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What are my top three pet peeves? This is a tough one. I work at a superstore, so, I come across many irritating traits. I hate to admit it, but yeah, some customers, they certainly can irk me. So, in this post, considering we’re knee deep in the shopping season, I’ll ask you to respect retail workers, and I’ll let you know what interactions we can’t stand.

First of all, please, and I beg of you, don’t whistle for us. I’ve had customers, ones who were clear across the store, hail me with a shrill high pitched blow. That’s annoying.

Secondly…SLOW DOWN! I get it, you’re busy, and you’re in a rush. But, man, be considerate of those around you. You’d hate to end your day in the emergency room…and so would everyone else.

Third, if you accidentally cut someone off, or you’re in the way, say excuse me, or apologize, or more specifically, don’t be a jerk. Stores are crowded, let’s alleviate stress with common courtesy. It may not conquer everyone’s crowd anxiety, but it would certainly make perusing items more tolerable.

As I finish this post, I’ll leave you with this. I claim to be a history buff, however, I’m not sure how far back holiday shopping goes. I know a few things. First off, there are some ancient kindle markets. Yet, I’m not sure what comprised those festive spots of yore. I do know this, in ‘A Christmas Carol’, Charles Dickens goes to great lengths when explaining the marketplace. That was mid nineteenth century…I believe that story came near the arrival of the Royal Christmas tree.

What I’m saying is this, don’t view holiday gift getting as a chore. See it as a Yuletide ceremony…and treat it as such. Because, as I’ve just explained, the sale seeking is an age old ritual.

Have an Excellent Day!