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I think we have to remember that it is a two way street. I can't tell you how
many times I've walked into a shop, only to be treated like crap. There are
alot of shop employees that walk around like their sh*t don't stink. They
expect me to fork overy my hard earned $ (I'm not getting rich either, guys!),
while taking their attitudes. Too many shop employees talk down to would-be
customers. Too many shop employees assume that nobody that walks in the front
door knows anything about bikes. Its especially rich when said employee has
been alive for a shorter period of time, than I have been mountain biking!
I don't disagree that a little beer and cheer goes a long way. I have
purchased beer for my LBS on more than one occasion. However, this only
happens with a shop that has earned MY business, not the other way around.
So yeah, take a six pack with ya and show your appreciation. But just know,
that if you stick your nose up in the air and speak to me like I'm a 2 year
old…well, you can kiss your beer and my $ good-bye.
March 14, 2014, 1:13 p.m. - 4Runner1
#!markdown I think we have to remember that it is a two way street. I can't tell you how many times I've walked into a shop, only to be treated like crap. There are alot of shop employees that walk around like their sh*t don't stink. They expect me to fork overy my hard earned $ (I'm not getting rich either, guys!), while taking their attitudes. Too many shop employees talk down to would-be customers. Too many shop employees assume that nobody that walks in the front door knows anything about bikes. Its especially rich when said employee has been alive for a shorter period of time, than I have been mountain biking! I don't disagree that a little beer and cheer goes a long way. I have purchased beer for my LBS on more than one occasion. However, this only happens with a shop that has earned MY business, not the other way around. So yeah, take a six pack with ya and show your appreciation. But just know, that if you stick your nose up in the air and speak to me like I'm a 2 year old…well, you can kiss your beer and my $ good-bye.