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In reply to the discussion: I recently walked in to a store that sells two wheeled vehicles. There were three associates on the floor., [View all]CrispyQ
(40,929 posts)8. By his smartphone?
I've never had this happen, but I don't allow location services & I lock out applications' access to my phone.
We've traded our privacy for convenience. Pandora's out of the box. There are things one can do to minimize one's digital thumbprint but most of us like the convenience of doing business online. Should the corporations act ethically & respect their customers privacy?
They're corporations!
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I recently walked in to a store that sells two wheeled vehicles. There were three associates on the floor., [View all]
Firestorm49
Mar 2024
OP
Yes. I agree. When I ran our business for thirty six years we would greet the customer, give them a minute, then ask
Firestorm49
Mar 2024
#9
Absolutely. Pressure tactics are outdated. Common courtesy should be the norm.,
Firestorm49
Mar 2024
#28
They can also pick up the chip in your credit card, if it is not sufficiently shielded.
Midnight Writer
Mar 2024
#22
That's my point. I don't know how I was identified. To me, this was an intrusion.
Firestorm49
Mar 2024
#11
seems odd, dangerous? to be identified just by walking into a store. It would mean the store
riversedge
Mar 2024
#36
You know, you just don't realize the extent of surveillance until something ridiculous like this happens.
Firestorm49
Mar 2024
#25
The owner of the store was a customer of mine for years. I'm not quite sure how to breach the subject.
Firestorm49
Mar 2024
#19
VPN - very good point. I do use VPN. Now I have to remember to always have it on.
Firestorm49
Mar 2024
#20
Employees should be trained to say hi & let us know if you need anything today.
CrispyQ
Mar 2024
#43
I told a salesman that one model has 1500 more pounds towing capacity than another.
usonian
Mar 2024
#40
It is an Indian motorcycle store. I just wanted to get a price on a Vespa scooter.
Firestorm49
Mar 2024
#35
Oh, cool. I would love a Vespa. Have you ever seen the Eddie Izzard bit on Italians on Vespas?
Scrivener7
Mar 2024
#41
Well, it's been 53 years since she told me "over my dead body" so I'm doubtful it will happen.
Firestorm49
Mar 2024
#47
I don't understand why you feel it's necessary to contact your congressional rep
EYESORE 9001
Mar 2024
#60