Jul 31 2008
Walking Target
That would be me, apparently - a walking Mary Kay Cosmetics Target to be exact. It’s bad enough that I have an addiction to shopping at Target, but when I’m standing there in the children’s underwear aisle looking for some NON-pink-flowery-or-Hannah-Montana-y bikini briefs for the Catholic Girlie, I really don’t expect to be approached by a Mary Kay representative giving away free facials. And yet, that’s exactly what happened yesterday. Underwear aisle and all. Huh?
So here’s how it all went down - I’m standing there smack dab in the girl’s section of the local Super Target looking baffled because I cannot find plain ‘ole white or beige undies in my daughter’s size when this 20 year old-ish woman approaches me:
- Her: Wow! Is that a real Coach handbag? I love it!
- Me: Actually, no. It’s a knock-off. *moves handbag closer to self*
- Her: Oh, well it’s really very nice. Hey! That’s such a pretty necklace you’re wearing!
- Me: Why, err, thank you. *furrows brow thinking this woman is getting stranger by the moment*
- Her: By the way, I just started selling Mary Kay cosmetics, and we have a great new line of colors, and I’m giving FREE FACIALS. Here let me give you my card.
- Me: No, that’s ok. I already have a Mary Kay person.
- Her: Ohhh! What’s her name? Maybe I know her!
- Me: Hmmm… I can’t seem to remember. It always escapes me, silly isn’t it?
- Her: Well, ok then. But I do like your necklace. Have a really great day!
Then I’m left pushing my cart quickly in the opposite direction thinking to myself, What happened there? Was I really just accosted by a Mary Kay salesperson? That was so odd. I guess building a client base in the makeup-selling industry requires desperate measures - but I mean really now. Her approach freaked even me out, and I don’t think I freak out quite that easily.
What in the world was the name of my Mary Kay person anyway? *shakes head*
5 Responses to “Walking Target”
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That is not the way to get clients!!! I wouldn’t be sure if she wanted to sell you stuff or steal from you!! Oh she owns Coach and has nice jewerly…let’s get her alone!!!
Too bad she didn’t have a supervisor to complain to!!
@Nadine - Seriously! To think she actually touched my handbag. *ggrrrr*
There’s a reason why I call it “Mary Cult”!!
Mary Cult….too funny.
I used to be a Mary Kay rep WAY back in the day 20 years ago….it really was a good skin care system - just wish they’d go mainstream - they’d do way better with it.
@VENTL8R - Ouch! That’s kinda harsh… but I can now see where you’re coming from.
@Holy - For some reason, I just cannot imagine you as a Mary Kay rep. Not that you wouldn’t be a great saleswoman, it’s just the visual that escapes me.