How do you storefront guys handle doing inside windows with customers present. What I mean is tables and such real close to the windows with customers sitting at them. Do you skip those? Waiting for customers to leave, asking them to move or working around the customer doesn’t seem to be a good look. How are these issues typically handled, if you can’t get in before customers arrive?
Thanks,
JD
I usually time those early in the day before business picks up. If it can’t be avoided I just skip the window if I can’t access it.
It’s great if you can get into as many places where indoor seating could be an issue before they open. However, if you only have a finite amount of time in a day, you can’t just jump all over creation for this. When customers in the way is an ongoing issue, we sent at least one tech immediately inside to do every possible window where someone MAY sit. When a window is close by but not uncomfortably close we use discretion in cleaning them or politely ask if nearby patrons mind us carefully working. I’ve also found that subtle things can help get people to either vacate asap or even offer to move sometimes: for instance, don’t act exasperated or roll your eyes or mutter under your breath about them being in your way. Greet them in a friendly way instead. I am amazed how many actually give you the opening you’re hoping for.
Sometimes you simply have to leave some out, though. Idle time kills profits when storefront is involved and it is multiplied by how many techs are on that crew.
Mr.T and danwagoner thanks for the explanation. Great answer and easy way of handling those situations.
Perfect answer
