Jell D.
Yelp
Date: October 13, 2025
Today, I went to Walmart to purchase some Play Doh. I could only find the individual containers, so I asked an employee named Aubrey (a female with short hair) if she could show me where the Play Doh in bulk was located. She told me they should be in the aisles, mentioned that things had been moved around because of Christmas, and said she was running late so she was busy.
When I asked if she could please show me where in the aisle they were since I had already looked and couldn't find them she told me to "give her a second" and left. I waited for her for a while, but she never returned. Later, I saw her in another aisle and asked for her name. She did not apologize or acknowledge me, and simply ignored my request for further help.
This behavior was very unprofessional. Even if an employee is busy, it's important to take a moment to assist customers properly or at least communicate clearly. Aubrey could have:
* Politely explained that she would get someone else to help if she was occupied.
* Let me know approximately how long she would be or directed me to a specific aisle or section.
* Apologized for the delay or inconvenience.
This situation could have been handled much better with basic customer service courtesy and communication. I recommend that Aubrey receive additional customer service training, especially regarding communication, follow-up, and professionalism when assisting customers.