Maintaining an H relationship

[papertiger]

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[DB8]

Two simple words: “thank you”

Hermes SA’s are not allowed to receive individual gifts. Gifts for all the staff is okay (a box of chocolates) - pre pandemic of course.

You want to continually show your gratitude for your SA? Buy everything in sight.

 

[kittynui]

Just wondering how is everyone thanks your SA? Do you buy them coffee or anything? From social media I thought the store who is offered a lots gift and goodie to the customers. Can anyone share your experience? It’s stupid to buy them a gift card?

My Paris SA said she cannot accepts gift that cannot be shared…
Therefore cannot give a personal gift

 

[QuelleFromage]

With an envelope of small unmarked bills /s

 

[maxroxxherhandbags]

Your SA is doing their job pure and simple.
A verbal 'thank you' and being a nice undemanding customer should be all the thanks he or she needs.

 

[corgimom11]

Cookies or another commission check?

If I was a SA, what would I choose.....

 

[Hermes Nuttynut]

They should be thanking me.

 

[Perja]

Personal gifts are not allowed so I occasionally get a large-ish box of something for their break room and write a nice message just for my SA (leaving the envelope unsealed so managers can check them out too). Not too often though, just for big occasions like Xmas.

 

[Muffin_Top]

I thank the SAs verbally for their help, and on the next visit ask if they are here to help me.
Offering gifts to someone for selling me something is a behaviour I truly discovered on tpf and never saw anywhere else in my life.

 

[QuelleFromage]

Honestly I do the usual, bring cookies for holidays and other simple things that can be shared. What I do not know is what to gift the SA (female) that made a pass at my husband. LOL. I mean I have ideas.....

 

[Sakuraca]

Personal gifts are not allowed so I occasionally get a large-ish box of something for their break room and write a nice message just for my SA (leaving the envelope unsealed so managers can check them out too). Not too often though, just for big occasions like Xmas.

I sent my SA a box of pastries earlier but after that visits she seems like distance away from me. She always revert to me by email for everything I have been looking and she is able to help me get 3 bags and other accessories so far. I feel strange, just wondering if I did something wrong.

 

[Sakuraca]

They should be thanking me.

I do agree with you.

 

[Sakuraca]

I thank the SAs verbally for their help, and on the next visit ask if they are here to help me.
Offering gifts to someone for selling me something is a behaviour I truly discovered on tpf and never saw anywhere else in my life.

Sometimes, I worried about them feeling like being bribed or pressured.

 

[Perja]

I thank the SAs verbally, and on the next visit ask if they are here to help me.
Offering gifts to someone for selling me something is a behaviour I truly discovered on tpf and never saw anywhere else in my life.

Sometimes, I worried about them feeling like being bribed or pressured.

I don’t see it as “offering gifts to someone selling me something” or a bribe. It’s more “giving a token to someone I appreciate and who I have a friendly professional relationship with”. Of course, it depends on your level of comfort with your SA, too.

I sent my SA a box of pastries earlier but after that visits she seems like distance away from me. She always revert to me by email for everything I have been looking and she is able to help me get 3 bags and other accessories so far. I feel strange, just wondering if I did something wrong.

Unless your SA stops helping you get your items, I wouldn’t read too much into it. Thy may be having an off-period, or super busy. My SA went from super responsive to 0-answer for weeks, but later let me know how slammed they were at the store.

 

[A1aGypsy]

Honestly I do the usual, bring cookies for holidays and other simple things that can be shared. What I do not know is what to gift the SA (female) that made a pass at my husband. LOL. I mean I have ideas.....

I think we need to hear this story in detail and then we can help with options.

 

[Sakuraca]

I think we need to hear this story in detail and then we can help with options.

Sure! I sent my SA Christmas gift card last year. She was politely accepted it and I continued making appointments seeing her during pandemic. I bought a few items every visited but I see her may be 4 times in a year. Last summer I bought a sandal I thought I really like it but my hubby commented my feet’s swimming in this sandals. So I decided to exchanged for another pair of loafers and I brought some pastries during the visit But the next time I see her, she keep telling me how busy is her and not taking appointment anymore but she told me they’re next person waiting for her. I was there waited for more than 30 minutes. I just don’t understand. In my email I asked her for a scarf availability and I also mentioned if I should just look for anyone who is available next time? She never come back. I just want to know if I’m doing too much? Also, I’m not filthy rich like some. I just bought what I likes and will continue to do so. I’m not familiar with Hermes game. Do you think this could be an issue? Please tell me if I’m thinking too much. Thanks everyone.