10 Things Your Shoe Salesman Won't Tell You
Love shopping for shoes? The shoe business is a multi-billion dollar industry and if you love designer labels you've no doubt had plenty of help from a variety of shoe salespeople. Whether talkative and friendly or all business, there are several universal truths when it comes to what that helpful sales person is thinking but would never say out loud."Just because I'm kneeling at your feet doesn't mean you're better than me. I'm here to help you with my expertise, not be your servant."
"No one cares how big your feet are. Seriously. Don't ask for a size 7 if you're really a size 9."
"Stop stretching out the sample shoes! Don't try them on if they're not your size -- you're ruining them for everyone else."
"Please don't make me wait while you chit-chat on your cell phone, unless of course you're okay if I do that to you."
"Losing weight will make your legs, knees, and feet feel better but it won't really change how your shoes fit. Don't buy too-tight shoes thinking you can diet your way to a more comfortable fit."
"The large metal instrument that I use to measure the width and length of your feet is called a Brannock Device. It's not a toy or something for your kids to play catch with while they wait."
"Returning a pair of shoes once or twice a year is fine but more than that is just rude. Figure out a better way to shop so you get what you want the first time."
"It's my job to bring out as many shoes as you want to see, and I really don't mind fetching 5 or even 10 different pairs. It would, however, be nice if you bought at least one."
"Leave your emotional baggage at the door please. I'm a shoe salesman, not a therapist, and it's not fair to take your personal drama out on me."
"Please don't return shoes and insist they haven't been worn when they have. I can tell and it's a little insulting."
