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I went to Tesco today in Walsall (Littleton Road), this is my local Tesco. I done my weeks food shop, it was very manic which was expected due to the time of the year. I went to the Petrol Station on my way home to find i did not have my debit card, the one i used to pay for my shopping. Evidently, i was feeling very stressed, i emptied my bag and the customer service assistants where so helpful and patient in helping me find my card/calm me down. They advise i go back to Tesco and double check, in which i did. I ran into Tesco in a manic, as i was worried, i could see an extremely large queue at the customer service desk. Due to the importance of my request, i approached the front of the queue and simply stated that i had lost my debit card and to see if anyone has handed it in, i was scared that someone might have found it and used it in the time i was gone. I apologised to the customer at the front and advised i will go to the back of the queue, i just needed reassurance and some sort of support as i was by myself and scared. The customer service advisor, named Julie, was extremely rude, she stated i had to go to the back of the queue and wait my turn. This is completely understandable, but i have worked in retail over christmas for many and i understand how busy it can get but there was no need for the cold shoulder. I went to the back of the queue and waited ten minutes, and it was my turn. Julie served me once again, still with a chip on her shoulder. She initially called me over as it was my turn, but she did not engage or look at me, she continued her conversation with her co-worker. I stood and waited quietly, i did not want to be annoying, i just wanted my card back. Julie then asked if she could help me, even though i had told her the situation previously. I explained i lost my debit card and she asked my name, and she checked her system to find my name not there. She then advised they do not have the card, she said she has been at the counter for the past hour and no one has handed a card in. I was confused, and i advised julie to ask her co-worker or to look behind the till. Julie said no, because it would be in the system if they had it. I was confused and very very stressed out at this point, i suffer through anxiety and could feel my heart racing. As i was leaving the store, it was obvious i was not okay, this is when the security guard asked me if i was okay? In which i responded saying i lost my card, and asked the security guard if anyone had handed him my debit card? He said no, however he advised me to go to the till i was served at as sometimes the till assistants do not get a chance to go to the customer service desk straight away during the busy period.The security guard was wonderful in helping me find the till i was served at, the young girl at the till instantly recognised me to advise me that i left my card and she handed it in to customer service. I could feel my anxiety rise, i was extremely confused yet again. I did not want to face Julie again. I went back to security guard to ask for the manager, he took me to her. The manager was lovely to begin with, and she went with me to customer service to ask about my card. A young girl at the desk said yes, she pulled out a black security box and took my card out of it and gave it to me. I told the manager what happened Julie. Julie continued to be rude and aggressive, she advised she never knew the card was there. I felt like i was a victim of racism. I never have experienced anything like it, the way Julie spoke and looked at me was so downgrading and horrible. Her body language and tone of voice. No-one apologised, and from that moment i knew it was not the place for me to be. I understand christmas is a very busy period, however this is no excuse for me to be victimised or treated like this. I have not been able to relax all day from this as I cannot believe how i was treated. I suffer heavily from anxiety and circumstances like this. Individuals like Julie should NOT be the face of customer service counters, esp during this happy time of the year. I will spreading my story via social media and through friends and family. No-one should be downgraded or demeaned by Julie like i was today. I'm honestly so disappointed and shocked that she was hired with such a foul attitude and view of people. This incident happened on 18/12/2019, between the times of 13:10PM and 13:30PM. Please can the CCTV cameras be checked and my experience be reviewed. I expect Julie to have had a talk about how to treat customers esp when she does not know the circumstances and vulnerability of an individual. I would like an email response.
5 years ago
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