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Family Dollar Complaint - A 'Wee-Wee' little Problem - Washroom privileges
Washroom privileges - Complaint
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS -- I had been avoiding Family Dollar stores due to the fact that the stores always seemed to have boxes everywhere...At times, I would just leave...
Well, I needed some tissue paper; and there was the Family Dollar. After shopping for about five minutes, my eight year old realized that he had to 'ease nature', and could not hold it. So he's doing the 'pee-pee' dance as I inquire about using the facilities. Well, I was told that my son could not use the washroom, and that there was no way for anyone to get to the facilities, do to the overload of boxes in the back....Now, mind you, there's not another washroom for at least a block; and when you gotta go you gotta go!...So we run outside behind this filthy dumpster, and I assist my little one in how to take care of his business. When we come back in the store, before touching my cart, an resuming shopping, I see a bottle of hand sanitizer at the second register. I squirt once for me and my son. As he's rubbing his hands together, the manager yells out, "A MAMM...ARE YOU GOING TO PAY FOR THAT"! I was so embarrasssed. She was so loud that all eyes turned to me and my son. I politely asked how much did it cost, and when she replied $1.85 I walked away....
First of all, if we had access to the washroom facilities my child and I would not have had to go outside to the dumpsters. Secondly, my only other options would have been to let him wet his pants in the store...or try to make it to the K. F.C. a block away (you have to make a purchase there to use the facilities) I know times are tough, and the world is crazy, but for the life of me, I do not understand how a place can want your business, take your money, and deny you one of the most basic needs that there is....
So from now on, I'm shopping at Walmart. I know what some may say about the store, but at least they allow you to use the washroom!
Mrs B.
Well, I needed some tissue paper; and there was the Family Dollar. After shopping for about five minutes, my eight year old realized that he had to 'ease nature', and could not hold it. So he's doing the 'pee-pee' dance as I inquire about using the facilities. Well, I was told that my son could not use the washroom, and that there was no way for anyone to get to the facilities, do to the overload of boxes in the back....Now, mind you, there's not another washroom for at least a block; and when you gotta go you gotta go!...So we run outside behind this filthy dumpster, and I assist my little one in how to take care of his business. When we come back in the store, before touching my cart, an resuming shopping, I see a bottle of hand sanitizer at the second register. I squirt once for me and my son. As he's rubbing his hands together, the manager yells out, "A MAMM...ARE YOU GOING TO PAY FOR THAT"! I was so embarrasssed. She was so loud that all eyes turned to me and my son. I politely asked how much did it cost, and when she replied $1.85 I walked away....
First of all, if we had access to the washroom facilities my child and I would not have had to go outside to the dumpsters. Secondly, my only other options would have been to let him wet his pants in the store...or try to make it to the K. F.C. a block away (you have to make a purchase there to use the facilities) I know times are tough, and the world is crazy, but for the life of me, I do not understand how a place can want your business, take your money, and deny you one of the most basic needs that there is....
So from now on, I'm shopping at Walmart. I know what some may say about the store, but at least they allow you to use the washroom!
Mrs B.
Comments:
Posted by MRM on 2009-06-15:
I guess you wont be going to Family Dollar at all.
Posted by madconsumer on 2009-06-15:
retail stores are not required to offer facilities to patrons.
i am sure the manager suspected you of opening a fresh bottle of hand sanitizer. did you let her know it was on the counter?
just be glad your son did not torch the store like the brat child did here. this brat caused over a million dollars damage, and 10 people lost their jobs. his excuse? he was mad at his mother. then the next week he tried to torch a gas station, that was when they locked him away.
i am sure the manager suspected you of opening a fresh bottle of hand sanitizer. did you let her know it was on the counter?
just be glad your son did not torch the store like the brat child did here. this brat caused over a million dollars damage, and 10 people lost their jobs. his excuse? he was mad at his mother. then the next week he tried to torch a gas station, that was when they locked him away.
Posted by MissMarple on 2009-06-15:
Where did that happen, madc?
Posted by madconsumer on 2009-06-15:
here in chatt town missmarple.
Posted by MissMarple on 2009-06-15:
That's disturbing.
Posted by BokiBean on 2009-06-15:
That was just rude of the employee to yell at you like that. No excuse!!!
Posted by MissMarple on 2009-06-15:
Madconsumer is right. The establishment is not required to offer facilities. Hey, it would be nice, but it's up to them.
A LONG time ago, I was hanging out with some friends in Tijuana. I REALLY had to go ( I was actually crying ), and no restaurant would let me use their bathroom, unless we were dining there.
A couple of my friends got the server to seat them, letting them think we were going to order food. I got to use the bathroom, then we all ran out.
A LONG time ago, I was hanging out with some friends in Tijuana. I REALLY had to go ( I was actually crying ), and no restaurant would let me use their bathroom, unless we were dining there.
A couple of my friends got the server to seat them, letting them think we were going to order food. I got to use the bathroom, then we all ran out.
Posted by MissMarple on 2009-06-15:
So true, Boki. The yelling was uncalled for.
Posted by C2O on 2009-06-15:
MM, you should have done like the locals and used the sidewalk. Come to think of it, they do the same thing while visiting here. Cancel that idea.
Posted by BokiBean on 2009-06-15:
MM, I like your style..
Posted by littleyaya on 2009-06-15:
When I'm drunk, I'll pee anywhere.
Posted by BokiBean on 2009-06-15:
Bodysuits were fun for that... :D
Posted by PepperElf on 2009-06-16:
do 8 year olds normally get to the "omg i have to go NOW or i'll wet my pants" state?
i mean a 4 year old i can understand but at 8?
i mean a 4 year old i can understand but at 8?
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