate by name. The client does not even want you to use pronouns that can identify gender."

What exactly evaluated depends on the scenario selected. Listed below are a brief overview of the scenario(s) and location(s) that will be available.

"project specifications as per the client‚s request."

"You will call the provided phone number, speak in Spanish."

"Japanese Honolulu shopper needed-- Apply now!"

But they are NOT new, dear...
"**NEW** Shops Available from SCM"

dee shops Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> But they are NOT new, dear...
> "**NEW** Shops Available from SCM"

Are those comments on the no comment thread? Uh-oh, a very serious infraction

My favorite -

"Please keep your comments short!"

Followed by -

"Please respond using complete sentences!"...:p

Shopping Bama and parts of Georgia.
I'm still learning 24/7.

"...shops that you have conducted and area asking for your help..."

"I have a Cosmetic shop that needs done right away. Would you be able to refer someone to do it."

"Results are due within 12 hours of completing the shop; a shop is completed only when the results are submitted."

I find the argument circular.

"This will be considered as you shopper payment fore this assignment"

commentary:HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

From a training session I took this morning:

"..however the sales associate had verified the siezes..."

Flag this messageI have a Louisville shopper!!!!

Yes, you wrote your email to a shopper. Now do you have a SHOP is the question.

Remember, you’re a secret shopper now, so it’s important pay close attention to every step of your experience on a web site,

I did an online job where I was asked to account for, among other things, if the spelling and grammar of the responses I received were correct. I wrote in the survey that one was incorrect, and copied the sentence I referenced. When the editor gave feedback, she mentioned that there was no problem with the sentence I referenced. I wrote back and said that there was, and corrected the sentence. She wrote back and said I was right, but that I shouldn't worry since she had not downgraded my score. I wasn't worried about my score. The editor herself was cheerful, apologetic, and delightful to deal with. I was worried that the client, who apparently has some measurement system set up for grammar and spelling, be given the correct info from my shop. I sure hope it was re-edited. I rather doubt it though, as it probably had been published to the client by then.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/14/2010 08:53AM by dee shops.

"Wee realize that you may do other shops on the same days, as
well as other shops for other mystery shopping companies."

Commentary cannot be resisted. This one is from the nitpickiest MSP. The one that almost never gives a 10, and rarely gives reason for an 8 or 9. I still remember this one "Your report was actually very good and could easily have been a 10". Wee made my day!

From the editor,

"You MUST say what color the light blue short sleeved sweater the associate was wearing is! You have two hours to fix this report or your score will be damaged further."

Um. How did you know she was wearing a light blue short sleeved sweater unless it was IN THE REPORT????

Personal pet peeve -- editors that don't speak or read English well. And editors that "miss things" that are right in front of them (ie - the light blue short sleeved sweater) and insist you redo the report. (You submit it without making any changes and they give you an "8" and tell you it would have been a 10 if you had done followed directions the first time!) AND the ones who just don't get it! You wanted me to the employee's gender. I included her name when you asked for it. And all through the report, I referred to the employee as a "She". I even mentioned she was wearing a light blue short sleeved sweater with a black knee length skirt, with green flip flops.

To be fair, some editors realize they missed something or made a mistake, and move on without penalizing the shopper. Or better yet, acknowledged that they missed it and move on.

A Sassie company for a $5 phone shop . . .

"* Your Shopper Rating must be at least 10"

Since the Sassie system only goes up to 10 I'm not sure how there is any leeway for this job.

I like the one that goes..."I am looking very forward to working with you."

Kona Kathie

"Please always bee sure to map out the location prior to leaving your house in case it is difficult to find."

Bzzzzz, LOL!

Your report is due within 24 hours of completing the shop and must be submitted that same day.

Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.

Click here to login

Stuff MSC's say incorrectly...

Create an Account or Log In

Official List of Mystery Shopping Companies

Mystery Shopper Magazine