I went to Best Buy last Tuesday for one thing.

One thing.

I was in, I was getting it, and I was getting out. That was the plan.

Then somebody ruined it.

I'm standing there looking at a display when this guy in a branded polo materializes out of nowhere.

Not a Best Buy employee. One of those third-party salesmen they let set up shop in the middle of the aisle like a toll booth you didn't agree to.

"Hey sir, can I ask who you have for your cell service?"

I told him I was all set. Kept moving.

He followed.

"Are you happy with what you're paying? Because we're running a promotion right now and if you just give me two minutes……."

I told him no thank you, I was in a hurry.

He was not deterred.

By the time I finally broke free, I had completely lost my train of thought. Forgot where I was going. Forgot what I needed.

Stood in the middle of Best Buy looking like I'd just been spun around blindfolded.

My wife thinks I overreact to this stuff. Maybe she's right. I'm generally fine talking to people.

But there's something about being ambushed mid-mission that scrambles my brain completely.

I don't mind a store employee asking if I need help. That's their job and I respect it.

But these third-party folks aren't there to help you find anything. They're there to sell you something you walked in with zero intention of buying. The "can I help you" is just the opening move.

I ended up leaving without my one thing.

Drove home empty-handed and irritated.

Does this happen to anybody else or is it just me?

Enjoy your Sunday!

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