I’m another one who finds lush staff annoying when the pounce on you. However, I can see how it works because I know many people who end up spending more than they wanted.
Beauty counters in department stores, every counter has their own assistant who pounces. And even if they do retreat the area you are browsing in is so small that you can feel their eyes burning through you which just makes you uncomfortable.
Asking if you have a loyalty card. I pop in the co-op regularly on my way to work. And the same lady who serves me every time asks for my card knowing full well I will say no. I don’t want one thank you Shirley.
Shops with so much crammed in it’s a struggle to get around. The jd by me is small and you can barley move through all this tails scattered about.
Cashiers who talk to me to much, I’m miserable and don’t want to chat with you. I’m happy with basic pleasantries, good morning, thank you. Even the odd ‘how are you’ and a basic ‘good thank you’ in return. But I really don’t care beyond that.
Those shops in booths on the street, usually selling sky, or conservatories. And the sales person is standing outside thrusting leaflets in your hand.
E-mail receipts. I always say no because I don’t want you to have my details and I don’t want to be bombarded with emails trying to sell me things.