Does this bother you as much as it bothers me?
Alright, so my son (11 months) and I went to Babies R Us today. We picked out a few nice outfits that were at a great price. Well, he is sitting in th...
Alright, so my son (11 months) and I went to Babies R Us today. We picked out a few nice outfits that were at a great price. Well, he is sitting in the shopping cart and all; we pull up to the register to pay and the lady sees the clothes and my son and asks, "Is this on a baby registry?" Now I do know that they are supposed to say that, I guess, but it drives me crazy every time we go and it is SO obvious that it is NOT on a freakin registry, I mean since the stuff I am purchasing is for my son (and that is made obvious to any normal, healthy adult) I mean, I would understand them asking me this question if I had some 0-3 months girls clothes or something, but man. Does anyone else get annoyed about things like this too?
Yeah. They ask me that every time. Once the same associate that helped me look for what I needed for my son, who was there with me, was checking me out and it was my only item. She still said it. I was like uhhh…. no.
I think it’s really annoying when they ask if this purchase will be on your ______card and when you say no they ask if you have one and when you say no they ask if you would like to apply and save x%. Target is bad about that. And all of the department stores seem to be on that bandwagon too. It’s so annoying.
They should change their rule. Like they only have to ask if there is no baby present or something. I understand the principle…. that they want people to get the most out of their registry system and people forget to mention it… but seriously… when people are shopping off a registry they usually have the print-out in hand.
Wow, I guess it really does bother me too cause that was quite a vent.
They have asked me that every time I have ever gone to Babies R Us, I think they are programmed to ask it! But no it does not bother me to answer your question.
lol, you know i’ve had a couple sales associates not ask me that question, but many of them do!
Uh…no. Like you said, it’s something that they have to say or else they get reprimanded. It just takes 2 seconds of my life to say "no it’s not"
The lady was just doing her job.. there is no need to get annoyed, just say no and go about your business. I would only get annoyed if she kept on about it.
Wow. I haven’t been in one of those stores in years but it may become annoying if you are in there alot. I think they are just required to ask and probably get tired of people getting ticked at them for asking.
I can understand your annoyance.
I was there the other day, was purchasing a Bobby off registry for my cousin’s shower, and had a bath seat for my own daughter, who was with me. I didnt mention anything about a registry (I didnt know I was supposed to), nor was I asked before she rung me up. After loading everything back in my cart, she saw the registry sticking out of my purse, then decided to ask. Had to re-ring everything, which was very annoying. But, I suppose I would have been more upset if I arrived at the shower and someone else bought the Bobby too….so I guess its best they do their job and ask. Preferrably BEFORE you pay.
I’ve worked in retail and let me tell you the cashier hates asking more than you hate hearing it. Most of the cashiers probably have said to the boss its dumb but have been reprimanded for not asking.
I once threatened to quit because they wanted me to ask I believe it was 8 things:
1) Do you have a (storename) rewards card? (and of course if not then I have to ask if they want to hear about it)
2) Do you have a (mall name) rewards card?
3) Would you like to be on the mailing list?
4) Would you like a gift receipt.
There were at least 2 more that I can’t think of.
God I hate that stuff. Seriously!
depends what kind of day im having , if i had to stand in line forever like you have to there yes i get annoyed,
She probably asks everyone and asked you as well out of habit. I can see where it would be mildly annoying, as it should seem obvious that the clothes are for your little guy. But maybe she’s gotten in trouble before for not asking and is uber-careful about it now or something like that. You never know. Anyway, have a wonderful day.
Weird. I went to Babies R’ Us today, and they asked me the same thing. I guess it’s to remind you to tell them, so they can mark the item off the registry and avoid double gifts at the shower. I just said "Uh, nooo, it’s for that baby" (pointing to my baby).
Last time I went, there was a gay man at the register, and he asked me if I knew how to cook Italian sweet sausage. Strange place.
People buy all different sizes of baby clothes as gifts. In fact, it was the more seasoned mothers and grandmothers who sent gifts of clothing that were in 6-9 month sizes and up, because of their own experiences with having closetsful of newborn clothing, and then nothing else once the babies outgrew the little sizes.
So maybe it was obvious to you, but it might not have been for her. And I am sure they are encouraged to ask, just so they can make sure the other mothers’ registries are kept up-to-date.
Last weekend, when I was in there buying some spring things – size 12 months, girl clothes- for my nearly twelve month old (you guessed it) girl- and the clerk looked right at her while asking me if it was off a registry, I thought the same thing, and it wasn’t the first time by any means. She as holding onto two dresses for dear life. I was telling her how pretty she would look in them. the CLERK told her how pretty she’d look in them. Then asked if they were off a registry. I know it’s a small tihng, but it is also such a ‘duh’ thing- I understand being required to ask when it’s not obvious, but…it seems they have given up all autonomy for $8.00 / hour or whatever they get paid for part time retail jobs these days!
They are killing 2 birds with 1 stone: they are effectively asking you to see if you are buying something on a registry and slyly making sure you are aware that they have a gift registry system, they are going to get more business that way. Kind of like when a department store asks if you are using a credit account with them to purchase your items…
I worked for 2 weeks at a bagel shop.
I had to wear a button that said "ask me about my whitefish salad"
There was a picture of the fish on the button too :/
Sorry, I just thought about that.
They make them say it I am sure…it IS annoying…
But to me…so is shopping in general.
To be honest, I don’t let it bother me. I think they’re required to ask, and can get into trouble if they don’t. It’s the same thing in Toys R Us – they have to ask you if you need batteries, even if all you are buying is an outfit. It’s just one of their policies.
No, it doesn’t bother me. It’s just part of their job.