Was I mean to salesman?

[atomic-fly]

I was looking at computers at Best Buy when
a salesman approaches.
*hi I'm so and so, shakes hand, what's your name?*
I said that's alright I'm just looking.
*i still want to know your name*
I'm not ready to commit to anything...backing away from him.
I kind of made a bee line for the exit after that.
I just felt like my space was being violated, but the
guy was friendly and I felt a little bad by my reaction to him.

[ThomCat]

1. You did right.

It's a common sales tactic. Once they know your name they create a false sense of intimacy that helps with high pressure sales tactics.

[genieroze]

2. Wow, I always go to Best Buy and I never had anything like that happen.

Can I help you?, No I'm just looking. Let me know if you need help. That's it.

[snacker]

3. I would have done the same thing. n/t

[sendero]

4. You didn't do anything wrong..

... and neither did he :)

[grace0418]

5. "I still want to know your name"- WTF?!

Since when does a salesperson at Best Buy have the right to demand that you identify yourself? You didn't do ANYTHING wrong in your reaction.

If that had been me, I would've replied "Well, I STILL want to be left in peace. It looks like neither one of us is getting what we want."

[LSK]

6. yeah, i hate those stalker-sales people in stores

[ContraBass Black]

7. You shouldn't have backed away.

You should have turned and marched.

[Ariana Celeste]

8. Eww. I would have done the same.

I don't like giving my name to sales people. As far as I'm concerned, when you say "I'm just looking", that means they should find another customer to question.

[atomic-fly]

9. I did have a gift card(rebate) burning a hole in my pocket....

but they chased me out. I'll try again next week.