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susinpgh t1_ixvedcp wrote

Reply to comment by pghhotfire in Why does the Edgewood Giant Eagle have a greeter? by tarsier_jungle1485

I fluctuate between seing them as obsequious and as gatekeepers. I don't find them pleasant at all.

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pghhotfire t1_ixvfzfa wrote

Does this apply to everyone? Like a host at a restaurant? I’m genuinely curious because my gf and I were just talking about this. She was reading some thread about how people don’t like co-workers to say “good morning” to them.

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bekahed979 t1_ixvjraw wrote

I don't really like that either, it's awkward. I don't mind wave or a quick Hi but I hate having to catch up with everyone everyday.

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pghhotfire t1_ixvmieh wrote

I would think you are younger than me maybe? And it seems like it’s not uncommon for people to feel the way you do. I don’t know…I work from home now (4 years) and the one thing I miss about my old place was human interaction. Just made the day better chatting with people.

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susinpgh t1_ixvuidu wrote

That doesn't seem equivalent at all. The hostess is there to direct you seating based on how many people are in a section. I've been going to this same branch for years and I am just there, once a week, to deposit checks. I really don't need help.

I say hi to people on the street all the time. I do it when I'm riding. But greeters seem so fake. I get that they are probably not thrilled to be there.

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pghhotfire t1_ixw1ij1 wrote

I get it. I guess when someone says hi to me or asks if they can help, I just like to be friendly back. Especially if they aren’t thrilled to be there.

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susinpgh t1_ixw5qgw wrote

I never once mentioned my reaction. All I said was that I find myself conflicted over the interaction. Big difference.

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