Comments on: The SECRET behind why I get free stuff, never wait in line, and get treated better than most people as a customer https://socialtriggers.com/the-secret-behind-why-i-never-wait-in-line-get-free-free-stuff-and-get-treated-better-than-most-people-as-a-customer/ Internet Marketing Strategy Sat, 19 Oct 2019 08:06:45 +0000 hourly 1 By: Shermfa https://socialtriggers.com/the-secret-behind-why-i-never-wait-in-line-get-free-free-stuff-and-get-treated-better-than-most-people-as-a-customer/#comment-364100 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 13:18:23 +0000 https://socialtriggers.com/?p=7190#comment-364100 Dear Derek,

It is kind of amazing to me, not that you are writng a useful article, but that people actually need reminding to be kind.

I am a little neuro-diverse. On the very edges of Aspergers, which lets me pass more often than not as a fully functioning human. My Dad worked in the hospitality industry, and maybe that exposure taught me how to be polite, I dont know. But, your article featured behaviors that are innate to me, and do serve quite well interacting with others.

My dilemma comes from those times when, after asking the sincere personal question, the eye contact or handshake, sharing laughter (or trying to), a service person is resolutely determined to make a bad time for the customer–short of engaging a manager. My neuro-diversity gets triggered by harsh looks, tones, sudden gestures or noises, impatient behaviors, unkindness.
Some service folk rush so much, even if the situation isnt crowded or needs the rushing, getting the eye contact moment is difficult.

I understand the spectrum of human interactions will include some unpleasant few. Having a few tips to feel less triggered by their unkindness, in a work place where they should be trying to be even superficially kind, will be helpful to me.

Living in NY married to a typical Type A businessman has been good training, for the most part. But maybe it could be easier with the strangers.

Cheers, and thanks for the article!

]]> By: John @androidtips.co https://socialtriggers.com/the-secret-behind-why-i-never-wait-in-line-get-free-free-stuff-and-get-treated-better-than-most-people-as-a-customer/#comment-364063 Tue, 14 Feb 2017 07:00:47 +0000 https://socialtriggers.com/?p=7190#comment-364063 Now, I know why I alway have to wait in the line, but not in all stores. See one of the biggest problems which I have faced while treating peoples in a GOOD way is that they take it for granted. They start treating me like I am someone inferior to them ( NOT ALL ). And that makes me angry.

I don’t have a problem giving respect to other’s, but I have a problem when they don’t give respect in return.

]]> By: Ben https://socialtriggers.com/the-secret-behind-why-i-never-wait-in-line-get-free-free-stuff-and-get-treated-better-than-most-people-as-a-customer/#comment-364059 Mon, 13 Feb 2017 18:33:36 +0000 https://socialtriggers.com/?p=7190#comment-364059 This email is true. No one wakes up every morning and says to themselves “I want to make everyone’s life miserable today!” Reminds me of the book by Andrew Carnegie “Winning Friends and Influecing People”. A great read for anyone with a business and interacts with others on a daily basis. Great write up, Derek!

]]> By: Jen https://socialtriggers.com/the-secret-behind-why-i-never-wait-in-line-get-free-free-stuff-and-get-treated-better-than-most-people-as-a-customer/#comment-364056 Mon, 13 Feb 2017 15:02:27 +0000 https://socialtriggers.com/?p=7190#comment-364056 Love this blog! So true, very good stuff, thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Moses https://socialtriggers.com/the-secret-behind-why-i-never-wait-in-line-get-free-free-stuff-and-get-treated-better-than-most-people-as-a-customer/#comment-364047 Mon, 13 Feb 2017 04:16:01 +0000 https://socialtriggers.com/?p=7190#comment-364047 I’ve worked with the hospitality industry for 3 years and have been the brunt of one too many customer inconsideration.

So my approach is always one of consideration, patience, kindness and a simply thankyou for your time and effort whether I get the desired service or not.

]]> By: Sakshi https://socialtriggers.com/the-secret-behind-why-i-never-wait-in-line-get-free-free-stuff-and-get-treated-better-than-most-people-as-a-customer/#comment-364036 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 05:15:05 +0000 https://socialtriggers.com/?p=7190#comment-364036 I will definitely do something extra to make others smile and feel important. Your post w as amazing read.

]]> By: Ambu https://socialtriggers.com/the-secret-behind-why-i-never-wait-in-line-get-free-free-stuff-and-get-treated-better-than-most-people-as-a-customer/#comment-364021 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:41:39 +0000 https://socialtriggers.com/?p=7190#comment-364021 Really great thing for me it will help me in my future

]]> By: Eduardo https://socialtriggers.com/the-secret-behind-why-i-never-wait-in-line-get-free-free-stuff-and-get-treated-better-than-most-people-as-a-customer/#comment-364019 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:26:02 +0000 https://socialtriggers.com/?p=7190#comment-364019 What you wrote is absolutelly right. A few years ago, I was working as a professor at a univeristy and I had to eat my dinner at strange times (too late for lunch and too early for dinner for most of the people), so once I went to a local restaurant and while I was waiting for my food, the owner was having a meeting with most of his staff. When the meeting was over, I called him and told him how good his restaurant was. I never lied to him, it was true. He had the best restaurant in the neighborhood, his waiters were always nice, the food was always great and the place was generally crowded, but that never meant a subpar service. I told him all that and he looked at me with his eyes open wide in shock. He thanked me a lot for recognizing all his effort and offered me a voucher for a free starter at my next visit.

]]> By: Nicole Finkbeiner https://socialtriggers.com/the-secret-behind-why-i-never-wait-in-line-get-free-free-stuff-and-get-treated-better-than-most-people-as-a-customer/#comment-364018 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 13:27:10 +0000 https://socialtriggers.com/?p=7190#comment-364018 I worked as an intern at Kellogg’s World Headquarters and regularly saw the CFO open doors for the janitor, support staff, anyone that would let him. This really taught me to treat everyone as if they were the most important person. Because it’s true, their jobs are just as important as yours, just in a different way.

I’ve noticed a huge difference of how I’m treated based on my appearance. For example, when I show up to the airport with no makeup, casual clothes, I get dismissed much easier than if I have my makeup and hair done, tailored clothes (including jeans), etc. On most days it doesn’t matter, but on those days when I need some sort of customer service, it really can make a difference of me getting on a new flight or not.

]]> By: Angela https://socialtriggers.com/the-secret-behind-why-i-never-wait-in-line-get-free-free-stuff-and-get-treated-better-than-most-people-as-a-customer/#comment-364016 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 09:09:02 +0000 https://socialtriggers.com/?p=7190#comment-364016 I can definitely relate to this Derek because I’ve had similar experiences. I’ve gotten gift cards, free coffee (too), breakfast past breakfast hours and more due to be a good and considerate customer. Once in the drive thru, an employee asked me if my order was correct and with a straight face, I said “No”. Then said, “Just kidding” and we both laughed. As mentioned, unless overly busy, when you engage in genuine conversation, ask about people outside of their job and humor to lighten up their day, it shows that you see them as a person and not just as blind service. Works like a charm and can be fun.

I enjoy getting to know people myself and enjoy listening. Most people love it because they’re barely ever listened to, genuinely. But, it’s a given being from the south. 🙂

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