Having the Manager Look

[kybearfuzz]

My office is holding a training class today where one of the instructors is a good friend of mine, so I stopped in to say hi. While I stood there, one of the students came up to ask me if he should make the check for the class fee out to me. I deferred him to my friend. This sort of thing happens often to me.

When I'm at the grocery store or department store, I often have people walk up to me and ask what aisle a particular product is in or what is the store policy on returns. I usually just smile and tell them that I don't work at the store. While I was off a couple of weeks ago, I went to KMart to buy some potting soil and small plants. I was wearing a dirty tee-shirt and blue jean shorts. Still, a lady came up and asked me how much a particular plant costs and seemed upset when I politely told her that I didn't work there and had no idea. As if she didn't believe me, she said, "well, I'll not ask you anything else..." Umm.. okay...

It reminds me of a Karen Walker scene from "Will & Grace" that goes something like this: Karen asks someone to get her a martini. The guy responds, "..but I don't work here..." and Karen looks at him and says, "well, that really wasn't my question, was it?"

I guess I give off the "hi, may I help you?" vibe. And if you're cute, you just might get it.

Comments

[texwriterbear.livejournal.com]

Hmmm then I wonder what I should ask for? ;-)

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Hmmmm.... decisions, decisions...

[texwriterbear.livejournal.com]

Oh a few things come to mind!!!
I think I mentioned a few last night :-)

[denverjordan.livejournal.com]

This happens to me a lot too! Usually when I'm wandering around aimlessly looking for things also...so odd!

[bearland.livejournal.com]

Ditto on that for me as well.

I would have said something along the lines of "Oh...I don't know, maybe you should ask someone that works here"

[ui-tomcat.livejournal.com]

Me three, but I like to give crazy answers and send people on wild goose chases.

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

I've thought about doing that, but knowing my luck I'd run into them again before I left the store.

[bearinatlanta.livejournal.com]

Just tell her its free then laugh as shes being handcuffed.

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Oooh.. I like that idea ;)

[martini-tim.livejournal.com]

I get asked for directions a lot when I am walking along a street or parking lot. In my case, I think it has something to do with making eye contact. Once I do that, the person feels like they can approach and ask questions.

In your case, the people might be hitting on you.

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Ewwww.. you mean that old lady at KMart was hitting on me??? I mean, I like the daddies at times, but the grannies??? Ewww... ewwww... ewww....

[truebrixon.livejournal.com]

I get the same thing too, not too much anymore but I still do. Unfortunately after working at Wal-Mart for a couple of years in my youth, if I'm there, I tend to know...

Your second story reminded me of the Barenaked Ladies story on their live album about the lady looking for the Bryant Street Theatre.

[pudgybloke.livejournal.com]

I was shopping at Staples a few years ago when someone asked me if I worked there; I just gave them the "Do I look like I work at Staples?" look.

Um, not that there's anything wrong with working at Staples...

[snowboardjoe.livejournal.com]

You are very approachable. You've got the looks, you're not 6-4 tall, you always seem to be smiling, etc. Could be the glasses too making you look like the wise one in the place. Hey, could be. Seriously, I think there is a calm demeanor in you that makes you approachable as well.

I suppose I will STILL have to visit you in person to give you a better assessment. ;)

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Well, thanks handsome... and I'd enjoy the in-person assessment :)

[ironranger1.livejournal.com]

My problem is that I shop in the same places all the time. Unless they've made a major store renovation, I usually know where everything is and can direct people there. It drives the guys at Ace Hardware crazy. LOL

[spatts5.livejournal.com]

You've got to admit, that would be a great way to break the ice if you see a cute guy in a store.

BTW, the W&G episode you're thinking of is when Karen and Grace are shopping in the Paramus Discount Shopping mall and Karen asks a woman walking by for "a couple of seared ahi tuna salads" (not that I watch W&G a lot).

[texwriterbear.livejournal.com]

Wow you are gay!!!

[spatts5.livejournal.com]

Was there any doubt?

[texwriterbear.livejournal.com]

Oh hell no!!!

[pocochon.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, I guess most of us have been through some of that. At least I haven't been handed people car's keys outside restaurants! LOL

[clintswan.livejournal.com]

"excuse me, sir...."

*giggle*

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Heh... giggles are in aisle 6 and 9 sir :)

[clintswan.livejournal.com]

omg too funny!

[sluggobearcub.livejournal.com]

hmmm I would walk up to you in any store and ask for help. your cute

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Well, thanks, handsome :)