Something to think about.....
When I use coupons, I try very hard to remember that I am representing a world much bigger than myself - I represent all of you who are using coupons too. That means that if I act nasty and try to sneak coupons past a cashier that aren't valid - I'm cheating you.
So..... just something to think about.....
Here's a few things I try to always remember:
So..... just something to think about.....
Here's a few things I try to always remember:
- Never use expired coupons.
- Always make sure my coupon matches the item I'm purchasing.
- Try to keep a smile and a pleasant attitude toward the cashier. She may have had a horrible day.
- If she doesn't want to use my coupons, I help her look at it and explain to her why I know it's valid. If she still doesn't want to accept it, I have a choice. I either have her void off the item and keep my coupon for another time or if I really need the item, I can always buy it full price and then go to customer service and show them the coupon and have them review the transaction. (I don't usually go this route. I figure that if I lose .40 on this item then I will probably get that money back another way on the next transaction.)
- I always have my coupons in hand so the cashier won't have to wait for me to search through my bag to find them - saving them time.
- If I have free coupons, I try to write the amount of the item on the coupon so the cashier won't have to go back through the receipt to look for the price.
- I hold the coupons in my hand so the cashier knows that I have them to use. If I have a ton of coupons that might be confusing, I even offer them one at a time with each item. Some cashiers prefer that so they don't have to be digging through the bags.
- Bottom line - keep pleasant if at all possible.
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