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The Exposure/Experience Hurdle – things I learned in retail

Posted on March 19, 2016 by dykewriter

“No.”   It is the one word that sets adults off on ranting tangents more than any other. Probably because of the manner in which it is drilled into them as children; The Customer is rarely “right” but they are … Continue reading →

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A Dyke In HeteroBurbia: DIY Retail Adventures

Posted on October 9, 2015 by dykewriter

Having asked for tool or project advise from the Store Apron Wearing “Hello my Name is Expert” Employee, I wait for the Older Man’s reply. “I’d rather explain it to your husband.” “My WIFE* is over there, and I am … Continue reading →

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Retail Trench Tales: Giving the Customer More than they want

Posted on June 5, 2015 by dykewriter

I worked at a busy downtown photo copy and print shop. I was running a big litigation job, I was the only person in the store and I had until 10:30 to finish it. I was also waiting for the … Continue reading →

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