Leslie's adventure

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I thought saying “yeah”, “okay”, “good” is a polite way to answer people’s request, that’s what we do in Taiwan. But just realized today that I’m confusing everyone who is talking to me by giving this kind of ambiguous response. I learned a lesson! Usually when people ask for advice, we hesitate to tell the truth, especially to those we are not familiar with. Sometimes we try to guess what’s his/her preference, and give a “proper” suggestion which won’t hurt or criticize any of us feeling. We are too conservative. But people here don’t appreciate this kind of courteous. They are straight. I think I like it this way. J

Jamià You should have critical thinking!

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Leslie: Su, do you often register your email address when you go shopping?

Su: Why do you ask?

Leslie: It is supposed to be my day off today but I was called to work for the happy hours promotion.

Su: What’s that ”happy hours” thing?

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I feel so useless. We had a floorset after close today. And I acted like an idiot! Berle, our visual specialist, gave me pictures of the wall and tables, and asked me to do the mannequins. But what is a mannequin? I can’t even understand! I looked around trying to ask for help but everyone was busy on their own task. And they were so skilled that they just had a glance at the paper and started the action. Seemed very natural and they knew what to do. Nobody had any questions and no one talked. I tried to figure out myself by walking around and check what was left, that should be my job. And Berle noticed it, that’s so embarrassing. I had too many question marks in my mind and I didn’t dare to ask. I’m so scared that they might regret hiring a stupid girl like me.

LaraàI can imagine how embarrassing it is. Maybe ask for help by whispering when the manager turns around…..or ...hide a dictionary under the sexy panties :P

LeslieàThen I have to ask how to spell “mannequin” first. -_-“

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Leslie: Hi, there! How are you today?

Customer: Good~.

Leslie: Just wanna let you know we are having a promotion on perfectly me bras right now. They are two for 29.50. What a great deal, eh?

Customer: Actually, I’m looking for something particular.

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I think most of my guy friends might envy me after knowing what had happened. I’ve learned how to measure a customer today! So exciting! It’s so different from what salesperson do in Taiwan. First I have to place the tape measure around under the ribcage underneath the customer’s bust to get the band size. That part is easy. But when it comes to get the cup size, it’s a bit awkward. I have to place the tape around the fullest part of the bust! That is at the nipple level! I didn’t realize how weird it could be when practicing. But then a customer came in later today asking me for bra fitting without wearing a bra! I think I accidentally touched her nipples at some point since I’m not yet familiar. LOL

AL --> Erm...this is a bit awkward for me to say how much I wish to part time your job right now. I am damn sure I will do it very well!

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CSL: Good afternoon, girls. This is Sasha. I’m your CSL for the next two hours. The total target for the day is $ 2360. That means we have to make $ 260 in this segment, and make extra $80 to make up for the morning. Let’s change a bit at your position now. Leslie is good at greeting the customers so you will be the brand ambassador. Please make sure customers know about our great deal. And also keep an eye for sallies(小偷的代稱).

Leslie: Got it! I’m moving to the front.

CSL: Mahsa and Jasmine will be the cashier for this period. Ask for emails before the transaction and get them involved to our prestige card. Just spend $10 and they can get 10% off even on top of any promotion for a whole year. Siena, please go to cotton area and replenish the panty table. Put five items for each size in the color flow.

Siena: How about the drawers?

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It was my first day training. I was surprised that I spent four hours doing paper work! Am I supposed to recognize all the items on my first day? But no! Jessica asked me to read all the policy and work place safe/health and harassment rules. That’s four hours with pay to learn how to protect yourself and clearly understand your rights! This is just too new to me! I have the right to say no if my coworker asks me to climb up the tray and get her a size. As long as I think it’s dangerous, I can refuse anything my supervisor asks me to do! That never happens in Taiwan. Do or go, that’s it. I am not used to the rule but I’m kinda like it and start to notice I have human rights!

Joanaà Wow, reading, reading, and reading for 4 hrs with pay. Lucky you! Can you say "no" "no" and "no" for 4 hrs with pay the next day to prove that you've understood all the company policy??? Hahahaha........

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Sales: Hi, how are you today?

Leslie: Oh, hi! May I talk to your manager? I’m just wondering if you are hiring right now.

Sales: My manager is not available at the moment. I’m the assistant manager. How could I help you?

Leslie: I’m looking for a part-time job and just wondering if you are hiring now.