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Christmas shopping , spare a thought

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Bore da , good morning Fabbers , friends and forumites .

I hope we are all feeling jolly sparkly this morning.

I am sure many of you have thoughts of heading out today to Christmas shop. Buying all those gifts and bits and bobs that make your Christmas special.

Please spare a thought for the army of Santa's helpers who work in retail. That fine body of ladies and chaps . They are there to help you as much as they can.

So try to be a little less grumpy with your fellow shoppers and staff and let's all have a spiffing Christmas

Taff and Pooch

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very well said

I need to start my Christmas shopping, but can't see an opportunity for going. Think I'll be resorting to online, but I'll miss the Christmassy atmosphere.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Very well said

I need to start my Christmas shopping, but can't see an opportunity for going. Think I'll be resorting to online, but I'll miss the Christmassy atmosphere."

It's a hoot this time of year ,I can understand some peoples frustrations ,

Smile ans you may get one back.

Happy cyber shopping

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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Couldn't agree more. A smile, a kind word, a friendly gesture goes a long way x

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I'm not grumpy with them but sometimes they're grumpy with me.

Our daughter worked in retail for a while and people could be spectacularly rude at all times of the year but especially Christmas. Some were very nice too.

What really annoys me is that shops insist on opening on Boxing Day. The staff are exhausted after the Christmas rush, stay behind in Christmas eve to get the darn sale ready, have one day off then back to it. Nobody needs to buy a handbag or a manbag on boxing day.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Couldn't agree more. A smile, a kind word, a friendly gesture goes a long way x "

It does my lovely friend

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i worked in retail for many years and people in general are nice -

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By *awandOrderCouple
over a year ago

SW London


"Very well said

I need to start my Christmas shopping, but can't see an opportunity for going. Think I'll be resorting to online, but I'll miss the Christmassy atmosphere."

I am the same. We've been waiting to get back into our house, that has been remodelled, since mid October and there has been delay after delay ... supposed to move back in this weekend and nothing is functional. Its going to take all our time to sort that out

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By *orkie321bWoman
over a year ago

Nottingham

As one of Santa's little retail elves I'm always appreciative of posts like this. It's such a shame though that people need to be reminded to be nice

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"As one of Santa's little retail elves I'm always appreciative of posts like this. It's such a shame though that people need to be reminded to be nice "

Most people are nice to be honest , I know it can be an emotional time.of year

Let that emotion be joy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nice thread

I will be popping into the care home with sweets etc for the residents

My nan passed away last night in the home

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Nice thread

I will be popping into the care home with sweets etc for the residents

My nan passed away last night in the home "

Aw gosh I am so sorry for your loss, its a wonderful gesture that your popping by today with some Christmas joy .

Best wishes

Taff x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Back to work on Monday, and the next fortnight is going to be a busy and stressy one. Be nice everyone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think of them by saving them from my extreme grumpiness and lack of patience by shopping online

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nice thread

I will be popping into the care home with sweets etc for the residents

My nan passed away last night in the home

Aw gosh I am so sorry for your loss, its a wonderful gesture that your popping by today with some Christmas joy .

Best wishes

Taff x "

Going to offer to go in Christmas Day for a bit to sit with those that don't have any family.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd be happy if I could shop alone.

It's the other shoppers that make me grumpy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nice thread

I will be popping into the care home with sweets etc for the residents

My nan passed away last night in the home "

It might not mean much from a stranger, but hugs anyway

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By *orkie321bWoman
over a year ago

Nottingham


"Nice thread

I will be popping into the care home with sweets etc for the residents

My nan passed away last night in the home "

Aww sorry for your loss hun. I know it's no consolation but the staff will be feeling just as upset as you are.

An ex of mine used to work in a care home and was heartbroken every time one of his residents passed away. It was like losing a grandparent to him.

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By *ELLONS AND CREAMWoman
over a year ago

stourbridge area


"Nice thread

I will be popping into the care home with sweets etc for the residents

My nan passed away last night in the home "

Sending hugs to you violet .

So on this note .... also spare a thought for all tbe people who work in care ... not just hospitals , also those who will be working over the Christmas and new year period who try to make Christmas special ...

Care homes .. residential homes ... people who live at home ... and need support ....

These people need to be cared for 365 days of the year ...

....

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Nice thread

I will be popping into the care home with sweets etc for the residents

My nan passed away last night in the home

Aw gosh I am so sorry for your loss, its a wonderful gesture that your popping by today with some Christmas joy .

Best wishes

Taff x

Going to offer to go in Christmas Day for a bit to sit with those that don't have any family. "

that's a wonderful think to do x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Bore da , good morning Fabbers , friends and forumites .

I hope we are all feeling jolly sparkly this morning.

I am sure many of you have thoughts of heading out today to Christmas shop. Buying all those gifts and bits and bobs that make your Christmas special.

Please spare a thought for the army of Santa's helpers who work in retail. That fine body of ladies and chaps . They are there to help you as much as they can.

So try to be a little less grumpy with your fellow shoppers and staff and let's all have a spiffing Christmas

Taff and Pooch "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

nice to read a thoughtful thread

goodwill to all men (and Women) and all that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a friend who works part time in retail. She's constantly whinging about customers and having to do things that are her job.

She forgets that those customers, who are there to make purchases, are paying her wages and it's not their fault she has to answer the same question 100 times a day, or don't want the product she has been told to push that day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nice thread

I will be popping into the care home with sweets etc for the residents

My nan passed away last night in the home "

i work in a care home and i hope the staff support you well - and gestures from family are lovely to receive xx hugs for you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The staff in a lot of my local shops are very grumpy atm, especially the charity shops. Bloody miserable lot round here. They are getting paid to be "Santa's helpers" XXX x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have a friend who works part time in retail. She's constantly whinging about customers and having to do things that are her job.

She forgets that those customers, who are there to make purchases, are paying her wages and it's not their fault she has to answer the same question 100 times a day, or don't want the product she has been told to push that day. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Nice thread

I will be popping into the care home with sweets etc for the residents

My nan passed away last night in the home "

How sad. They will miss her too, your sweets will help to cheer them up. It's a lovely thing to do.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"As one of Santa's little retail elves I'm always appreciative of posts like this. It's such a shame though that people need to be reminded to be nice "

in reality most people don't..

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