Dear Annoying Retail Stores,

We are all tired of your sales staff and the ridiculous sales strategies you teach them. It is bad enough that we buy your overpriced clothes, and attend every sale because we honestly believe that we are getting a good deal. However, your staff still manages to follow us around the store, pointing out the most expensive items that have been discounted. I am sorry but I will not even consider paying $85 for a shirt, and I am still not interested in the discounted price of $75. The sad thing is, this shirt looks like every other shirt women are wearing. We think we are making a fashion statement when really we are conforming to an unrealistic identity.

Additionally, we would all appreciate it if you would stop having your sales staff harass us about "rewards cards". I put this in quotations because is this really a rewards card, or a credit card in disguise? I understand that if you are constantly shopping at the same store, it would be ideal to get one of these "rewards cards". However, it is important to respect those who just do not want to be chained to a credit card. Personally, I have bad spending habits when it comes to clothes. I know that if I sign up for one of these "rewards cards", it would only increase my need to spend money. Ultimately, I would have to pay that money back while racking up a large amount on the card. I would then be put in a difficult situation to pay off the "rewards card".

Furthermore, please stop pressing me to sign up for a "rewards card"! I am already spending way too much on your clothes, perfumes, and accessories. What more could you want from me? I am tired of going up to the register and having to explain why I cannot have one of these cards. The answer "no", should be a good enough reason instead of having to hear, "You will get 50% your purchase and you can pay it off in the store. You are old enough to get one. Your parents will not care." Actually, my parents will care because they are well aware of my spending habits, and they just want to protect me. Stop trying to make me a money spending rebel!

Overall, we all just want to enjoy our shopping experience. Shopping is therapeutic for most of us, and being harassed at the register is annoying. I love hearing about sales, and knowing what new products have been released. Employees are just trying to do their jobs, and that is fine. However, keep your customers in mind and respect their choices. We are willing to buy your clothes and products if you can provide us with a welcoming shopping experience.

Sincerely,

Frustrated Shopaholics