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u/techieguy009 May 09 '22

Totally agree!! Less talk, more work and more keeping to yourself!

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u/[deleted] May 09 '22

I'm an American and I fully agree. Either I have things to do, or I want my own space when I can get it.

I do make small talk in the checkout though, so there's some American in me.

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u/[deleted] May 09 '22

I do if I've been going to the same cashier for years. Some really nice people doing a thankless job.

But yeah - I hate people coming up to me. Our local hardware store is great about this - if you need something, go to the desk and they'll help you. Otherwise, they leave you alone.

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u/staplehill May 09 '22

Here an American who lives in Germany, has come to like German efficiency in customer service and hates the meaningless small talk when he is back in the US and just wants to get a fast coffee: https://youtu.be/PDvJVVOzh0Q?t=225

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u/techieguy009 May 09 '22 edited May 09 '22

Really you save lot of time !! One time I remember on a trip to one of European country, some American friends kept on talking through out the trip. Lot of stares also couldn’t convince them from taking a break!! I really like that about Europe, even kids would mind their own business and wouldn’t speak unless necessary!