This is from the footwear section (women and kids) of Centrepoint in Ruwi. A small portion in the floor is left uncovered, exposing electric wires, which could pose danger to tiny tots wandering in the vicinity. With the kind of attention to detail the store is known for, surprising they didn’t notice this one.

Lately, I have been noticing that Omani and Filipina ladies manning the cash counters are quite reluctant to gift-wrap items. I can understand their plight when the counter is busy, but not always. They give excuses like “gift wrap paper over” or “it will take time”. Couple of times, I took the trouble of taking those wraps and doing it myself at home. It doesn’t work always. A few days back, I had the time, so I waited to check their patience levels and in the process mine as well. Reluctantly, a Filipina – with a grim look on her face – wrapped the items, a handbag and a shirt, and the effort consumed a cool 15 minutes. To test your patience levels, head to Centrepoint!