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simonj


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10-03-2008 02:41 PM

Jon Lloyd wrote:
Sorry to spoil the party, but my partner went in one day and asked for a wholemeal loaf and was shown a white loaf. When I asked on Saturday whether they had multi- seed loaf (and described this in various ways until the the girl seemed to understand) I was offered a white bloomer with poppy seeds on top. That's frustrating. Not wanting to be impolite, I bought a small wholemeal and left, but don't think we'll try it again. I usually make my own anyway but wanted to support local business. I can do without the irritation though. To my mind, if you work in a shop, find out about the products you sell. It's pretty basic.

Rant over.


I think you will find that it is a language problem rather than lack of knowledge - a common mistake when interacting with people who have English as a second or poss third language. I'm sure the girls in there who clearly have not been in the UK for very long will pick it up quickly.

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RE: New Bakery - brian - 05-03-2008, 12:42 PM
RE: New Bakery - evanick - 10-03-2008, 11:54 AM
RE: New Bakery - Sarah M - 10-03-2008, 12:51 PM
RE: New Bakery - simonj - 10-03-2008, 12:59 PM
RE: New Bakery - evanick - 10-03-2008, 12:59 PM
RE: New Bakery - Jon Lloyd - 10-03-2008, 02:01 PM
RE: New Bakery - simonj - 10-03-2008 02:41 PM
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RE: New Bakery - evanick - 07-04-2008, 01:44 PM
RE: New Bakery - wooza - 09-04-2008, 03:51 PM
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