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sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

@SahmIam wrote:
@sidsmom wrote:
“..stink eye...’
‘...comments..’?
How have I lived 58 years without this happening to me?
Have a feeling these are ‘assumed’ reactions.
@sidsmom Since you're quoting what I wrote, I will address it.

At Walmart, at CVS, at Walgreens, when I have said no to donating a dollar to whatever they're pitching at the time of checkout, I have said no. Occasionally (not always and I didn't say always either in my post), I've been looked at and given the "look". You know exactly what I'm talking about. In a few cases I've been asked "are you sure?".

Panda Express rings a bell after you're asked to donate a dollar to whatever it is at that time. I say no. I've been asked "are you sure? It's for a good cause". I've responding with "yes, I'm sure" and a smile because I'm not 100% sure what will happen to them if I ask to speak to a manager.

Costco is where I've run into rude people. In my location, it's for the Childrens' Hospital via John Hopkins. Nope, not giving you any money. I've heard from the cashier "It's only a dollar". That isn't the point but still, smile and say no. However, there have been a few times when a customer has referred to me as "selfish" or "how sad" or "she must not like children". That last comment did cause a scene because I turned to the customer and made it known she was a twit.

Personally, I hate this. I hate that employees are forced to do this (just like asking if you want a CC to their store). If you report it, chances are the employee is only doing what they're told. Maybe not. Don't know, don't care. But just because it hasn't happened to you, in front of you or to anyone you know does not mean it doesn't happen.

Anything else I need to make clear?

Definitely reading a.l.o.t more into the cashier’s ‘are you sure?’

I’ve said ‘no’ numerous times; never a ‘stink eye’ to be found.

I truly believe the energy one puts out is the energy one gets back.

And I have never, in my history of ever, had anyone say anything

to me. Again...energy.

All these negative reactions say more about the receiver

than about anyone else.

And no...cashiers don’t give a rat’s patooty if someone says

yes or no when asked for a donation.

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

@SusieQ_2 wrote:
@sidsmom wrote:
“..stink eye...’
‘...comments..’?
How have I lived 58 years without this happening to me?
Have a feeling these are ‘assumed’ reactions.

It's never happened to me either. We must be the lucky ones.

If one wakes every morning ‘loaded for bear’, ‘ya gonna find bear.

I don’t choose to live my life that way...and I bet you don’t either, eh?

🌼💛

jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

I have never experienced any kind of pushback at the checkout when asked for "it's only a dollar donations" I just say no thanks. all that's needed is a pleasant No Thanks, any other pushback requires I have my charities

I don't see why the store should get the cumulative tax donations.

manhattan1950 · ‎10-27-2018

@sidsmom wrote:
“..stink eye...’
‘...comments..’?
How have I lived 58 years without this happening to me?
Have a feeling these are ‘assumed’ reactions.

You are 100% CORRECT.

ms traditional · ‎03-09-2010

amazing - not even a note that the Q is thinking of the people of California, still battling fires statewide

UPDATED: a Banner is up to help victims of Cali Wildfires

thank you, Q !

Gorgf · ‎03-10-2010

I was surprised that I already received an email from my National church affliation on Monday asking for donations for the Ca. fires. It seems I just sent money for hurricane relief? One disaster after another. I agree ALL are devastating and horrific .

ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

When they ask at the store whether I want to contribute to xyz cause, I just say "no, thank you," like they'd just offered me something. That's always worked - no one's ever challenged it.