Hate them

[rainbabies]

The pm I got was funny. I couldn't even remember who they were. I had to go to the cheesy ass website to refresh my memory. LOL

[MrsK]

Hilarious. This reminds me of a cute story. . . my mom is a jeweler/jewelry designer and has been in the profession for more than 35 years. So, when DrK decided to propose, he wanted to design the ring with my mom. But before they started, he wanted to get an idea of what I’d like and what different shaped stones would look like on my hand. So he took me ring shopping. We were at an upscale mall in Miami that had numerous jewelry stores including Tiffany’s.

At Tiffany’s they were really snooty to us even after we explained that my mom was in the business. They wouldn’t let us try on certain rings (stones larger than 1 carat) in their showroom because they said that they make you turn in your driver’s license and go to a back room to try them on. And basically they started doing a “that’s not for you” when he asked about certain rings.

We finally left. On our way out, a haughty lady walked in with a little poodle and it crapped on the showroom floor. That’s DrK’s favorite part of the story. The sales staff was falling all over itself to help her. We ended up going to Mayors where we explained what we were doing and they brought us champagne and let us try on anything we wanted. Ultimately, DrK designed ring with my mom that is every bit as beautiful as anything in the window at Tiffany’s.

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

Isn't it a bit odd that lately people have been finding things we've said on this site? I guess that's not uncommon and we can't block them but it is funny. I guess we should do all our complaining on private forums

I do think it's weird that they were so upset by your post, don't people complain on private message boards all the time. I had a problem with Bank of America recently and I googled it to see if anyone had a similar problem. There are literally message boards and blogs devoted exclusively to these complaints. It was kind of amazing. I mean I can complain about something that happens to me but running a complaining blog about a company seems to take it to a new level if you ask me.

[DCJenn]

That's funny.

What kills me is that this was TWO YEARS ago. Way to be on top of that customer service, gang.

Jenn

and people can access all areas of this site with the exception of those specified as private.

[medpedspouse]

I think it is great that they can see what we say about them. If they knew that we were dawkter spouses they would be falling all over themselves trying to sell us their wares. By reading our posts maybe they will become aware that the stereotype of the medical spouse is no longer accurate.

So be aware sales people - the next capri, mandal, sweatpant wearing customer may just be a dawkter's spouse.

[DCJenn]

Amen.

It's not like we're "ladies who lunch" (especially since lots of the spouses are guys!)

Jenn

[Pollyanna]

Am I the only one who sings, "Pretty Woman" while reading this thread?

[Vishenka69]

Am I the only one who sings, "Pretty Woman" while reading this thread?

I was thinking that too. I've shopped at many snooty stores in NY (and tried on stuff I'd never be able to afford) and never had this kind of experience but I guess suburbia is different.

[madeintaiwan]

I can't believe they took the time to PM you guys. What a bunch of stupid you know whats? Apparently they're not looking for future business, not that ANY of us would give it to them. I'm telling everyone about them!!!!!

What?? They PM'd you guys? Business must REALLY be slow.

[Phoebe]

What a bunch of narcissists!

What?? They PM'd you guys? Business must REALLY be slow.

That's exactly what I thought. Gee, wonder why? Idiots.

Apologies in advance.

I've got too much time on my hands (apparently like the folks at Sterling's). DW is on call, Orioles are imploding on tv, etc.

But seriously, these turds PMed folks on here two years late?
Public service announcement to all Sterling employees: do not PM me - you know nothing about me except that I live in a city vying for the most dangerous in America and I am tatooed.

I'm currently saving up money for a designer watch. Once DW finishes training (prayerfully four years from now), I may enter your store wearing a tattered Natty Boh shirt.

Pay attention to the watch on my left hand. That will be your clue that I'm about to buy a very exorbitant gift for my doctor wife.

[DCJenn]

Kevin-

My husband occasionally likes to wear his med school class ring which is subtle but definitely has the MD on one side of it. It's funny to watch what happens when a salesperson spots it.

and if the attitude changes- the sale is OVER. Don't be nice just because you think he's some loaded rich doctor.

Jenn

Jenn,

Funny. I learned to hide DW's extra white coats. Was shocked in dealing with my hydrogeist (see other threads), when the plumber asked how DW enjoyed being a doctor. Totally flabbergasted for a few seconds, I quickly pulled it all together when walking into the front room of our rowhome. I saw that he must have glanced at the white coats hanging on the rack near our front door on his way to gather some more plumbing tools.

Not sure how much our bill was inflated after he spotted those coats, but I bet it was.

P.S. Was being sarcastic about my goal to attain the designer watch. But I suppose there is some element of truth to it. I have looked at a ~$200 Nautica watch with an orange band. Of course, as a DH of a resident, I'm cheap enough not to go out and buy it.