[Ditter]

I have not driven to the mall, found a parking space, made it through the thugs in the parking lot and into the store, to have a conversation with the sales clerk. If I am in a hurry I will ask for something, otherwise I will browse until I find it. “May I help you?” is enough conversation for me.

[HIDEK6]

The sales clerk gets paid for selling. That's why he's trying to have a conversation with you.

If you want to blow him off, that's OK, but to criticize him for doing his job indicates you lack the understanding of what is occurring.

[wideminded]

“May I help you?” is enough conversation for me.

That's too much conversation for me. I rate stores more highly that don't assault me with that question as soon as I enter.