Say it! Say it, goddamnit!"Hi, how are you?!"

It's not hard. In fact, there are a few simple steps to follow. It's child's play, really, and I don't think I'm asking too much.

• when I walk into your shop, acknowledge me
• smile and look alive interested
• even though I was just in your shop a few short days ago...you don't necessarily have to recognize me personally, cuz I understand that you see a lot of people every day
• all I ask is that you simply recognize me as a customer who may spend money (or has already, in this case) -- I implore you, please recognize my propensity to spend!!
• don't stand there blankly, saying nothing
• when I, the customer, take the customer service role and says, "Hi, how are you?" all you have to do is smile and take the cue
• don't continue to stand there as if you're in a catatonic state -- SAY HELLO AND SMILE, GODDAMNIT!
• but, at the very least, when I say that I was in a couple of days ago and left a pair of black pants to be hemmed....clue in and say something like, "Sure, let me just look for them" or "Not a problem, sir, what was your name again?" or even "I'm sorry, I don't remember. But if you give me a second..."
• don't look as if you've never, ever had anybody come in to pick up their pants before and that I (still the customer) am realllly putting you out by asking you this HUGE favour
• in short, don't make me feel uncomfortable, as if I'm interrupting your day because you have better things to do than accept my money that will possibly keep your small, pathetic business afloat
• and when I walk out the door and say to you, "Thanks! Have a nice day now!" it would kinda be nice if you actually, again, clued in and said something back that shows how you appreciate my patronage, instead of being a complete tool so quiet

It's not hard. But I guess I'm just asking too much. What is it with this fucking customer service-forsaken country?

I'm so glad I work with people who know what customer service is.