• My thoughts*,  Complaining about something*

    Five Cents, Please*

    (image found at: http://iloveeco.typepad.com/.a/6a00e550ca9fed88340112790ddbb728a4-800wi) “Would you like a bag for that?” This has become my new closing statement as I complete transactions in my store. Some people simply smile, and nod, grateful that we offer bags at all. Others shake their head and tell me they’d prefer to take a box. That’s awesome. Then there is the third group of people who inevitably respond to my question with, “Are you charging for bags?” “Yes. They are five cents.” They then look at me like I’ve broken into their bank and stolen all their retirement money, grumble about the high price and throw their money or credit cards down on the…