On May 17, 2015 I wrote a blog entitled, “Why Do I Need To Be Polite? I'm Too Busy Taking Your Money!” I poked fun at the rudeness of some Gas Station Attendants but it just might be that I have hit on a very non-foolish point. Could it be that a return to politeness and courtesy is in order?
First the Blog Posting…
Why Do I Need To Be Polite? I'm Too Busy Taking Your Money!
Have you noticed how impolite/uncaring the Money Takers in Gas Stations are? You probably not. You are so used to me noticing things for you that you have become lazy and just depend on me to do your noticing for you.
I don't hold that against you. I'm glad I can help.
However, I have figured out why they are so impolite. It's those signs outside their stores that say…
"We Appreciate Your Business!"
It's a dual purpose sign. It makes you feel appreciated before you enter and it makes it unnecessary for the Money Taker to have to appreciate you. After all, it would be redundant for them to appreciate you after the sign has already appreciated you.
If you have not noticed this sign, look for it at your next opportunity. It is a big sign. It is almost as big as the EBT Sign.
Would I kid u?
Smartfella
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July 19, 2017…
The picture below is photographic evidence that, “How y’all doing today?” and “Y’all come back now!” might again be the thing to do.
The small red lettering on the store is the “We Appreciate Your Business” sign.
I’m sitting here wondering how “y’all” sounds when spoken with a Middle Eastern Accent.
