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Originally Posted by JD Gumby
Of course, that can very easily backfire. A *LOT* of people'd give nosy buggers like that the stinkeye and then never come back. If the customer looks like they actually need help, fine, approach with a "Can I help you?" or equivalent (and, seriously, give them at least a full minute - they might just be a browser rather than need help finding something!), but otherwise leave them alone and wait to let them come to you for "engagement".
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This, exactly. I can't stand it when I go into a store and salespeople won't leave me alone. This would especially bother me in a bookstore. If I want/need help, I'll ask for it. I have walked out of stores because salespeople were too pushy/nosy.
Shari