My uncle told me to always ask for the manager when a store says no, and it backfired at a Target in Spokane.

I tried it over a return on a $15 blender part they wouldn't take back, and the manager just repeated the same policy word for word. Has anyone actually had this advice work for them, or is it just a way to annoy retail workers?

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the_sarah1mo ago

Ugh, seriously? That advice is the worst. You just end up wasting everyone's time and looking rude.

alex_johnson1mo ago

Hold up, I gotta disagree here. Sometimes that move saves you from a way bigger mess later on. It feels awkward for a minute, but it's better than being stuck in a meeting or project that goes nowhere. Being clear early on is actually more respectful of everyone's time in the long run.

the_joel29d ago

My track record with this is terrible. Last time I tried the "clear early on" move I ended up apologizing for three days straight. Saved a two hour meeting but created a whole new mess of awkward emails. Still figuring out the right balance.