Quote:
Originally Posted by R Leo
What is a "gas station attendant?"
|
My first job was as a commissioned "island attendant". Full service was the name of the game. Every gas customer became a selling opportunity. Every service we offered helped the customer, but gave me a opportunity to see, observe, and sell. ( Some raised this service to the illegal level by creating "opportunities" by cutting tires, or killing batteries with alka seltzer, squirting oil on shocks etc.) Practiced correctly full service was a symbiotic relationship that benefited both parties.
I have always felt it was very short-sighted of the gas stations to reduce from full- to self- service. Of course, I never met another commissioned island attendant, (other than my co-workers), either.