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Post by Angel! on Nov 25, 2013 16:44:53 GMT -5
I know that, it was an attempt to be deliberately edgy. You guys were supposed to help me come up with something catchy that might get reposted a bit on FB. I liked your second attempt better, telling people to shop elsewhere if they can't wait until Black Friday. I am not good at coming up with this type of stuff though, so I've got no other suggestions.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Nov 25, 2013 16:46:00 GMT -5
How about: When Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday I don't think he meant to include Target. Share if you agree.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2013 16:48:42 GMT -5
Put sign on door: "Closed today. Why? Family Matters.
Will be open on Friday."
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Post by hoops902 on Nov 25, 2013 16:49:33 GMT -5
I feel sorry for people who have to work weekends, nights, randomly weird hours, etc. Heck, I feel sorry for people who have to work at all...no work for ANYONE! Just as God intended!
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Post by Angel! on Nov 25, 2013 16:51:57 GMT -5
How about: When Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday I don't think he meant to include Target. Share if you agree. And then you taught people something at the same time. I had no idea that Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday. Or course you will likely get some idiots arguing that the origins of Thanksgiving goes back to the pilgrims, not realizing that just it's origins and when it was declared a national holiday are two different things.
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Post by Sum Dum Gai on Nov 25, 2013 16:53:29 GMT -5
How about, "If you're reading this you should be at home stuffing your face with your loved ones. We'll be back to take your money tomorrow."
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Nov 25, 2013 16:56:29 GMT -5
How about a Highlander reference to appeal to nerds. "There can only be one. . . Thanksgiving! There are a million Targets you can visit later".
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Post by sheilaincali on Nov 25, 2013 17:04:59 GMT -5
Unfortunately there's no way for Thanksgiving sales to flop for retailers. They run the biggest sales of the year on that day. There will be enough folks trying to stretch their holiday money, or just people that like getting a deal, that they'll shop whether they really want to or not. I'm not disagreeing with you but overall, I find it sad that people would shop on Thanksgiving. No way would I give up time with my family on a holiday to save a few bucks. THAT is quality time in my family. There will be 30 relatives at my mom and dad's for Thanksgiving. They will come down on Wednesday and have a meal that evening and start visiting, by the time the Thanksgiving meal is done and everything is cleaned up they have a plan in place and everyone that wants to is invited along. Some years when we meet up at Perkins or Baker's Square for breakfast break we will have 15 to 20 people in our group. They laugh, tell stories, share memories, etc. It IS family time in their opinion. The only rule is no one under the age of 12. That keeps a few of the husbands from coming with because they stay back at my parents with the kids and frankly they don't always care to come. They love it when we are out shopping. My dad makes them all a big manly breakfast and they hang out and talk hunting and watch sports. Sounds sexist but these guys are not white collar people. Hunting, sports and beer are their main joys in life. My dad doesn't care for any of those things he just plain hates shopping so he is happy to stay home.
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Post by bean29 on Nov 25, 2013 17:10:55 GMT -5
::I am more than happy to share my family's Thanksgiving with this child but it breaks my heart that instead of spending time with his own family he will be going to a house he has never been to before to spend the day with many people he will just meet and not be with his own family.:: What does he do every other day that he doesn't have school but that his mom has to work? Missing "the holiday" is only a big deal when people insist on inflating the importance that a particular date on the calendar has. Hoops has a good point. My DH has evening hours, so when the school has open house or conferences etc, I handle it alone. If it is an AM, concert, confrence or meeting I go off to work and send DH to handle it. I always made it a point to make this a business as usual no big deal kind of thing to my kids. The demands of the job are what they are. DH owns the business so he is very aware that if he does not meet the customers needs now they will go on to the next person who is available when they are shopping. I have a SIL that works in a nursing home, she regularly misses holidays and family events. I always make it a point to tell her kids that when it is your loved one who needs care over the holiday you really appreciate the ones that are working to provide the care. I have another SIL that used to work in a bank. She was well liked but has never gone back, b/c she does not want to work Saturdays.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2013 17:51:50 GMT -5
::I am more than happy to share my family's Thanksgiving with this child but it breaks my heart that instead of spending time with his own family he will be going to a house he has never been to before to spend the day with many people he will just meet and not be with his own family.:: What does he do every other day that he doesn't have school but that his mom has to work? Missing "the holiday" is only a big deal when people insist on inflating the importance that a particular date on the calendar has. That's a great question. I don't know this child. My relative who is his neighbor called and asked if he could come too.
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Post by happyscooter on Nov 26, 2013 8:18:56 GMT -5
Working on the holidays: I will blow my cover on this one. My dad passed away on Christmas Eve. After mom called 911 (glad they were working), the ambulance came. As my mom rode in the back (dad was gone and they knew) mom said 'I am sorry that you have to be working tonight' to the attendants (glad they were working). Pronounced him dead at the hospital (glad they were working) took him to the morgue. Called the funeral home to pick him up. We made funeral arrangements (glad they were working) at lunch instead of eating our Christmas dinner. Mom told the funeral home director she was sorry they had to come in to help us.
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Post by Opti on Nov 26, 2013 8:54:40 GMT -5
Dark, since most non big box retailers are not open on Thanksgiving, I don't think any slogan you come up with is going to give you a big boost in traffic.
No one expects you to be open. Your time would be better spent and more profitable IMO to get your website up and functional even if its just to highlight certain items in your store.
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Post by zibazinski on Nov 26, 2013 9:05:26 GMT -5
That is one sad day, period.
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Post by share88 on Nov 27, 2013 13:24:47 GMT -5
I plan to grocery shop on thanksgiving. Best day to avoid crowds and the workers are bored to death honestly they are glad to see someone.
I am saying this as a non-retail worker who has to work holidays. It sucks enough to be there without feeling completely useless too. Staring at the wall makes your shift very long and usually limited if any other staff to talk to.
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Post by deantrip on Nov 27, 2013 19:45:07 GMT -5
No way am I shopping on Thanksgiving or on Black Friday, no amount of saving money on disposable crap that I really don't need can make up for the mental stress and anxiety that would accompany it. The main problem I have with these sales that the stores build up, is that they then can't handle the situation safely, how many years running now have we heard of door greeters or patrons being trampled to death at walmart or another big box store, just so someone could save an extra $30 bucks on a tv.
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Post by geenamercile on Nov 28, 2013 8:44:21 GMT -5
I am actually thinking of going out Friday night. We are having dinner at 2 at my aunts, and my mom will be there So I'm only staying so long. Khols opens at 8 and I'm thinking of just running there after the girls are in bed. Then I can sleep in on Friday, and hang out with the girls when they are up, or Saturday when they are up, or Sunday when they are up. To be fair I would be going to Khols when ever I went since I need to get winter clothing for the girls, and the few Christmas gifts I have left to get I would be getting there anyways. Not to many places to shop here, and I am not going to Northen VA or DC for anything.
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Post by geenamercile on Nov 28, 2013 8:58:25 GMT -5
No but I'm going to want to get out of the house and walk around. I was off yesterday, and have the rest of the weekend off. I love my home, but one of those people that have to just get out and walk around, get lost in the crowd deal. I have to have busy around me to process and calm down. I know seeing my mom today is going to be rough, and set me on edge. If I stay at home I'm going to be pacing and snapping at my husband. He is going to push me to talk about it before I have fully processed everything, getting out even if I don't buy something is going to help all of that. Shopping online won't.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2013 10:13:34 GMT -5
Somewhere in some remote datacenter, some IT folks are keeping this proboards system running. Please help them get home to their families and don't post.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2013 10:19:42 GMT -5
No but I'm going to want to get out of the house and walk around. I was off yesterday, and have the rest of the weekend off. I love my home, but one of those people that have to just get out and walk around, get lost in the crowd deal. I have to have busy around me to process and calm down. I know seeing my mom today is going to be rough, and set me on edge. If I stay at home I'm going to be pacing and snapping at my husband. He is going to push me to talk about it before I have fully processed everything, getting out even if I don't buy something is going to help all of that. Shopping online won't. Go out for a run- it's cheaper! That's what I'm doing. DH and I are having a very relaxing day but I work out no matter what and the gym is closed. I am not looking forward to running in 34-degree temps, but I'll survive.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2013 12:14:26 GMT -5
If I worked retail, I would volunteer to work holidays. I like to work. I like extra money. My family does not make a big deal out of holidays.
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Post by zibazinski on Nov 28, 2013 19:44:51 GMT -5
Well, today we shopped. It's not a holiday in St. Maarten.
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Post by mmhmm on Nov 28, 2013 19:48:43 GMT -5
That quote also doesn't state Thanksgiving. Ack! You're right! I didn't even think to look to see if Thanksgiving was included.
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Post by grits on Nov 28, 2013 19:57:36 GMT -5
"Closed for Thanksgiving, like god intended" Maybe a small detail but Thanksgiving is not a religious holiday so it NOT like God intended. Somebody correct me if I am wrong.
It isn't anymore but if you look at the original Thanksgiving proclamations issued by the Continental Congress, and later by George Washington, it was indeed a religious observance. It has become a religious holiday of a different nature. It is now a holiday for people who worship profits, and material things. Getting a PS4 is not going to make your child a better person. Not getting a PS4 is not going to make your child less of a person. One of my coworkers goes to all the sales that start at midnight, and is at work at 7 the next morning. I sure feel sorry for her customers. She will be in a foul mood.
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Post by milee on Nov 28, 2013 20:05:53 GMT -5
On the way home from the beach this afternoon, we stopped at Walmart to pick up a movie. It was very quiet and the employees looked happy, if a little bored. They also looked like they were girding up for tomorrow - huge displays in the aisles, etc.
We're not going out to the Black Friday or Thursday night sales, but I don't think it makes sense to regulate which stores can be open when. My guess is that over time, the stores will open or close based on how many people end up shopping vs how much it costs them to be open. If there is lack of demand, they won't be open in the future.
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Nov 28, 2013 20:25:38 GMT -5
My dad always worked thanksgiving and Christmas from midnight to 8am at the post office. He would get paid triple time. While mail is not delivered those days, the sorters still work.
we went to the grocery store this morning. Because we are salaried employees, we work 10-12 hour days and didn't have time to finish grocery shopping until this morning--which we don't Have to work today.
My children don't get to spend this thanksgiving with their mother. The first yea that happened, I did cry and cry.
But at some point, I am a mother 365 days per year,and what I do the 315 days per year they are with me is far more important than the days they are not.
I understand and your plea, I just don't feel so impassioned. Plus, for Christmas and Easter, those are specifically Christian holidays. Many, many people don't celebrate them. Why should those not affected be kept from shopping?
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Post by grits on Nov 28, 2013 21:30:03 GMT -5
Christmas is the only day at the post office that is straight double time. A coworker used to volunteer every single year to work Christmas. It is the only reason I never had to work that day. I did have to work 3 Thanksgivings in a row. It wasn't my turn but sex discrimination prevailed.
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Post by 8 Bit WWBG on Nov 29, 2013 9:55:30 GMT -5
On the way home from the movies yesterday, we made the mistake of entering the Walmart parking lot. We got trapped for 20 minutes as people went every which way. Some parked where they pleased. Others zigged and zagged and ended up creating bad situations where cars piled behind them. We were fortunate that we were able to squeeze through and get out "so quickly".
I'm thankful that I get to be a part of the group who is off on the day and has the choice to patronize establishments.
I do think that a holiday should be a holiday. I think that black friday should stay black friday and not creep into Thursday or Wednesday. I do miss big family gatherings, but my situation has changed. We are all spread out now, so there won't be these large gatherings anymore.
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Post by sesfw on Nov 29, 2013 11:11:45 GMT -5
We didn't leave the house on Thanksgiving Day at all. DH got up today at 3am to be at JCPenny's by 4 to get one of the snow globes they have revived, then he came home. Maybe later today we'll head for a couple of stores and hopefully all the idiots will be back home and gloating about their 'deals'. More power to them. When we lived in Michigan the stores opened at 5am Black Friday and we would be there with our lists. The last stop of the day was Lowe's to buy a tree. Then we were finished. DH doesn't like shopping. When he needs to buy something it's literally 30 minutes from the time he locks the car door until he is back unlocking the car door with his purchases. No fun al all. Now that he is retired he comes shopping with me sometimes and most of those times I wish he would stay home. I can't win.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2013 11:35:48 GMT -5
It has become a religious holiday of a different nature. It is now a holiday for people who worship profits, and material things. Getting a PS4 is not going to make your child a better person. Not getting a PS4 is not going to make your child less of a person. Yeah, I just don't get the thrill of getting the latest and greatest electronic gadget a little cheaper than I would on a normal day- or, worse, waiting in line for hours so MAYBE I'd get one of the 7 video game systems being sold at a genuine bargain price. My time is worth more than that. If I couldn't afford the video game system at the regular price I wouldn't have a problem helping my child set up a way to earn part of the money through chores, with me matching dollar for dollar. DH doesn't like shopping. When he needs to buy something it's literally 30 minutes from the time he locks the car door until he is back unlocking the car door with his purchases. No fun al all. That would be me. If I don't know what I want, I won't go into a store just so I can look for something to want (to borrow a wonderful phrase I read in a novel). Shopping isn't a pastime for me. It's just something I do to accomplish a purpose.
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Post by sapphire12 on Nov 29, 2013 23:08:47 GMT -5
I didn't go shopping on Thanksgiving. I didn't have a desire or need to go. I did order a DVD Blu ray player from Amazon. It will be delivered tomorrow. BTW, I don't have prime. I didn't really shop today either.
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