Shopping is always an experience. But shopping at the time of the holidays is not just an experience...it's a nightmare...

Well, there's those pesky other customers that cause so much of the strife. I want to walk faster than they do, and they always seem to want to get in front of whatever I'm trying to get to. If I need help from an employee, you can bet they do too. And they are going to beat me to that help...

But, every once in a while you go in one of these stores where the employees actually outnumber the customers. Maybe they work on commission. Maybe they are just bored. Maybe the company beats them over the head to be irritating. But, you know what I mean, it's the "hounding salesman." Or it could be the "hounding saleswoman." Don't want to leave anyone out?

They are hovering over you, offering suggestions. Telling stories about their products. Explaining obvious things. Watching, waiting, panting at the chance to sell you anything.

I can't stand anything less than someone watching over my shoulder to see what I'm looking at. Just give us a break...we'll let you know if we need help...

Thanks for reading...

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