Material Girl

Why is it that so many stores, service providers and other random takers-of-our-money REFUSE to put their services online? Why do they insist on requiring us to make personal contact with them.... call our call centre, email us, call us during office hours, come visit our store... NO THANKS!

 

I mean, I like people... I like being social... but only with people I actually like! Which is like 5 individuals, maybe 6. So when faced with the prospect of having a 2 minute conversation with the pizza shop person, I'd rather not bother, thank you very much. I'd much rather order online...

 

And who likes shop assistants? NOT ME. First of all, don't ask me if I'm okay just browsing... of course I'm okay. Do you see me writhing on the floor in discomfort? Do you see me tearing at my hair with indecision? I don't think so. And then, even if you do request assistance (more fool you...) the type of assistance is atrocious. "He doesn't like pink or girly stuff" you say. "Oh this tie is lovely" they say, holding up the pink stripes with floral patterns. Are those ears growing out of the side of your head, or are you just stupid to see me?

 

Retail therapy - hate the doctor, love the cure.