Beware of the traps that lie within some nutrition stores! I had a recent experience at a nutrition store that made me feel compelled to share some warning signs. Here are some things to look out for at the nutrition store:
1. TOO FRIENDLY. The guy that works there was really my very best friend (not by my choice), and although I had just met him (or simply replied "hello"), I had a feeling that he was already planning to come over for dinner. His demeanor was way beyond good customer service, it was just plain fake and suspicious. I found myself checking to see if my wallet had been stolen, but it hadn't, but not for a lack of effort on his part! Plus his teeth were way too white.
2. NO PRICE TAGS. There were no price tags on anything in the store. This is done to force you to ask what the price of something is, so that they can trap you in and redirect you towards what THEY want you to buy.
3. BRAND RECOMMENDATIONS. When I took my item to the counter, he said "Can I make a suggestion?" I said "No thanks." He made the suggestion anyway. His suggestion was for a similar product from a different company that he said was of higher quality, and of course this company was the house brand. You see, they recommend things to you that they say are a better product, but in reality it is only better for them, because there is a better profit margin for them on their product. So don't believe the hype, their reasons for recommending their product is only to benefit them, not you.
4. CONTACT INFO. "Hey buddy, can I get your email address?" is what he said to me after my purchase. Certainly this involved some kind of scheme in which he would assure me that I could save lots of money, but I'd rather spend my money buying a bridge in Brooklyn. What happened to the good old days when you could simply go into a store to buy what you want?!
I'm sure those kind of Jedi Mind Tricks works on weak minded sheep, but it doesn't work on you or I, because we know their game! Happy shopping. :)
"The wise man does at once what the fool does finally."
~Niccolo Machiavelli
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