[Sca-cooks] shopping shyness?

[Robin Carroll-Mann]

Jadwiga Zajaczkowa / Jenne Heise wrote:

>But I found out that some people are uncomfortable sharing this kind of 
>information about our club. Is it just a personal difference (after all, 
>I was a cute  spoilt kid and happily talked to anyone when I was little 
>too...) or is it a regional SCA thing? 
>
My standard explanation is "club dinner".  If I'm approaching store 
personnel to ask about prices, I'll say something like, "I'm in charge 
of a club dinner for 150.  What would the price be if I bought those by 
the case?"  If the person asks, I'll explain more -- how much more 
depends on the situation.  Aside from the fact that I'm shy talking with 
strangers, the situation usually doesn't lend itself to schmoozing.  On 
a Saturday afternoon, the meat manager at Costco doesn't have the time 
or inclination to chat.

Brighid ni Chiarain