Social networking started out as something teens and those in their early 20s did. What began as a very age-specific fad has transformed into a new dimension of daily lives for those of all ages. Social networking through websites such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and others, has crossed the age boundaries. [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Blab About Your Job As A Mystery Shopper
When friends ask you what you do for a living, should you tell them you are a mystery shopper? There are many different aspects to consider before you jump in with a firm yes or no response. Certainly nobody wants to lie straight out to friends, but there may be several [...]
How To AVOID Being Revealed As A Mystery Shopper
Having your identity as a mystery shopper revealed during a site visit can be a nightmare. This worst-case scenario happens rarely, but it CAN happen to you. There are a number of things that you may do that can cause you to unknowingly reveal your true identity to the store’s staff [...]
How To Handle Being Revealed As A Mystery Shopper
There are a large number of mystery shopping assignments that require you to reveal yourself to the store staff and manager as a mystery shopper during your site visit. However, more assignments require you to keep your identity hidden. In most mystery shopping assignments, you will walk through your entire [...]
How To Cope With Mystery Shopping Paranoia
You can be calm, cool, and collected one minute, coasting through your site visit without a problem. But one slightly odd look from a salesperson can lead you to feel extremely nervous and anxious. Perhaps the look was a little longer than it should have been or there was a slight [...]