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Wegmans customers
Posted by:
Anonymous for now
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Date: May 02, 2014 05:12AM
I work at Wegmans, and I'm very curious about the phenomenon of how people around here shop.
They can be behind me, or at a distance out of my line of sight, and all they'll do when they want to find something is name the product at me. How am I supposed to know they're talking to me? How am I supposed to know it's a question? Unfortunately, I usually do. But it's messed up.
Why do they want to park their carts in the entrance to the aisle so that nobody else can get in?
Why do they park on one side of the stuff I'm working on (usually dead-center) and then shop on the other side, effectively blocking the whole aisle?
Why do they see two sides to go down and always choose the side I'm standing on, forcing me to move? When they do that, usually they don't buy anything from the aisle or else want to shop way farther down where it doesn't matter which side they picked.
I don't know, it's just freaking weird. I'm tired of it and seriously seeking alternative employment. What a bunch of idiots.
They can be behind me, or at a distance out of my line of sight, and all they'll do when they want to find something is name the product at me. How am I supposed to know they're talking to me? How am I supposed to know it's a question? Unfortunately, I usually do. But it's messed up.
Why do they want to park their carts in the entrance to the aisle so that nobody else can get in?
Why do they park on one side of the stuff I'm working on (usually dead-center) and then shop on the other side, effectively blocking the whole aisle?
Why do they see two sides to go down and always choose the side I'm standing on, forcing me to move? When they do that, usually they don't buy anything from the aisle or else want to shop way farther down where it doesn't matter which side they picked.
I don't know, it's just freaking weird. I'm tired of it and seriously seeking alternative employment. What a bunch of idiots.
Re: Wegmans customers
Posted by:
HoldTheApplause
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Date: May 03, 2014 10:26AM
I don't work there but know exactly what you're talking about.
I shop there frequently and have noticed that Wegman's seems to
attract a rather arrogant and self absorbed clientele. I've
worked retail before so I know how to spot the "get out of my way"
or "look who I am" customers. If you really want look at those who
think their shit doesn't stink, hang out in the wine section for
a few minutes.
I shop there frequently and have noticed that Wegman's seems to
attract a rather arrogant and self absorbed clientele. I've
worked retail before so I know how to spot the "get out of my way"
or "look who I am" customers. If you really want look at those who
think their shit doesn't stink, hang out in the wine section for
a few minutes.
Re: Wegmans customers
Posted by:
Have to admit,
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Date: May 03, 2014 12:06PM
I've noticed the same thing. They're giving the Whole Foods crowd a run for "Most Pretentious Shopper Award".
Re: Wegmans customers
Posted by:
BEH
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Date: May 04, 2014 11:58AM
This type of douchebaggery is also perpertrated in the lower end markets too.
It is the same type of self entitled rudeness demonstrated on the road and in the gym as well.
It is the same type of self entitled rudeness demonstrated on the road and in the gym as well.
Re: Wegmans customers
Posted by:
srs_actual
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Date: May 20, 2014 07:39AM
I used to work at Wegman's and I have to say, what you're talking about is one of the reasons I left. The type of people who seem to flock to this store are incredibly arrogant and rude. I don't understand the phenomenon of talking down to and insulting the staff; I suppose it's because most of these people have never had a job like this before, where we have to deal with the public all day. Even when I was younger I never talked down to people the way I've been talked down to while employed by this store.
I worked there while I was going though school to be a Paramedic, but all they see is someone behind a register. The dichotomy was interesting, honestly. I get immediate and usually unquestioning respect when I'm on shift with the FRD, but when I was in my Wegman's uniform, it was the absolute opposite, 75% of the time.
I worked there while I was going though school to be a Paramedic, but all they see is someone behind a register. The dichotomy was interesting, honestly. I get immediate and usually unquestioning respect when I'm on shift with the FRD, but when I was in my Wegman's uniform, it was the absolute opposite, 75% of the time.
Re: Wegmans customers
Posted by:
Norman
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Date: June 09, 2014 05:52PM
The Saturday Farmers Market in Fairfax City isn't much different.
Re: Wegmans customers
Posted by:
Sane
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Date: June 11, 2014 12:08PM
Before you b***ch abut customers and their carts blocking the aisle, have you ever tried a simple "Excuse Me?" Works every time.
Re: Wegmans customers
Posted by:
F'em
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Date: June 11, 2014 02:39PM
happens 24/7 all over NOVA. run to a carolinas
Re: Wegmans customers
Posted by:
lala
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Date: July 10, 2014 01:50PM
Sane Wrote:
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> Before you b***ch abut customers and their carts
> blocking the aisle, have you ever tried a simple
> "Excuse Me?" Works every time.
Yes, actually I have, only to receive the stink eye and moan. These aisle hogs get their panties in a twist when anyone speaks up to them.
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> Before you b***ch abut customers and their carts
> blocking the aisle, have you ever tried a simple
> "Excuse Me?" Works every time.
Yes, actually I have, only to receive the stink eye and moan. These aisle hogs get their panties in a twist when anyone speaks up to them.
Re: Wegmans customers
Posted by:
Helio
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Date: July 12, 2014 08:36AM
lala Wrote:
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> Sane Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Before you b***ch abut customers and their
> carts
> > blocking the aisle, have you ever tried a
> simple
> > "Excuse Me?" Works every time.
>
>
> Yes, actually I have, only to receive the stink
> eye and moan. These aisle hogs get their panties
> in a twist when anyone speaks up to them.
My experience too.
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> Sane Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Before you b***ch abut customers and their
> carts
> > blocking the aisle, have you ever tried a
> simple
> > "Excuse Me?" Works every time.
>
>
> Yes, actually I have, only to receive the stink
> eye and moan. These aisle hogs get their panties
> in a twist when anyone speaks up to them.
My experience too.
Re: Wegmans customers
Posted by:
Love Wegmans
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Date: September 29, 2014 08:53PM
I am from Buffalo and love Wegmans! I do not find the customers there to be any more rude than any other store in NOVA. I may accidently block something while I am focused, when I notice I fix it or apologize if someone has to say excuse me. Wegmans is so awesome I sometimes get distracted at new displays, sorry. I have worked in a grocery store and respect the employees, it is hard work!
Re: Wegmans customers
Posted by:
rgy
()
Date: September 30, 2014 11:12AM
Love Wegmans Wrote:
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> I am from Buffalo and love Wegmans! I do not find
> the customers there to be any more rude than any
> other store in NOVA. I may accidently block
> something while I am focused, when I notice I fix
> it or apologize if someone has to say excuse me.
> Wegmans is so awesome I sometimes get distracted
> at new displays, sorry. I have worked in a
> grocery store and respect the employees, it is
> hard work!
I can tell you're new here.
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> I am from Buffalo and love Wegmans! I do not find
> the customers there to be any more rude than any
> other store in NOVA. I may accidently block
> something while I am focused, when I notice I fix
> it or apologize if someone has to say excuse me.
> Wegmans is so awesome I sometimes get distracted
> at new displays, sorry. I have worked in a
> grocery store and respect the employees, it is
> hard work!
I can tell you're new here.