“The store employees wore shirts and ties and would give you scowl if you even slightly misbehaved. “
My grandkids wouldn’t have the slightest idea what that means.
About 15 years ago I went to Filene’s pricey shoe department and said I wanted a black,high heeled pump and gave my size. The guy left,came back with about 8 boxes,dropped them on the floor,and said “Here,try these on” and he walked away.
I got up and walked away .
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Solution: “Nordstrom”.