Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) describes a sense of exhaustion and post-exertion malaise, even when you have gotten enough rest and sleep. The disease is characterized by six months of incapacitating fatigue experienced as profound exhaustion and extremely poor stamina, and problems with concentration and short-term memory. The cause is unknown, but it is a...
A sidebar to the social disability topic...
Did you ever stop to think that the problem isn't just that WE experience Death By Checkout? I mean, nobody likes standing in line. NOBODY. Eventually, even the toughest athlete or the biggest health freak you know will at least get tired and cranky. Remember standing in line after a long day in high heels at work? The effects are just quicker now and have much worse consequences for us.
The problem is the line itself. Why is there a line at all? Does the business not wish to take its customers hard cash just that much quicker? Is it all only because some accountant somewhere decided that you could cut one more clerk and make a little more money by making the other clerks work just a little harder and making the customers just a little more inconvenienced? It's not like that person behind the register - who stands throughout the whole shift - is likely to feel too bad about a customer standing in line for a while.
Sure - they have self-checkout in some stores. Try THAT from scooter when you're brain-dead. You can't reach it, even if you could figure out how to work it. And you can't pay cash at the self-checkout, any better than you can stand around fumbling for the reciept you stuffed...somewhere or other...while that nice person at the door checks your receipt to see if you ripped anything off - in other words, while somebody goes through MY things (because I just paid for them, didn't I). We're the enemy now? When did that happen? Is my life better somehow because the person going through all my stuff like luggage at the airport is being nice about it?
Remember the old GEMCO stores? Where you could buy groceries and they'd put them in a refrigerated bay while you shopped in the department store? Then you could just drive around to the pick-up on your way out and they'd put the stuff in your car for you. That was some COOL customer service!
The way I see it, the problem, at root, is still a basic lack of first-rate customer service for ALL customers. It's a business problem and a consumer problem - but not a real disability problem. After all - I have certain physical limitations. But I didn't even HAVE a 'disability' until too many customers were left standing around. I didn't have a disability as long as Webvan was bringing the stuff right into my kitchen for me. So If they're going to skimp on labor, then how about providing a waiting area with seating so EVERYONE can be served better? You sit down and rest, they call you when your checker is ready for you. I would SO totally shop there! Wouldn't you? Wouldn't anybody, really?
Did you ever stop to think that the problem isn't just that WE experience Death By Checkout? I mean, nobody likes standing in line. NOBODY. Eventually, even the toughest athlete or the biggest health freak you know will at least get tired and cranky. Remember standing in line after a long day in high heels at work? The effects are just quicker now and have much worse consequences for us.
The problem is the line itself. Why is there a line at all? Does the business not wish to take its customers hard cash just that much quicker? Is it all only because some accountant somewhere decided that you could cut one more clerk and make a little more money by making the other clerks work just a little harder and making the customers just a little more inconvenienced? It's not like that person behind the register - who stands throughout the whole shift - is likely to feel too bad about a customer standing in line for a while.
Sure - they have self-checkout in some stores. Try THAT from scooter when you're brain-dead. You can't reach it, even if you could figure out how to work it. And you can't pay cash at the self-checkout, any better than you can stand around fumbling for the reciept you stuffed...somewhere or other...while that nice person at the door checks your receipt to see if you ripped anything off - in other words, while somebody goes through MY things (because I just paid for them, didn't I). We're the enemy now? When did that happen? Is my life better somehow because the person going through all my stuff like luggage at the airport is being nice about it?
Remember the old GEMCO stores? Where you could buy groceries and they'd put them in a refrigerated bay while you shopped in the department store? Then you could just drive around to the pick-up on your way out and they'd put the stuff in your car for you. That was some COOL customer service!
The way I see it, the problem, at root, is still a basic lack of first-rate customer service for ALL customers. It's a business problem and a consumer problem - but not a real disability problem. After all - I have certain physical limitations. But I didn't even HAVE a 'disability' until too many customers were left standing around. I didn't have a disability as long as Webvan was bringing the stuff right into my kitchen for me. So If they're going to skimp on labor, then how about providing a waiting area with seating so EVERYONE can be served better? You sit down and rest, they call you when your checker is ready for you. I would SO totally shop there! Wouldn't you? Wouldn't anybody, really?
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Waiting areas would be good ... although I will fully admit to using my grocery cart as a walker.
One day, I was headed for the coach when the scooter ran out of juice. The nice old guy who carries groceries grabbed a cart and took them the rest of the way. He must've been about 80. When he goes to leave, he asks if I live near. Then he tells me when he works so I can make sure he's there. Then he says (sooooo cute!) "Ma'am, I'll please ya so many ways, you're bound to like one or two of 'em...".
So, ok. That's a little more service than I meant. But my thanks were sincere and heartfelt. And the grin? Couldn't help that. Smooth, some of these older gents... ; )
So tonight, I went over to Walmart to replace my laptop before it finally dies. I wasn't going to try it on Black Friday. But I wanted the best holiday deal I could get.
What all transpired there was...interesting. But long, so I'll stick it in my journal instead. But everything I said about customer service? Double it! But be nice if you can, because you just might get it...I did ;)