Monday, December 7, 2015

Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

I'm practicing being extra kind to salespeople this season.  I thank them profusely, as when the transgender salesperson at Crate and Barrel tried her best to get me five more red pillows like the one I brought up to the counter.  First the computer didn't work, then she had to call up the warehouse, and then, after many minutes, no, there were no more, which is undoubtedly why they were on sale.  I thanked her for all her efforts.  I thanked every person in Nordstrom, and let them help me, which I normally wouldn't do but why not, really?  They didn't actually help much, but I was grateful, and one guided me in the right direction.  The Macy's person was very considerate, as a pushy lady was trying to get in ahead of me but the salesperson made sure I was taken care of first, without me saying anything.

What a tough time of the year for them!  Decades ago I was a salesperson at J.C. Penney for the holiday season, and the abuse I endured has made me extra sensitive ever since.  And it made me go to graduate school so I wouldn't ever have to have such a job again.  But there by the grace....

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