so i saw someone making their own more current masterlist of tips, tricks and other things to know about finessing billion dollar corporations so i thought id jump in and make one of my own! you may have seen my post about the actual business masterlist (which is outdated so dont take it as 100% fact) but this is more of a general list of tips you can use for any store!
1. Be NICE. i literally can’t stress this enough, say hi to the workers, respond kindly if they ask you a question, smile. however, don’t strike up a conversations and don’t ask them any questions. if they ask you if you need help with anything, politely and quickly decline. you don’t want them remembering you for any reason, so be short and kind and don’t linger around them. that leads us into number 2.
2. Dress plain. this ties in with the last tip, you don’t want workers looking at you and making note of something about you, facial piercings, vibrantly colored hair, clothes with pop culture references, charms, pins and keychains are all identifying features and accessories that can help you stick out. try to dress down, but not dirty. you want to look clean and put together but also casual like you’re just shopping. my best advice is jeans and a plain t-shirt or long sleeve.
3. Make a list. making a list will help you stay on track and help eliminate anxiety and wandering around without direction. this will also help prevent you from going overboard and getting cocky or greedy. it happens to ALL of us, so don’t feel bad if you start to notice yourself wanting more. take a break, reset, and make a list! this isn’t to say that if you see something that isn’t on your list you can’t get it, but you’ll have an easier time deciphering between your wants and needs.
4. Get to know the store. this is crucial because many stores, despite being the same company, are run and managed very differently. for example, someone’s d0ll@r tr33 might be incredibly easy, while someone else’s could have workers who specifically look out for l!fters. shop at the store beforehand once or twice to get a feel for what you’re working with. check cam locations and check for tags, that way you know what to expect.
5. Actually buy something. this isn’t so much hard advice as it is a good suggestion, since i know many of us don’t have money to spend in the first place. but if you can afford to buy a few things, it will really help remove any suspicion. ONLY do this if you’re 100% positive that nobody saw you conceal, otherwise it would cause more issues.
6. Stay calm. the last thing you want is to look anxious or suspicious. be calm, you’re just shopping remember? as long as you’re checking your surroundings, concealing quickly and hiding from cameras you will be okay. there’s no need to panic. if you can do that, you’ll be a-okay.
okie dokie that’s all for now cuties but if you want me to do like store-specific lists i can do that too! grocery stores, malls, thrift stores, lmk!! 🫶🏼
