Beware of Writing out Card in Post Office!

Beware of Writing out Card in Post Office!! A couple of days ago I purchased a bereavement card from Asda and went along to the Post Office to write it out and post it.....over the years I have written out many cards in the Post Office. I entered the Post Office with the card in my hand and walked over to the writing desk and began writing out the card. Suddenly the lady who normally stands behind the shop counter appeared before me and in a loud-ish voce in front of other people asked if I'd like to go to the counter and pay for my card. I explained I'd bought the card in Asda and had purposely walked in the Post Office with the card in my hand to avoid any confusion. She defensively replied, "Well I don't see everyone who walks in the door". Full of embarrassment I went to buy my stamp and in my fluster I almost walked away without tapping my debit card on the PDQ card machine, which only added to my embarrassment. I have no idea why she made the assumption I'd stolen the card. ....It's not as if I'd even been looking at the cards in the Post Office. When I entered the shop no one was behind the shop counter and I can only guess that when she returned to the counter and saw me writing out a card she put two and two together and made ten The idea of stealing anything is the last thing on my mind and to be accused of doing so is deeply offensive, especially in the Post Office that I have patronised regularly for 17 years. Sounds silly, but It's hard to shake off the upset it has caused me. Up until this unpleasant experience I have always found the staff to be professional and very friendly. As it is my local Post Office I will continue to go there but will never feel the same about the place again.

Miguel Rodriguez - 14/03/2021 | report this review