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Is there a business you dont frequent because of over friendliness

Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:16 pm
Posted by PalletJack
LA by birth, TX by choice
Member since Oct 2024
841 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:16 pm
Sometimes folks just take it too far. Acting like you know me because you got my name when I ordered is annoying. Starting small talk conversations is not what I need from the person taking my money. Sometimes they are just bring overly effusive to the point of being obnoxious.

Yes, I am a dick, now get off my lawn!!
This post was edited on 8/22/25 at 12:17 pm
Posted by Mingo Was His NameO
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2016
35660 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:16 pm to
Such as?
Posted by Klark Kent
Houston via BR
Member since Jan 2008
72679 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:20 pm to
No.

I appreciate when people are friendly and candid during the 9-to-5 grind, because plenty of others aren’t.
Posted by Rize
Spring Texas
Member since Sep 2011
18532 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:21 pm to
It’s called customer service and those places probably see a lot of repeat business.

Think Chick Fil A and Buccee’s.

You probably prefer the Popeyes method of pull your mofo arse up and wait 30 minutes for your spicy bitch.
Posted by Hback
Member since Aug 2017
12667 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:24 pm to
Posted by TheFonz
Somewhere in Louisiana
Member since Jul 2016
22672 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:27 pm to
quote:

Is there a business you dont frequent because of over friendliness


I wish I knew of a business with such qualities.

If I did visit such a place and they small talk with me though, I would have a little fun with it and turn the conversation a little dark. For example, if Johnny Overfriendly is trying to sell me a microwave, after stringing him along for a minute or two I'd say something like "do you think this model is adequate for microwaving a live rabbit?"
This post was edited on 8/22/25 at 12:30 pm
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
61227 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:27 pm to
How could anyone think service is to friendly
Posted by KamaCausey_LSU
Member since Apr 2013
16963 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:32 pm to
Trader Joe's.

I don't go there often but 7-Brew workers are also aggressively friendly.
This post was edited on 8/22/25 at 12:33 pm
Posted by West Seattle Dude
West Sesttle
Member since Aug 2023
445 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:33 pm to
My complaint is when the cashier/server will ask me “What have you got planned today?” When did this become a thing?


Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
292688 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:35 pm to
quote:


How could anyone think service is to friendly
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There is a place locally that used to sing to you after you placed your order. All the employees would line up and sing, it was cringy as frick and very uncomfortable.

I went once, never again.
Posted by Whitey83
Member since Aug 2025
214 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:36 pm to
So rude or over friendly? There's no in between I guess.

You do realize a lot of times they're being told to be very friendly. So they're doing their job.
Posted by Palomitz
Miami
Member since Oct 2009
2649 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:41 pm to
quote:


My complaint is when the cashier/server will ask me “What have you got planned today?


Just respond "maybe some porn later".
Posted by AllbyMyRelf
Virginia
Member since Nov 2014
3982 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:43 pm to
As soon as staff at a coffee shop learns my name and addresses me by it when I walk in, I know it’s time to switch coffee shops. I don’t want to have to be “on” before I’ve even had my coffee.
Posted by Twincam
Member since Nov 2021
927 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:46 pm to
I hate going in Ace Hardware because of this. All of the employees are up front waiting when you walk in and bombard you wanting to help. I know where the hardware and BBQ rubs are .
Posted by Boudreauboudreaugoly
Land of the Rice n Son
Member since Oct 2017
2631 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:47 pm to
quote:

Is there a business you dont frequent because of over friendliness


Asian massage parlor?

ETA:
Wife says Asian nail salons.
This post was edited on 8/22/25 at 2:11 pm
Posted by The Third Leg
Idiot Out Wandering Around
Member since May 2014
11504 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:47 pm to
Brothels
Strip clubs
This post was edited on 8/22/25 at 12:48 pm
Posted by PikesPeak
The Penalty Box
Member since Apr 2022
921 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:48 pm to
How’s the coffee at 7B? One just opened near us. Is it worth being smiled at to death?
Posted by Odysseus32
Member since Dec 2009
9542 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:50 pm to
I hate small talk like this, but I love that businesses do it. That means they are being taught the importance of customer service.

If someone is overly chipper to me, I'm under no obligation to change my disposition.

"Any plans for the weekend!?" As a coffee is being prepared.

"Not really, just hanging out" with a smile is a totally acceptable response. You don't need to reciprocate, you just need not be an a-hole.

The overly politeness isn't about you.
Posted by Srbtiger06
Member since Apr 2006
28945 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:52 pm to
Office Depot

Needed some pens while on the road, they were right there. Walk in and they ask if I need help. "Nope, just grabbing some pens." Dude gets on a walkie talkie and describes me and says, "guy in blue shirt, jeans, just getting pens, declined help." Someone else came up to me while looking at pens...same thing.

Went back to a different location months later and same procedure.

It was just weird

Posted by Odysseus32
Member since Dec 2009
9542 posts
Posted on 8/22/25 at 12:54 pm to
That sounds like there was a theft issue and the manager created a procedure to stop the theft that was dumb and the employee is being passive aggressive in how they implement it because it makes their life hell.
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