[NCLUG] cheap cat5 cable

[Michael Dwyer]

> I won't presume you to tell you what to do: that's your choice. But I 
> have found that speaking up does work, and was asking why you didn't try 
> it: all too often in the early 21st century, people do not know that 
> they are being rude unless you speak up and protest their lack of 
> manners. Silence simply engenders the continued behavior. And 
> complaining will sometimes work.
> 
>> Customer service is king. 
> 
> Unfortunately, not always, and for damn sure, especially not in Boulder.

Apparently, not in the UK, either.  I found this story recently.  I 
thought it was sort of interesting.  In general, europeans don't expect 
the personal service that people in America (apparently) expect.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/2542923.stm

For what it is worth, I've had to wait around in Wintronic, too.  But 
I'm usually able to amuse myself with the assorted toys they have 
scattered around.  Personally, I think the people who work there are 
quite professional and knowledgable -- something that is faaaaar too 
lacking in so many other technical retailers.  I shudder whenever I see 
High Speed Monster Cable(tm) EtherNet cable...