Storytelling Or Selling
Either or, you can't multitask, you have to choose one. There's nothing wrong chitchatting with your customers (finished with their transaction) or a friend or an acquaintance as long as there is no one buying in your store, listing, computing, and packaging their goods. Yes, this is my standard operating procedure while selling. But hey I was taken aback when I found myself listening to an acquaintance's story and questions to my mother, and then the horrifying situation happened again. I was asking for the payment from my customer again who quickly reminded me she already gave me three 20 peso bill and I already changed her with a one peso. If not for that detailed reminder I would have found myself again arguing with my customer. Be reminded then not to also listen to other's story while your still finishing your transaction. Focus and don't be led astray. Or you'll regret your lapses again.