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**Guaranano** · 11-06-2011, 12:46 AM

In honor of you being an arty guy I should have said I will just say "repeat" on the net.

Splash over.

Except he isn't the only one complaining. Of course I read of one coffee shop owner that doesn't have a problem because the OWS folks have been coming in and buying beverages and getting warm. The food carts and trucks are also doing a booming business. I was actually just thinking about that this morning. I work a concession stand on weekends, and obviously, I'm thrilled when there's large crowds of people outside. The fact that he is not getting any business from the protestors (who come from a relatively large variety of backgrounds and income levels)... suggests he may need to rethink his marketing strategy and pricing. Protestors need to eat and drink just like everyone else - so why aren't any of them coming in for a sandwhich or decaf? Is his food too expensive, or are his employees creating a hostile atmosphere? There could be any number of explanations.

11-06-2011, 12:46 AM	#22
Guaranano Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 436 Senior Member	In honor of you being an arty guy I should have said I will just say "repeat" on the net. Splash over. Except he isn't the only one complaining. Of course I read of one coffee shop owner that doesn't have a problem because the OWS folks have been coming in and buying beverages and getting warm. The food carts and trucks are also doing a booming business. I was actually just thinking about that this morning. I work a concession stand on weekends, and obviously, I'm thrilled when there's large crowds of people outside. The fact that he is not getting any business from the protestors (who come from a relatively large variety of backgrounds and income levels)... suggests he may need to rethink his marketing strategy and pricing. Protestors need to eat and drink just like everyone else - so why aren't any of them coming in for a sandwhich or decaf? Is his food too expensive, or are his employees creating a hostile atmosphere? There could be any number of explanations.
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