Why is it that store clerks think they have the right to get all uppity when you choose not to give them your personal information when you're checking out?
I had to purchase some Christmas presents this morning, and when I was checking out, the chick behind the counter started asking me all the same questions an alien would ask right before they probed you anally---you know, if an alien wanted to know what your phone number was, or your email address, mailing address, name of first born child, etc.. I politely said, 'no, thank you' to her inquiries, (even if I'm not sure that was the right reply) and then she proceeded to give me a long lecture about all the "good stuff" I would be missing out on, and if only I gave her my information I could be showered with coupons galore. My eyes narrowed and I said, "I only shop here once a year, if at all, so it's not going to bother me one little bit if I don't get your coupons."
She then proceeded to roll her eyes at me as she handed me my receipts. She didn't say, 'Thanks for your business, come again!" She didn't even wish me a "Happy holiday."
Look here, retailers of the world, if all you're going to offer me is COUPONS, I'm not going to give up my personal information, ya dig? It's MY information. Not yours. I know you think you have some right to it, but you don't. I've actually received FREE LEATHER GOODS for my information. Why on earth would I give up the goods for measly coupons? Are you insane? Furthermore, what is it with people who DO give up their information, thinking they have to? Ahem. YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO IT. Your information is VALUABLE. Until the quid is worth the quo, don't give it up. Duh. For what said retailer will make in selling your information off, you should get something for the deal, and coupons, quite frankly, are not an equal trade. Wise up, eh?
Oh, and don't get me started about buying a "discount card" at Barnes and Noble. IT'S NOT A DISCOUNT IF YOU HAVE TO BUY IT, IS IT? Duh. I repeat, wise up, people and stop being suckered.
Posted by Kathy at December 20, 2007 12:59 PM | TrackBack