Ladies, do you find that when you go into Home Depot..

[jenscats5]

The workers sometimes say Hi to me, but that's about it...... I haven't been asked if I want help for about 2 years..... sometimes when I want help I can't find it, but if I don't want help, their all over me....

Lowes is supposed to be rated #1 to females cuz of how helpful they are....maybe HOme Depot is trying to catch up

 

[Tink!]

You can take about 10 steps before people come dashing out of the woodwork to "help" you.. I try not to get insulted, but it's as if they do a silent alarm
"Code blue! There's a FEMALE in the hardware store, all points assist!!"

I guess I'm probably being ovely sensitive, but I AM capable of finding what I need, yes the store is huge, and it make take a few mintues, but the assumption that I'm overwhelmed and incapable kinda ruffles my feathers.

Or maybe it's just good customer service, and such a rarity that I don't recognize it anymore when I see it.

LOL i can totally relate! i thought this was going to read...do you find when you go into home depot every one thinks your retarded and dont know a screw from a nail???

 

[Puddles]

I appreciate the help. I'm usually wanting to get in and out, so having someone take me directly to the right section and help me if I need wood cut or something is fine with me.

 

[wend]

Me, too. I practically had to lasso the guy last time I needed some chain cut (it wasn't entirely his fault...on his way to help me he got tackled by a good ole' boy with a huge straw cowboy hat and boots to match). Urgh. And I was in a hurry to get home and beat the heat, too. I was hopping mad. I wish I had ten clerks running up to help.

 

[jenscats5]

Me, too. I practically had to lasso the guy last time I needed some chain cut (it wasn't entirely his fault...on his way to help me he got tackled by a good ole' boy with a huge straw cowboy hat and boots to match). Urgh. And I was in a hurry to get home and beat the heat, too. I was hopping mad. I wish I had ten clerks running up to help.

LOL!!

That reminds me of the time I needed some wood, found it no prob, but they were tie-wrapped together!! I needed a utility knife to cut it & couldn't find a soul to do it......Had to hunt down a worker who then proceeded to tell me where to buy a knife.....

 

[figure8]

I think it does have a little to do with the fact your a female but also just plain good service. I notice it alot also. Less when I look all grungy( like Ive been working around my house) more when Im dressed up. Ha!

 

[Puddles]

I think it does have a little to do with the fact your a female but also just plain good service. I notice it alot also. Less when I look all grungy( like Ive been working around my house) more when Im dressed up. Ha!

I usually just wear a tank and shorts when I'm not working but once I went in wearing a short skirt and heels, the service was unbeatable that day. LOL

 

[Sassy69]

It depends on the trip I guess - I've had some times where I have to go looking for someone & other times when there's been a person right there to help. Personally I think that's the sign of a good store. The guys that are really solicitous of me tend to be the weird ones though. (I dunno, coulda been south Florida too...) I have to say though, when I go to Home Depot, I don't just run in for something. I'm like my dad in that respect - I LOVE wandering around Home Depot when I have some project going. I'm expecting to be there more in comign days because I'm closing on my new townhouse in a couple weeks. Let's see what the HD boys look like here ... !

 

[dirty~d~]

Don't worry ladies, they do it to the men too. I've been in there a few times with a buddy of mine who's redesigning his bathroom and every time we go in there someone approaches and asks him if there is anything he needs help finding.

The thing I like about Home Depot is they ask, but then leave you alone if you don't need the help. I call it good customer service. Sadly, that's something you don't usually see anymore.

 

[*MissFit*]

My sisters bf pimps me in all those stores. Sticks me out like a sore thrumb.. till i lure someone over to help then disappear