Okay, We all can agree that the holidays are depressing enough. The only cheerful thing about Christmas is the cheery and upbeat, nostalgic Christmas tunes, and the beautiful string lights that fill your brain to the brim with that feel good chemical we all look for. There isn't really much to be happy for on Christmas unless you actually have plenty of money left over after buying presents, or actually will be with family members who love and care for you. The dollar tree in wells was as depressing as it comes. The lightning came from dim fluorescent hang lights and the supplies seemed a bit barren since the last time I visited before Halloween. They did not play that wonderful music and as far as my observational skills could see, not one person spoke to another, and every one had a solemn look on their face as they were not feeling that nostalgic feeling because the music was not playing, and the cashiers were not talkative or smiling. It reminded of the typical mood at a Casino, zombies only hanging by a thread of hope. With trump being a prick while in office for four long years, followed by several wildfires, protesting in the streets, earthquakes, and of course that virus that doesn't seem to be leaving anytime soon, the least they could have done was liven up that grey and mournful atmosphere with some joyful and festive music. When I checked out, I was carrying a small synthetic Charlie brown Christmas tree with some red door bells, garland, a pack of 20 gold colored and polished aluminum bells attached to a golden polyester thread, a red LED battery powered string of lights, and because I'm just on the cusp of middle class, a small case of needle and thread from the impulse buy section in front of the register. I made sure to buy a coke from the freezer case up front, and that was when I noticed how depressing the atmosphere was. I silently made a remark about it, in which the lady in front of us in line gave us a nod and mumbled a response through her mask. Halloween was amazing and festive beyond my expectations, but Christmas in dollar general was a resounding "bah humbug!" from the staff who refused to be festive enough to turn an already depressing holiday into something more tolerable. I mean I get it! Usually that music is on the entire shift, on repeat, until the cashiers are driven mad. But please don't take away the only thing that makes shopping more tolerable. Especially during a pandemic. I may return to the store location to buy some more ornaments for my Charlie brown Christmas tree. But I'll think twice about actually entering the store. I think three stars will probably be justified. There merchandise is very good quality, for a very cheap and affordable price. My prized possession from that store is a silicon scrubby I use to run my hands over when I'm anxious or distressed. I do have hopes for that store but they need to liven up the atmosphere.
TLDR: store was depressing, posting a review in hopes that they would at least play music over the store speakers. read more
