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Miss Ditzy, who appears in this story has shopped with us before.It took S half an hour to explain to her that her husband will not gain weight through protein supplements alone, he actually needs to eat as well.
A few days later she comes in, wants to buy some muscle and weight gainer. Her husband has a store discount card, but he's not with her. She wants to take one out, so I give her he sales pitch, including salient factssuch as 'It's not a creidt card'
'It gives you 20% discount on all the stuff we sell, and 50% off the things you have there' and 'IT COSTS £9.99'. Keep notes, there will be a test later.
D: DItz
Me: Never-ending patience.
The conversation has already been going on for a while, at least for five minutes, and she's been very ditzy all the way through
D: I can't work this out. Why is this one stronger, but cheaper, and this one weaker but more expensive?
Me: There's a lot more in the weaker one.
D: Oh, right. My husband doesn't like chocolate. What other flavour would he like?
Me: Strawberry is very popular.
D: If I get chocolate and it's not opened can I bring it back?
Me *why would you buy it if you know he doesn't like it, just to bring it back* Sure. It'll put you to a bit more effort though... Vanilla is quite popular as well.
D: No, I'll just buy chocolate. Are they half price with the store card as well?
Me: Yes.
D: How much is that then?
Me: Half of the shelf price is uh... about £9. The store card is £9.99.
D: I'll get it all.
Me: ALright, so if you could just fill out this short form we'll get you your new card within 6-8 weeks. The card will be £9.99.
D: So how much is the discount with the card?
Me: 50%, making each one £8.99. Obviously the £9.99 for the card is on top of that.
D: I'll have two.
Me: Alright, all together thats £27.97.
D: What?
Me: £8.99 for each tub, £9.99 for the card.
D: I have to pay for the card?
Me: Yes. It's £9.99. *snark alert* I thought I mentioned that?
D: Yes, you did, but I guess I wasn't paying attention. I don't have enough now. I'll come back later.
Now, quick test:
q1: How much is the store card?
A few days later she comes in, wants to buy some muscle and weight gainer. Her husband has a store discount card, but he's not with her. She wants to take one out, so I give her he sales pitch, including salient factssuch as 'It's not a creidt card'
'It gives you 20% discount on all the stuff we sell, and 50% off the things you have there' and 'IT COSTS £9.99'. Keep notes, there will be a test later.
D: DItz
Me: Never-ending patience.
The conversation has already been going on for a while, at least for five minutes, and she's been very ditzy all the way through
D: I can't work this out. Why is this one stronger, but cheaper, and this one weaker but more expensive?
Me: There's a lot more in the weaker one.
D: Oh, right. My husband doesn't like chocolate. What other flavour would he like?
Me: Strawberry is very popular.
D: If I get chocolate and it's not opened can I bring it back?
Me *why would you buy it if you know he doesn't like it, just to bring it back* Sure. It'll put you to a bit more effort though... Vanilla is quite popular as well.
D: No, I'll just buy chocolate. Are they half price with the store card as well?
Me: Yes.
D: How much is that then?
Me: Half of the shelf price is uh... about £9. The store card is £9.99.
D: I'll get it all.
Me: ALright, so if you could just fill out this short form we'll get you your new card within 6-8 weeks. The card will be £9.99.
D: So how much is the discount with the card?
Me: 50%, making each one £8.99. Obviously the £9.99 for the card is on top of that.
D: I'll have two.
Me: Alright, all together thats £27.97.
D: What?
Me: £8.99 for each tub, £9.99 for the card.
D: I have to pay for the card?
Me: Yes. It's £9.99. *snark alert* I thought I mentioned that?
D: Yes, you did, but I guess I wasn't paying attention. I don't have enough now. I'll come back later.
Now, quick test:
q1: How much is the store card?
But the bookstore down the street has free discount cards....
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