Magnatolia Posted April 15, 2007 Posted April 15, 2007 Hey All, Okay I want to know, how do I get a rough idea whether the clerk is 'doing her job' by being friendly, whether she's just an outgoing person, or whether it's me. Like the other day. Checkout clerk asked how I was good. I returned the question and she told me how she only got like 5 hours sleep that night and she was annoyed because she was just told about a family gathering that night. And then when I finished she said hope you have a good time cos I was going out after the shops. So obviously that's not part of the job. But is she 'just' friendly or more? And what sort of things should I ask to get a decent convo going? Usually I work with what she says about her day. If nothing decent I ask if they have to work all weekend. This is an emotional question and quite often sparks the start of a small convo. Advice appreciated.
alphamale Posted April 15, 2007 Posted April 15, 2007 This is an emotional question and quite often sparks the start of a small convo. best to go when the store in question is not busy that way you can have a long "convo"
alextop30 Posted April 15, 2007 Posted April 15, 2007 yes I have to say go to store when it is not busy - throw out the occasional little compliment something like nice shoes and see what will happen. But I think it is little more coz I have never ever gotten into something like that - I would be a little bit on the HUH side like what the hell just happened but still she might interested that is why she said it to u
alphamale Posted April 15, 2007 Posted April 15, 2007 - throw out the occasional little compliment something like nice shoes and see what will happen. how would he see her shoes if she's behind a checkout counter?
alextop30 Posted April 15, 2007 Posted April 15, 2007 damn alpha you are technical that is an example of a little compliment. I like your hairstyle I would give a more accurate example something along those lines
Lauriebell82 Posted April 15, 2007 Posted April 15, 2007 i am a checkout clerk (cashier)..believe me no girl is going to try to flirt with a guy while she's working. she was probably just being friendly. some guys have tried to start convos with me and i just politely talk to them. i'm friendly no matter what the dude looks like or whether or not i would have interest in him. if u really do think some girl is interested in u, go when its not busy and ask her whats she's doing after work. no guy has ever tried to "pick me up" while i have been working. if u have the courage go for it, but honestly they are probably just being friendly. its part of our job.
Author Magnatolia Posted April 16, 2007 Author Posted April 16, 2007 Thanks for the advice. I know that most checkout clerks are just being friendly because of the job but I get this feeling a couple of times that it could have been more (not necessarily romantic, could just be friends). Some examples. 1 - Local newsagent the girl finished serving me and was looking after another customer. But while I was packing my stuff together she was still chatting to me, while she was ringing the other persons sale. Didn't say anything to that person. 2. A cashier at the local supermarket struck up a conversation about some drink I'd bought, telling me how much she loves them. No biggie just being friendly. But then about 3 or 4 weeks later she walked past the guy that was serving me, and said hello to me and mentioned something about me still enjoying that drink..What cashier in a busy supermarket would remember something like that after that length of time?
Adick Posted April 16, 2007 Posted April 16, 2007 Just go for it. If you are into her, ask her to go out for a cup of coffee.
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