teen walks into Target looking for a tie for a job interview. photo goes viral

[Demit]

114. Both things can be true: it was a setup, but the employee wasn't aware of it.

You know, arguing that this might be a setup is NOT the same as saying that employees can't be good. Or that people can't be kind. I don't know where you're getting that.

But I'm curious: why would it be remarkable that employees would be kind and helpful to a customer anyway? Especially if customer traffic is slow and they're just standing around? I used to work at a department store. When I was behind the jewelry counter I loved helping guys choose something for their girlfriends. When I sold scarves, I loved helping women with color & pattern choices. I loved chatting with customers, answering questions and helping in any way they needed! If nothing else, it passed the time.

I didn't feel it was remarkable in any way. But apparently, people are seizing on this video because they feel that employees in stores aren't helpful & kind. That's a shame. That's pretty cynical.