@oteixeira wrote:
While I would agree that the OP reacted badly after reading the original responses, you must admit 10 responses with nothing but "go figure it out yourself" could seem quite frustrating. Seems that no one wants to help when it comes to finding shops, and it is kind of sad. We are in competition for the shops, but do most of you even eat at this place (many of you say you would not)? I just would love to see more kindness here, a lot of threads seem to have a not-nice tone to them.
@luckygirl0100 wrote:
Learning not to get upset when you don't get your way is an invaluable life skill. Being kind is great, but no one here was abusive. Not everything needs to be coated in sugar, wrapped in a fleece blanked and hand delivered with an apology note. If you read here often you will read about editors, schedulers and even MSC owners who range from downright rude to super sweet. Learning how to deal with a business associate that could be abrupt, short or curt in responses is a great skill to have, and one that appears to be sorely lacking in society today.
@oteixeira wrote:
Actually, I think most of us have that skill, for work. I was just incorrectly assuming that because this was a forum for shoppers by shoppers that it would be a friendly and kind place. I will adjust my expectations, and am glad I now understand that. Have a wonderful day.
@oteixeira wrote:
While I would agree that the OP reacted badly after reading the original responses, you must admit 10 responses with nothing but "go figure it out yourself" could seem quite frustrating. Seems that no one wants to help when it comes to finding shops, and it is kind of sad. We are in competition for the shops, but do most of you even eat at this place (many of you say you would not)? I just would love to see more kindness here, a lot of threads seem to have a not-nice tone to them.
@oteixeira wrote:
@bgriffin, I am not arguing that we should tell or not tell the person. I am saying we can say with kindness "sorry, most people here will not give out names of MSC that shop X restaurant", and then a mod can close the thread. Easy peasy lemon squeezy, no one gets upset, and we move on.
@oteixeira wrote:
Actually, I think most of us have that skill, for work.
@bgriffin wrote:
@oteixeira wrote:
Actually, I think most of us have that skill, for work.
I this is where I'll start as it was the line I found particularly offensive.
What, might I ask, do you think this is? A bowling league? You say this like "oh this is just mystery shopping, I'm sure people here act professional with their REAL work."
@JASFLALMT wrote:
Pretty sure it's not Red Lobster. No one in their right mind would be seeking that awful place out for a meal--dirty, nasty environment. I would not eat there if you paid me, LOL.
@oteixeira wrote:
@bgriffin I feel as though I am being put on the defensive, but I am not sure what it is that I did wrong.
@bgriffin wrote:
So sorry, that wasn't my intention. Just trying to show why I found your statement a bit offensive. It sounded as if you were insinuating mystery shopping wasn't professional work.