I had a mixed experience here , Went in 9/19/22. I filled out a CC application online and the bank couldn't verify my address . I decided it would be easier to go into the branch to get my application done face to face .
The Good- I was greeted and acknowledged right when I walked in , I communicated what I wanted and I got help in less than 5 min. The guy that helped me got the application squared away with a new card coming in 1-2 days , also helped me add the new number right away to my phone wallet for immediate use. He was helpful.
The Bad- probably why I won't return .
The guy that helped me , I forget his name . I told him clearly 2- 3 times . My application didn't have the correct address which is why it got archived in the system . I brought in the hard copy proof today to redo it .
His first question to me was "Are you a citizen?"
I stared at him blankly for a second and said.. yeah.
I was thinking , I literally just told you multiple times what happened, what's the need to ask that? It has nothing to do with what I need help with . I brushed off the micro aggression and just finished the process .
I wonder if he asks all the other customers, that are white and look like him if they are a citizen before he helps them ?
Or perhaps he felt the need to ask me , because you know , brown ppl couldn't possibly be American citizens , that HAS to be why I'm having problems, just go ahead and ignore the whole explanation I gave you about why I'm here .
I get that this is a small , not very diverse town and we've had our fair share of run-ins and micro aggressions, but if you're working with customers on a daily basis , watch the offensive, inflammatory things you might be thinking and maybe just don't say them out loud. read more