busybusymommy

• Jan. 1, 2007
Should I be mad?

Ok anyone who knows me knows that I put a lot into the homeschooling of the kids. Schedules, activities, etc.

Anyway today we ran to WalMart on my way to parents house.

I had bought some white boards, and a ton of markers for a new project. Also picked up some things here and there.

I load the stuff on the conveyer belt and the cashier says: "Are you loading up on school supplies". I reply "No we homeschool and this is for a special project".

While we were in line there is a bin that says "Christmas cd's 50% off". I had already picked up some regular Christmas items for 75% off but thought 50% off was good for Music cd's. I grab two and load it on with the other things. The kids are standing on the side by me. The cashier picks up the 2 Christmas cd's and says "You know these are not 75% off they are only 50% off?" I said "Yes, no problem I saw the sign". (I figured people had tried to argue saying the other stuff was 75% off so I was really friendly about it).

Then she says and I quoute word for word "Well you said you homeschool so I wasnt sure about you reading the sign"

OKAY...At the time she said it I just looked at her and I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to say, so I just kinda stood there, those were the last two items she rang up so I paid and headed out. Brittney asked what she meant about homeschooling. I told her not everyone understands about homeschooling. My brother's girlfriend thought the whole thing was hilarious and I fielded reading jokes from her all day. But it ticked me off. Enough that I wrote down her name, but I didn't write it up....yet. She was an older cashier, and I think that comment was out of line and rude. My mom says I am taking it to personally. I think anyone in contact with the public should make an effort to be polite and I don't think that was polite. So am I too sensitive? Should I write it up and mail it to the manager? Should I have blasted her attitude?

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• Jan. 1, 2007
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Posted by Victorious

That would have gotten me fired up, too! I think I would report what she said to the management, because what she said was insulting, to say the least.
Blessings ~ Diane

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• Jan. 2, 2007
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Posted by lovinghomeschool

I would have been upset too!!! Definetly talk to or write to the manager. Would have done no good to blast her in the store but a letter to the manager will show her that homeschool moms are more than capable of taking care of ourselves!! Sorry you had to go through that!

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• Jan. 2, 2007
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Posted by commonscents

Please don't make anything of it even if she was being rude. Offer it to God as an act of mercy.
My hunch is that you were tense and misunderstood her. We all could use a little slack and let it be a fellow homeschooler that gives it and gives a good name to homeschooling.
I hope that you don't think I am sticking my nose in where it doesn't belong. You did ask and I merely stumbled upon your blog.

Edited by commonscents on Jan. 2, 2007 at 12:26 AM

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