My Love/Hate Relationship with Japanese Customer Service

Japan is a super polite country, that is one thing that I love about it. Customer service is super high quality, but there are times when I am not so much a fan. I love it...until I go clothes shopping...

In Japan, when you goes clothes shopping, the clerks are very attentive, especially when you are trying stuff on. Even when I want to just show my friend or my boyfriend, the clerk comes over, asks me what I think and stays over and talks until I go back in the dressing room. I know it is polite, but I want to talk real opinions with my friends. I feel too guilty saying something negative in front of the store clerk, but maybe it is just me. 

This gets even worse with bras. When I go bra shopping, the clerks always come to the dressing room, asking if everything is ok. Sometimes they prompt like they are going to open the curtain. I know it is their job, but I hate it.

It is not all bad though. Sometimes when trying on a new style, or if I am just not having a confident day the clerks can help me feel more confident in pulling a piece off. Plus, they have great style, so if I feel like something is off, they typically recommend great items that match well. Sometimes their confidence boost is too much, and I over spend, but I know that makes the companies happy. Haha. 

The clerk helped me pick out this red sweater with my white shirt. It gives it something more special.

A clerk helped me select the frill piece under my sweater to give this causal look a more girly feel.

Like anything, there are pros and cons. Let me know how you feel about Japanese customer service when it comes to clothes shopping!