Sometimes we skip a few months at a time

A recent presentation about building a strong online persona has compelled me to start blogging again. Today is not the day I start, though, because it is the opening night of the show I am stage managing. In fact this blog entry is that of the "note to self" variety.

One salewoman above the rest

I went shopping yesterday and on my way between Bloomingdales and my car I walked into Movado. There, I encountered one of the most intrusive salespeople I've probably ever met.

Her: Can I help you with anything?
Me: Oh, I'm just looking around. But can you point me in the direction of the smallest watch you have?
Her: That would be over here.
Me: Oh yeah that's really pretty.
Her: Would you like to try it on?
Me: Um, sure...I guess...
Me: So how much does this go by?
Her: Let's see here....&584
Me: Wow..
Her: Do you want to buy it?
Me: No...I'm afraid I can't afford it
Her: Well I'm glad you can be honest with me. How old are you?
Me: 18
Her: No way!
Me: ...way!
Her: You know how old I was when I got my first Movado watch?
Me: How old?
Her: 42
Me: ...wow...
Her: Yes, and I was also 56 when I got my diamond earrings. I got my ears pierced just for them. See?
Me: Cool!
Her: So you went to Bloomingdales I see. Did you get any good deals?
Me: Yeah, very good deal
Her: Oh really? What's a good deal for Bloomingdales?
Me: Around $40
Her: What did you get?
Me: Oh just a sweater
Her: Can I see?
Me: Umm.....ok......
Her: Wow, that's really pretty
Me: Thanks. Ok well I think I'm going to go now...
Her: Ok, but if you ever decide to buy that watch it comes with a lifetime battery guarantee so you will wind up spending more money than you spend!
Me: Uh huh!
Her: So if you ever want to buy it come see me! My name is Barbara.
Me: Ok Barbara nice meeting you BYE!