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Hekate

(90,658 posts)
13. Write it all down in the morning. Double check facts with your daughter. Write a letter.
Wed Sep 16, 2020, 04:06 AM
Sep 2020

Ask her if she would like to write the letter, or if she would prefer you to do it.

You and your family have spent a lot of money there over the years; it’s not just one person who is going to be upset. This is about their obligations to be respectful, and about everyone’s health. You can tell them they will lose a lot more than one customer over this — you have a family.

Here are some things you might say, and I hope this helps:

Dear Regional Manager/Name:

My family has been customers of your store for X number of years. We have, until now, enjoyed the experience and the products available.

However, something just happened that greatly concerns me. My daughter has serious health issues (don’t specify what; it’s none of their business) that require she wear a mask and socially distance in this time of pandemic. Doctor’s orders. (You don’t have to mention the doctor is named Fauci)

While shopping at X store located at Y address on Z date and time, she encountered an employee who (explain what) bumped her in the aisle, was rude and confrontational about wearing her mask, then called a security guard who was also rude and confrontational and said he was sick of the mask police while getting very close, and she had to leave the store.

My phone calls (date, time, person) have been fruitless. I asked for (security tape, etc) and have received no answer. I feel I have been blown off.

I want a phone call from the actual manager indicating you have dealt with this incident by educating your employees about courtesy and safety. I want to hear back from you about the education of your employees.

We are very upset about this, and if you cannot or will not respond you will lose all of us as customers — not just my daughter. We will also not hesitate to tell our friends.

Thank you for your attention to this matter,
Name
Address
Phone number

CC: Store Manager
Corporate Boss

(Here is something to leave out:
Any reference to her history of domestic abuse. That would open her to bullying from cruel people.)

You should report the incident to their corporate office. Flaleftist Sep 2020 #1
Good idea. BigmanPigman Sep 2020 #3
She was so mad at herself for not recording it Rorey Sep 2020 #41
Absolutely PatSeg Sep 2020 #51
No NJCher Sep 2020 #2
You did good, get some rest. Call corporate as suggested up thread and report it cayugafalls Sep 2020 #4
Corporate Claire Oh Nette Sep 2020 #20
I had a real hard time getting this out of my head last night Rorey Sep 2020 #42
You are correct. We are a family, and we have each other's backs at all times! I am appalled niyad Nov 2020 #64
Unless you're in Pueblo, Colorado, it's probably not Rorey Nov 2020 #68
No, I am in the Springs. I know what you mean though, about the feeling. Fortunately, we niyad Nov 2020 #70
Well, then Hello neighbor to the north! Rorey Nov 2020 #71
Greetings, neighbor to the south. niyad Nov 2020 #72
Corporate Claire Oh Nette Sep 2020 #56
If there is a state mandate - Ms. Toad Sep 2020 #5
Good advice yet again! Buckeye_Democrat Sep 2020 #7
I'm going to call the Health Department today Rorey Sep 2020 #40
Mention that your friends and family and message board acquaintances were horrified and pledged to tblue37 Nov 2020 #65
The complaint department at the corporate level Rorey Nov 2020 #69
I'm sorry that your daughter had that crazy experience! Buckeye_Democrat Sep 2020 #6
Well that sucks. I was with both of you in your retelling. yonder Sep 2020 #8
My daughter is now uncomfortable about the prospect of shopping there Rorey Sep 2020 #39
I'd call the owner or the CEO and complain. Maraya1969 Sep 2020 #9
I don't think we have any choice but to go up the chain of command Rorey Sep 2020 #37
You did the right thing KT2000 Sep 2020 #10
I was actually expecting to be told we were overreacting Rorey Sep 2020 #35
Depending on what state you are in wnylib Sep 2020 #11
Apparently it's the police who respond here Rorey Sep 2020 #33
The CVS drugstore that I go to has a sign wnylib Sep 2020 #58
The CVS drugstore that I go to has a sign wnylib Sep 2020 #59
I would post a description of the incident Demobrat Sep 2020 #12
I was also going to suggest Yelp. It's appropriate to warn other customers pnwmom Sep 2020 #15
I've been trying to exercise patience Rorey Sep 2020 #32
Write it all down in the morning. Double check facts with your daughter. Write a letter. Hekate Sep 2020 #13
Thank you! Rorey Sep 2020 #31
I would give a detailed account to the local press. DFW Sep 2020 #14
I was kind of worried about that brick thing. Rorey Sep 2020 #30
My dad was a member of the print press DFW Sep 2020 #38
Oh my gosh, I'm rolling with laughter! Rorey Sep 2020 #44
My wife scolded me at the time DFW Sep 2020 #55
AND your willingness to address the issue may save lives. flor-de-jasmim Sep 2020 #16
THAT is a very, very good point! Rorey Sep 2020 #29
Call Kroger's corporate office, and if they seem disinclined ms liberty Sep 2020 #17
That's been my thought too Rorey Sep 2020 #28
Agree 100%. n/t ms liberty Sep 2020 #50
Also, they've treated other customers like this too ms liberty Sep 2020 #18
That's what my daughter said too Rorey Sep 2020 #27
Me too! I tell people that all old people lose their filter, but I'm starting early because ms liberty Sep 2020 #49
I've got nothing to lose, mostly Rorey Sep 2020 #52
In my city, Smith's is owned by Kroger pecosbob Sep 2020 #19
I like that! Rorey Sep 2020 #25
Yeah...Pueblo is kind of like a Yin to Colorado Spring's Yang pecosbob Sep 2020 #63
My response doesn't address your concerns regarding mask wearing, which are valid, but phylny Sep 2020 #21
Which brings up another thing Rorey Sep 2020 #23
Agree on contacting corporate office. The employees at my Kroger are very diligent about masks. tanyev Sep 2020 #22
Most at my store are too Rorey Sep 2020 #24
I agree with what everyone said Meowmee Sep 2020 #26
I am so sorry! Rorey Sep 2020 #43
It's hard to believe that could happen Meowmee Sep 2020 #57
As others here have said: Take it to corporate. johnp3907 Sep 2020 #34
Thank you! Rorey Sep 2020 #36
I know a lots of people have said contact corporate but one more thing MissB Sep 2020 #45
Report them to your state health department. roamer65 Sep 2020 #46
I was planning to call the County Health Department today Rorey Sep 2020 #54
I don't know where you live but our County Judge issued yellowdogintexas Nov 2020 #66
I live in Pueblo, Colorado and we're in critical stage Rorey Nov 2020 #67
That's why I switched my shopping from Pic and Save to Meijer. sarcasmo Sep 2020 #47
Which Kroger was it? Please share the location. Hotler Sep 2020 #48
Pueblo, Colorado Rorey Sep 2020 #53
I live on SW Ohio JesterCS Sep 2020 #60
I think I'm on the right track Rorey Sep 2020 #61
Thanks for the detailed reply JesterCS Sep 2020 #62
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