What would you do?
So I was just in a Walmart (writing this from their parking lot). I was driving by and thought, "oh maybe they would have something..." 🙄
You see, I'm looking for a nice quality (better than my phone) point-n-shoot camera. Something that would fit in a small purse or pocket but have really good quality.
I've seen them online (Amazon, etc) from Sony and Canon, but I want to hold it first, feel it, etc.
So anyway, there I was looking at the tiny camera section with nothing I wanted and once again realized Walmart was a waste of my time. So I look up for a way out other than the crowded front doors. I see an exit sign and head that way. Another exit sign and another.
I realize I'm probably heading to one of those emergency exit only doors with the alarm if you open it. But no, I arrive at a big automated door in the front of the outdoor/seasonal section where they are currently selling fake Christmas trees.
Right over the doors is that sign that says these doors must remain unlocked when building is occupied. So I walk up to it expecting it to part like the Red Sea. Nope. Auto open not working. No problem. I push. Nope, won't budge. An associate yells over to me, "sorry those doors are locked. You have to exit at the front."
I paused but then couldn't resist myself. I stood and pointed to draw his attention to the sign requiring the doors be unlocked. I assume this is some kind of emergency or fire code, right? He just shrugs and says they are always locked in the winter.
Being the good concerned citizen that I am, I proceed toward the front to exit and look for some supervisory looking person on the way. I find a guy who's name tag says Assistant Manager. Oh good, I think, he can make something happen to correct this dangerous situation.
I explain what I found (a locked door after following lit exit signs) and he tells me they don't like trouble makers and if I leave quietly he won't have to trespass me. What!?!?!?
I'm now sitting in the parking lot with steam coming out of my ears.
1) Being trespassed from Walmart or from all Walmart would be no sweat off my back. I haven't spent a dollar there in years.
2) I am really tempted to call the local fire department and see if they do random inspections and if they'd send someone over.
What would you do????
😤
You see, I'm looking for a nice quality (better than my phone) point-n-shoot camera. Something that would fit in a small purse or pocket but have really good quality.
I've seen them online (Amazon, etc) from Sony and Canon, but I want to hold it first, feel it, etc.
So anyway, there I was looking at the tiny camera section with nothing I wanted and once again realized Walmart was a waste of my time. So I look up for a way out other than the crowded front doors. I see an exit sign and head that way. Another exit sign and another.
I realize I'm probably heading to one of those emergency exit only doors with the alarm if you open it. But no, I arrive at a big automated door in the front of the outdoor/seasonal section where they are currently selling fake Christmas trees.
Right over the doors is that sign that says these doors must remain unlocked when building is occupied. So I walk up to it expecting it to part like the Red Sea. Nope. Auto open not working. No problem. I push. Nope, won't budge. An associate yells over to me, "sorry those doors are locked. You have to exit at the front."
I paused but then couldn't resist myself. I stood and pointed to draw his attention to the sign requiring the doors be unlocked. I assume this is some kind of emergency or fire code, right? He just shrugs and says they are always locked in the winter.
Being the good concerned citizen that I am, I proceed toward the front to exit and look for some supervisory looking person on the way. I find a guy who's name tag says Assistant Manager. Oh good, I think, he can make something happen to correct this dangerous situation.
I explain what I found (a locked door after following lit exit signs) and he tells me they don't like trouble makers and if I leave quietly he won't have to trespass me. What!?!?!?
I'm now sitting in the parking lot with steam coming out of my ears.
1) Being trespassed from Walmart or from all Walmart would be no sweat off my back. I haven't spent a dollar there in years.
2) I am really tempted to call the local fire department and see if they do random inspections and if they'd send someone over.
What would you do????
😤
26-30, F
