That is about as low as you can get. Yesterday I was clicking through the TV channels and briefly paused on Jerry Springer. There were several shirtless guys fighting each other while Springer watched. I couldn't change the channel fast enough. I haven't seen the car commercials yet- but I'm sure I'll catch one sooner or later. They must be the pride of South Jersey!

i remember the cal worthington ads in california, lol...(and we've been gone 21 years, lol)

McMann--I'm sure you can guess which place it is--LOL. Just in case you need a hint--"Why aren't you here yet?"

We have a couple of places here that they seem to "yell" at you hoping you will hear better--I told DH that one of these days I am going to walk into the store, and start talking as loud as I can--YES, YOU CAN HELP ME--I am looking for, or do you carry--how much and just keep it up. Then will tell the manager that is how I feel when their ads come on.

Must be related to a certain furnature store in my small town. You go in and look and the owner yells at you when you walk out buying nothing. The last time he told DH "Whatcha come in for if you're not buying anything today?" This is not a one off......we have gone in a few times and told them we are "just looking" at the moment..but it happens everytime....seems he expects a sale each time someone walks in the door.

Cincinnati, Ohio once elected Springer Mayor !
Some people are easily sold.

I like your idea of shouting your reply to an "associate" in a store (read, "salesperson") when they approach you with an introductory question!

And telling your reason, of course. Including, of course, it's effect on you.

If on my leaving his store with empty hands a manager gave me the gears (especially if done in a loud voice), I'd turn back and walk right up to him, telling him that when I'm looking for a major purchase, I want to check out the various possibilities at length before deciding to purchase.

And that, in the light of what he had just done, the possibility of my returning to his store had just slipped down several notches ... that I'd be likely to return only on condition that he was offering something that I really wanted very badly.

Otherwise ... his store was, as of now, out of the running.

And may you have a good day, sir ... I wouldn't want to leave you on a note of rudeness!

ole joyful

Susanjf,
We still have Cal Worthington-his dog spot.
Kathi

I wouldn't hold it against a place just because they used Jerry Springer in their ads. I gained a whole new view of the guy when he was on Dancing With the Stars.

I agree with you, Lindsey. I think Jerry Springer showed himself to be a good-sport, as well as a gentleman when he was on the show. I also think that his reaction to all of his "guests" is pretty tongue in cheek - he KNOWS that it's ridiculous! LOL

He's laughing all the way to the bank.