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We are having a new front porch installed and I needed a new flagpole, holder and a dusk to dawn light.
First I went to Sneades in Lusby and what a terrific waste of time that was and I was reminded why I never shop there! I could not find anything I was looking for and there was no one on the floor that offered to help me. They seem to be trying to be a mini walmart with one stop shopping with lots of gift items, clothing, foods and spices etc. I thought it was a hardware store I walked around twice and saw an assortment of garden flags but must have missed the aisle with American flags and accessories. I don't need a new flag but figured if I found one, I'd find the other stuff I was looking for.
Anyways...headed over the bridge to Lowes and found exactly what I was looking for quickly with the flag pole and adjustable holder. Two different "associates" said hello. I went to the lighting aisle and it was cordoned off but the lady asked what I was looking for and when I got to that aisle, a gentleman helped me find the light I wanted. He was pleasant.
I proceeded towards the garden center and was smiling and another gentleman started a conversation with me and I told him and another lady that works there "I'm smiling because I'm happy I came in. Everyone has been helpful and I got exactly what I needed".
The cashier and I chatted and she was great, too.
I know firsthand how difficult working with the public can be and try to always be friendly and polite.
Lowes employees get 5 stars. The local joint gets none.
First I went to Sneades in Lusby and what a terrific waste of time that was and I was reminded why I never shop there! I could not find anything I was looking for and there was no one on the floor that offered to help me. They seem to be trying to be a mini walmart with one stop shopping with lots of gift items, clothing, foods and spices etc. I thought it was a hardware store I walked around twice and saw an assortment of garden flags but must have missed the aisle with American flags and accessories. I don't need a new flag but figured if I found one, I'd find the other stuff I was looking for.
Anyways...headed over the bridge to Lowes and found exactly what I was looking for quickly with the flag pole and adjustable holder. Two different "associates" said hello. I went to the lighting aisle and it was cordoned off but the lady asked what I was looking for and when I got to that aisle, a gentleman helped me find the light I wanted. He was pleasant.
I proceeded towards the garden center and was smiling and another gentleman started a conversation with me and I told him and another lady that works there "I'm smiling because I'm happy I came in. Everyone has been helpful and I got exactly what I needed".
The cashier and I chatted and she was great, too.
I know firsthand how difficult working with the public can be and try to always be friendly and polite.
Lowes employees get 5 stars. The local joint gets none.
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