The Shoe Salesman, Jean-Baptiste Mallet (Grasse 1759-1835 Paris) (c) Metropolitan Museum of Art Salespeople have been around for as long as we've had
commerce.
Kneeling at the customer's feet, they've helped us try on shoes.
They've stood behind counters waiting for us to approach.
They've trailed us through stores eager to guide our purchases.
Why did we develop a practice of prostrating ourselves in the
name of sales?
Have you ever worked in the service industry? For commission?
Do you like to be waited on by a salesperson?
Do you think the culture of service has died out with the shift to
online shopping? Or is doting service valued even more
highly now?
commerce.
Kneeling at the customer's feet, they've helped us try on shoes.
They've stood behind counters waiting for us to approach.
They've trailed us through stores eager to guide our purchases.
Why did we develop a practice of prostrating ourselves in the
name of sales?
Have you ever worked in the service industry? For commission?
Do you like to be waited on by a salesperson?
Do you think the culture of service has died out with the shift to
online shopping? Or is doting service valued even more
highly now?
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