Mr Lug
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Dear management,
I am concern by the conduct of one of your employees, Sammy. During a recent interaction, his customer service left much to be desired. His attitude came across as dismissive ,
unhelpful and to be honest HATEFUL.
I urge you to have a direct conversation with Sammy about representing AutoZone's brand appropriately. When an employee interacts poorly with customers, it reflects poorly on the entire company. I worry what could happen if Sammy treats the wrong customer disrespectfully as he treated me. A simple misunderstanding could easily escalate into an ugly situation.
For the good of your customers and your company's reputation, please address this issue with Sammy. Remind him that AutoZone expects friendly, attentive service from all employees. Wouldnt hurt to go over Autozones mission statement. With some coaching, I'm sure he can improve. But action should be taken swiftly to correct this behavior before an incident occurs.
I purchased a canister of R-134 freon to recharge my car's air conditioning system. After topping it off, I went back inside the store expecting to get my $10 core charge refunded, as is typical with empty freon cans in this part of the country . However, the clerk behind the counter, Sammie, greeted me with a clenched jaw and barely moving lips. When I explained that I was returning the empty can to collect the refund but somehow misplaced the receipt. Possibly got blown away . he curtly asked if I had provided a phone number with the initial purchase. I told him no - where I'm from, buying freon is like buying a spray can; you use it up and dispose of it without a second thought. I wasn't even aware there was a core charge until I paid. If I had known, I certainly would have given my phone number. But Sammie didn't seem to care. With pursed lips and narrowed eyes, (if looks could kill ) He replied "thats why we ask for telephone number ( really ? I just explained my situation)
Then he asked what computer station did I pay at. I replied "I think its this same one we are at, I pointed out the female that helped me was a few feet away. (I figured maybe she can verify payment station)
He flung his arms up in the air while screaming "that doesnt help me"
At that point I called him out , he told me to get out and pointed towards the door . ",buddy. No reason to get worked up .. I'm not even matching 5,% of your crappy attitude . Imagine if I was” Scary to think his kind reaction
Since when is it the norm to scold grown customers as if they are 2 year olds ?
I guess decency Is too much to ask from someone engaging on a rant about a children's TV show. Coco melon is not every parents nightmare, having a kid grow up to behave like you IS THE NIGHTMARE.
I understand the challenges of the job specially during the busiest times . Between the walk-in customers and the ones on the telephone it gets hectic at times .
While I was the only customer in the store the 4-5 employees chatted away, seemingly oblivious to my presence. Their banter revealed some concerning attitudes. They bashed the children's show CocoMelon with immature disdain. One bragged about gaming the time clock to get paid for 8 full hours. Another took pride in foiling someone's attempt in the past to enter after hours by jamming a piece of pAper on door mechanism and how they thought a Chevy truck for $1500 was a steal specially if it had a "built motor" I was troubled by their cavalier attitudes and lack of customer service focus. As the sole patron, I felt invisible and irrelevant. Their priorities seemed misplaced.
I know and they know it is possible to obtain a transaction number from 10 min ago ..OR AT LEAST BE POLITE. YET THEY HAVE TIME FOR SEVERAL SMOKE BREAKS. I HOPE MANAGEMENT STEPS IN BEFORE SAMMIE DISRESPECTS THE WRONG PERSON ...
The only one that seemed to care was an older gentleman “grey uniform shirt”
not exaggerating there was several employees who witnessed it