A Gentle Hint,
_ Tough Customer!

. By Abigail Van Buren

+ 1979 dy Chicago Thibune-N.Y. News Synd. Inc

DEAR ABBY: 1am a salesperson selling women's wear in
a large department stare, We make the minimum wage and
no commission. We Lake great pains to be polite and helpful
regardless of how rude or inconsiderate the customer is. I'm
sure thousands of salespeople encounter the same problems
that ] face daily. Asa favor to all of us, will you please print

is:

HOW T) MAKE A SALESPERSON’S DAY

If you are approached by a salesperson who offers to help .

you, ignore her,

Ask if you.may take more than the permitted number of
garments into the fitting room.

If you are refused, sneak in wihan armload and leave the
rejects on the floor. ;

If your makeup soils a garment, don’t tell the clerk so she ,

can have it cleaned.

Let your children pull off price tags and chew on your fit-
ting room number.

If you normally take a 14, lry to squeeze into a 22. (What
do you care if you split the seams? It's not yours.)

- Should you accidentally break a zipper or pull a button off,
keep quiet. Let the next person who tries iL on mention it.

If. there's a NO SMOKING sign in the fitting roam, light
up anyway, and say you didn’t see the sign. .

If Lhe salesperson is sufficiently conscientious to carefully
compare your signature to the one on your charge plate, act
insulted. —

If you return anything, throw away all the tags and
receipt, and demand a cash refund!

HADIT IN BUFFALO

DEAR ABBY: believe that nursing a baby is a private af-
fair. If a nursing mother wants lo return'te her job, she
should pump her breasts and put the milk into sterile bottles
and place them in the refrigerator for the proper dispensa-
tion by the sitter. What do you think?

ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW

DEAR POINT: Ifthe mother can have her child brought
TO her for nursing (at her own expense) and forego her caf-
fee break for her baby's milk break, Fd go along with it, But
demanding that employers provide a special set-up for nurs-
ing mothers would be a costly accommodation for which the
consumer (or taxpayer) would have to pay, and I'm opposed
to it.

DEAR ABBY: My parents were hitters. They never ac-
tually beat us viciously, but were quick to reach out and slap
when angered, whether punishment was warranted or not,
Anger was expressed verbally in our household, too; not ra-
tionally, but loudly and often cruelly.

My problem is that I grew up learning this kind of
behavior and I can't seem to contro] myself, My husband,
who is fairly even-tempered, is horrified when I reach out

and slap his face during an argument, (The rest of the Lime

we have an excellent relationship.)

also can't contro! my tongue and often say things in the
heat of anger I'm later ashamed of. -

We're not sure yet if we,want children, byt know I'd*bet-
fer clean up my act if we evel have them. Canybul'tell me
how to break these terrible habits?
: ASHAMED

DEAR ASHAMED: Habits are learned behavior. And
what has been learned can be unlearned? When you feel
yourself becoming angry—and BEFORE you lose con-
trol—leave the room and cool olf.

CONFIDENTIAL TO “SWINGING IN THE TOWERS":
Your suggested 11th commandment, “Thou shalt not get
caught,” is very catchy, but if you obey the first 10, you
won't need an 11th,

Your Individual

Horoscope

Frances Drake

FOR TUESDAY, .
SEPTEMBER 18, 1979

ARIES :
(Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) TES
Favorable trends for a
pleasure trip, attendance at a
cultural event, and the en-
joyment of hobbies. The stars
are favorable for romance.
TAURUS
(Apr. 20 to May 20) Baa”
Invite others to your place
for good times. Seek loans for
property improvements. A
family member has happy
news to share with you.

. GEMINI nie

(May 21 to June 20)
You should feel optimistic
about a relationship. Keep in

touch with others for ‘

favorable news affecting
income and family affairs.
CANCER :

(June 21 to July 22) Cs
"A stroke of financial good
Juck now possible. Capitalize
on opportunity. Family talks
‘go well, Interesting news from
relatives.

LEO
(July 23 to Aug. 22) Ra

A buoyant mood marks your
approach to others now. New
romantic interests should be
favorably impressed.
Optimism attracts benefits.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) my

Good news about one who
had a prior setback. Support
from family members adds to
confidence. Financial
discussions bring success,
LIBRA
(Sept. 23 to Oct, 22) Ad B

Luck through friends, Be
sure to accept invitations.
Share thoughts with others
who will certainly support you
now. Keep confidences.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Mae

The accent is on career
advancement, Ask for’ raise
and take other appropriate
steps for success. The p.m.
favors a private talk.
SAGITTARIUS x Pre
(Nav. 22 to Dec. 21)

. Good news from a distance,
Make travel plans and keep
abreast of cultural hap-
penings. Talks with business
associates are fruitful
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) W

Luck through partners.
Others may wish to share
their good fortune with you.
Be alert for financial op-
portunities, Show interest.
AQUARIUS Pow
(Jan, 20 to Feb, 18)

Harmony indicated in close
relationships, whether new or
old. Follow the lead of others
for happy times. Stress
togetherness.

PISCES
(Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) HEY

Projects initiated now meet
with success. Luck in con-
nection with employment
opportunities, Seek the work
that matches your heart’s
desire.

What kind of day will
tomorrow be? To find out what
the stars say, read the
forecast given for your birth
Sign. ,

8197) Univivial Pras Svidicot

“What have you been feeding that partot?”

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