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susinpgh t1_ixvas3v wrote

I really, really dislike greeters. The PNC bank I use has one, and I always feel conflicted when they approach me.

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Argercy t1_ixvlm5k wrote

The pnc bank greeter is there to direct you to the tellers or to someone in the office area, like for loans or a financial advisor. Lots of people tend to go right for the tellers regardless of why they are there, make the line longer, and end up directed to the office.

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tesla3by3 t1_ixw3ss9 wrote

That's the correct answer. Respond by saying "Hi, I'm just here to deposit my paycheck, thanks!" or "Who do I see about a notice of mortgage escrow shortage?"

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heywhadayamean t1_ixvqobh wrote

Just a quick counterpoint.

My daughter was a greeter at DSW for a while. (I mean, it’s a job and she did what she was told.) Her best days were when someone actually asked her for help. Once a fella came in with his mom that didn’t speak English. She spent over three hours helping them and she felt so good about it.

Now when I come across a greeter and they ask me if I need help you better believe I’m going to take them up on it.

I get you feel a certain way about them (I did, too) but realize these are usually people that need a job and they probably don’t love the gig either.

But GE greeter mention by OP—yeah, that dude was rude.

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pghhotfire t1_ixvc015 wrote

I’m curious why you are conflicted? Oddly I had to go in a PNC today and a greeter said hello to me. I think it’s nice.

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susinpgh t1_ixvedcp wrote

I fluctuate between seing them as obsequious and as gatekeepers. I don't find them pleasant at all.

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pghhotfire t1_ixvfzfa wrote

Does this apply to everyone? Like a host at a restaurant? I’m genuinely curious because my gf and I were just talking about this. She was reading some thread about how people don’t like co-workers to say “good morning” to them.

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bekahed979 t1_ixvjraw wrote

I don't really like that either, it's awkward. I don't mind wave or a quick Hi but I hate having to catch up with everyone everyday.

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pghhotfire t1_ixvmieh wrote

I would think you are younger than me maybe? And it seems like it’s not uncommon for people to feel the way you do. I don’t know…I work from home now (4 years) and the one thing I miss about my old place was human interaction. Just made the day better chatting with people.

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susinpgh t1_ixvuidu wrote

That doesn't seem equivalent at all. The hostess is there to direct you seating based on how many people are in a section. I've been going to this same branch for years and I am just there, once a week, to deposit checks. I really don't need help.

I say hi to people on the street all the time. I do it when I'm riding. But greeters seem so fake. I get that they are probably not thrilled to be there.

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pghhotfire t1_ixw1ij1 wrote

I get it. I guess when someone says hi to me or asks if they can help, I just like to be friendly back. Especially if they aren’t thrilled to be there.

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susinpgh t1_ixw5qgw wrote

I never once mentioned my reaction. All I said was that I find myself conflicted over the interaction. Big difference.

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