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In reply to the discussion: I recently walked in to a store that sells two wheeled vehicles. There were three associates on the floor., [View all]Firestorm49
(4,037 posts)14. Damn good question! I don't know and I don't like it.
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I recently walked in to a store that sells two wheeled vehicles. There were three associates on the floor., [View all]
Firestorm49
Mar 15
OP
Yes. I agree. When I ran our business for thirty six years we would greet the customer, give them a minute, then ask
Firestorm49
Mar 15
#9
Absolutely. Pressure tactics are outdated. Common courtesy should be the norm.,
Firestorm49
Mar 15
#28
They can also pick up the chip in your credit card, if it is not sufficiently shielded.
Midnight Writer
Mar 15
#22
That's my point. I don't know how I was identified. To me, this was an intrusion.
Firestorm49
Mar 15
#11
seems odd, dangerous? to be identified just by walking into a store. It would mean the store
riversedge
Mar 15
#36
You know, you just don't realize the extent of surveillance until something ridiculous like this happens.
Firestorm49
Mar 15
#25
The owner of the store was a customer of mine for years. I'm not quite sure how to breach the subject.
Firestorm49
Mar 15
#19
VPN - very good point. I do use VPN. Now I have to remember to always have it on.
Firestorm49
Mar 15
#20
I told a salesman that one model has 1500 more pounds towing capacity than another.
usonian
Mar 15
#40
It is an Indian motorcycle store. I just wanted to get a price on a Vespa scooter.
Firestorm49
Mar 15
#35
Oh, cool. I would love a Vespa. Have you ever seen the Eddie Izzard bit on Italians on Vespas?
Scrivener7
Mar 15
#41
Well, it's been 53 years since she told me "over my dead body" so I'm doubtful it will happen.
Firestorm49
Mar 15
#47
I don't understand why you feel it's necessary to contact your congressional rep
EYESORE 9001
Mar 15
#60