Just a bunch of Order Followers!
Wow! So, I was in here on two separate occasions, on two different days during my journey to Jantzen Beach.
The first time I went into TJ Maxx, I was casually browsing merchandise before I got 'paid.' That's it. Browsing. I swear, from literally seconds after I walked in, I was targeted. Simply, I sifted through some hats, searching for the most precise color, and fit. I tried on some hats via the mirror which was provided right next to the area. I have the right to try on a hat without buying one, no?
At *least* three different times while I was trying on hats, a worker from the dressing room area came and *put something away* right by where I was standing.
Um, okay? I know exactly what you are doing, and would rather you not be so passive aggressive. Why don't you flat out say, "how many hats do you plan on stealing?" Um, how about: zero hats.
Shortly thereafter, I got fed up with being unnecesarily watched and left the store buying not a thing.
The second time I entered into this TJ Maxx, I had purchased items from another store, and was carrying them in a bag. I was far away from my vehicle, so kept the bags with. Last I checked, it was perfectly acceptable to walk around with bags from store to store.
I browsed for a few minutes. The main deterrent this time was noise pollution from screaming children who were literally rolling around on the floor in the store!!!
Well, my bag was thin and the weather was kind of cold and windy. I stood in line to obtain a larger bag for my items. The woman who was checking me out looked not even 20 years of age. I asked her politely for a bag, and offered to pay. She was hesitant and asked, "what size." I chose a bag and as I was leaving the girl (yes girl) implied that I had stolen the jacket I was carrying. Well, it was a bit hot out, so I was holding my OWN jacket. Just before I left, she glared at me, and said, "Is that.... (pause - mega stare) yours?
Speechless - um... wow!
I insured the girl that yes, the jacket is mine. But, I did not feel obliged to get items out of my pocket to confirm. I was really taken aback by this girl inferring I had stolen my own jacket. Sorry, honey, but I cannot pay for my own jacket - it's already paid for!
I didn't like the store, overall, for this very reason. One cannot 'just browse' nor meander while a spouse is shopping elsewhere. Anyone walking in (and then out) without making a purchase is looked at in a suspicious manner. Anyone who brings in bags from another store (perhaps using the bus, anyone? staying in a nearby hotel), is looked at in a suspicious manner.
Sometimes no news is good news! I didn't find anything, I didn't 'steal' anything, etiher. I just existed in the store, and then exited. That's perfectly legal and healthy (not to be a shopahollic).
Felt too paranoid to go in ever again even for something small such as socks. Really 'on watch' employees ALL OVER THE STORE.
Really, get over yourselves. It's rude to 'spy' when your 'target' has no ill intent. Anyone with half a brain will catch on and think you're the stupid one for following orders that violate people's dignity. read more