Today 3/4/17. If anyone knows me, then you know I visit the nail salon once month, it has been in my budget for over 20 years. I have referred everyone I know who has inquired about my nails to this salon, I have encouraged, promoted and transported others to De Paris Nails on West Broadway in Crystal MN (Keep in mind, I have been patronizing this shop for over 10 years). I HAVE NOT ONLY PROMOTED THIS BUSINESS TO OTHERS, I HAVE PURCHASED POLISHES, LOTIONS, CREAMS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. My mother and I make it a point to visit the salon monthly..... my mother lives in S Mpls, I live in Brooklyn Park, I get up early drive to S Mpls to pick up my mother, and then back to Crystal to patron this establishment. This morning I visited the shop, didn't make and appointment, so I was at the shop at 9:20 for my regular Fill, Pedi and Brow wax, mind you I had choir rehearsal at 11 am, therefore, I arrived early, I was able to get my Pedi, but it took the young lady an hour, so I was concerned that if I let them get started on my nails, it would make me late for rehearsal. I decided I would pay for all my monthly services, and advised that I will return at 1:30 after rehearsal. I returned to the shop at 1:20, polished selected and ready to complete my services, Of course by now, the salon was crowded on a Saturday afternoon, which is why I made sure to advise them of my return time, so I would not have to wait. I checked in with Tracy to let her know I was back, so that she could appoint someone to finish my services, took a seat only to witness her seat others before, when I commented to her, she responded "they have been waiting for over an hour", I then reminded her that I made a return appointment for 1:30 and that my services were already paid for. As a christian, If y'all saw my morning post, you know I asked the Lord to guide my feet, my thought, my heart and my TONGUE! So..... I sit patiently, waiting for her to appoint someone to complete my services, an hour and 10 minutes later, she finally tells me where I can sit to get my services done, Mind you its 2:35 pm, I started this process at 9:20 am. So, I inform the the nail tech of the colors I selected, but notice that she does not seem to at all happy that I am sitting in her chair, she proceeds to do my nails and then asks me if I already paid, I informed her that yes, I've already paid, and asked her if she would like to see my receipt... of course, she replied "No its okay", I finally get my nails and brows done, but its now 3:45 pm!!!!!!! I started this at 9:20 this morning!!!!!!!
Now, I know I didn't have to go into all that detail, but I wanted to give you some clarity about why I am posting this on Social Media, which I would not normally do, but today's incident just took me to another level. I AM JUST CURIOUS AS TO HOW MANY OTHERS OUT THERE HAVE MADE AN APPOINTMENT, ONLY TO STILL HAVE TO WAIT WHEN YOU GET THERE, OR HAVE EXPERIENCED THE RUDE NASTY ATTITUDE OF THE MANAGER WHEN THEY HAVE HAD AN ISSUE WITH THEIR SERVICE?
AS HARD WORKING, TAX PAYING, AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHERS...WE NEED TO PATRONIZE BUSINESSES THAT RESPECT NOT ONLY OUR DOLLAR, BUT ALSO OUR TIME.
DE PARIS NAILS DOES NEITHER, YET THE MAJORITY OF THEIR CLIENTS ARE AFRICAN AMERICANS, THEY KEEP GOING UP ON THE PRICES, AND YES I GET IT.... INFLATION, THE COST OF LIVING....... BUT IF ASKED, TO EXPLAIN MY CHARGES, THERE SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM OR ATTITUDE!
OVER THE YEARS I HAVE WATCHED THIS SHOP EXPAND, REMODEL, I HAVE WATCHED "THE MANAGER" CARRY HER EXPENSIVE HANDBAGS, AND UPGRADE HER VEHICLE A FEW TIMES, ALL ON THE BLACK DOLLAR!!
WHILE I CAN'T TELL ANYONE WHERE TO SPEND THEIR MONEY, I URGE YOU TO STOP AND THINK ABOUT, HOW HARD YOU WORK FOR YOUR MONEY, AND THAT YOUR DOLLAR SHOULD BE RESPECTED, AS WELL AS YOUR TIME!!!!!!! THEN THEY HAVE THE AUDACITY TO POST THAT TIPS ARE APPRECIATED AND TO PLEASE TIP IN CASH AND NOT ON YOUR CARD! WOULD YOU WANT TO A PERSON OR BUSINESS THAT DOES NOT RESPECT YOUR $$$$$$$$$!
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