How polite is too polite?

[hwconundrum]

I've discovered a problem with being employed in retail, besides the obvious ones that may be jumping to mind right now: because the work becomes routine very quickly, I don't need to concentrate very much to be effective at it which allows my brain to tick over and think about other things in the background. A lot of the time this is actually a

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[chiroho]

Well, you could be an exception to the rule in that some people working in retail do need to concentrate more on what they are doing. I'm sure I know some people who have fallen into that category anyway.

You're right though, there are a lot of Thank You's and politeness involved in sales.

[hwconundrum]

That's true. I suppose I should have been more specific considering that I meant 'my' end of retail e.g. the person to whom you bring things for scanning. Occasionally I have to answer questions/give product advice but for the most part I make the computer go 'beep' then ask for money. And then in the quiet times I put things on shelves send text messages to the local radio station. Woo!

Still, the job paid for a PS3 and keeps me out the house, so I consider my goals met. :)