Lost a mechanic (long post)

[Becky]

That's what you should take with you to see the manager- a German Shepherd! Now there's some back-up!

Seriously though, good luck and be strong. I know that you'll do fine!

[sundial]

Kali has your back.

[Becky]

Kali has your back.

*squeals* Puppy!

[Fujichants]

Oh, what a beautiful dog! Thanks for the support everybody! I will update to let you know how it goes.

[Zen]

Nothing like a dog in uniform...

[Fujichants]

So...I called the store today to see if the manager is in and if I can schedule a time to come meet with him.

And that stupid mechanic picks up.

I don't want to see him or run into him. Or talk to him.

What do I do?

[sundial]

Drat! I wonder if the store has caller i.d. and he figured it was you calling?

Call from your BF's cell or a pay phone and ask to speak with the manager. Then tell him if it's possible you'd like to meet with him at the shop after closing--when the mechanic is not there. Tell him there as an incident with the mechanic.

[Becky]

So...I called the store today to see if the manager is in and if I can schedule a time to come meet with him.

And that stupid mechanic picks up.

I don't want to see him or run into him. Or talk to him.

What do I do?

Calmly and professionally ask to speak to the manager. When you make your appointment, make it for an off-site location nearby. A coffee house, deli, whatever. It may have to be at a slightly inconvenient time (e.g. before or after the manager's shift), but it will be worth it. EDIT: Absolutely tell him/her over the phone that you have had a disturbing incident with a member of his/her staff, and that you are not comfortable visiting the shop.

IMHO, of course.