Hairdo’s-Tattoos-Piercings
This is a pic of one of my local studios. I dropped in on a whim on a Saturday afternoon, because I was curious. Is having a hair salon together with tattoos and piercings a good idea? Tattooers and piercers have been lumped together for a while, pretty much by default, but hair? It makes sense, in a way, but it’s pretty much frowned on in the industry, both for hygienic reasons, and because most often hair salons offer only gunned piercings, which are crap.
The most positive part of the visit was the very nice owner of the studio, who graciously showed me around, but I have to say I was disappointed. Or maybe puzzled. Although the sign on the front indicated that the shop opens at 10 am on Saturdays, at just after noon, there were no piercers or hairstylists present, and the receptionist wandered in while I was there.
Where’s the door? I was given a tour, but with no mention of anti-contamination procedures, no “this is where our autoclave is” or anything. I was shown the “piercing room” which had no door, and opened into a tattooing area. There was a curtain rod . . . but no curtain in evidence. This burns me–what kind of piercer makes no provision for privacy for the clients? I was told that the shop had two piercers, and if one had been there, I would have inquired about their procedures in more detail. But there was no jewelry on display at all just a lot of old skateboarding magazines. No tattooer or piercer portfolios in the reception area, either.
So, how would a potential piercee be able to evaluate the services, cleanliness, or jewelry? You’ll notice that there’s a beautifully done sign in the front, and there was obviously a lot of care given to the look of the shop, but it’s all style no substance. At least there was no loud rock music and groups of people hanging around smoking in front, but the whole thing is so unprofessional. Where are the employees? Where is the jewelry? Where’s the damn door to the piercing room? The only people who were there were two guys, presumably tattooers, who were working on drawings. This is further indication that piercing is treated as a poor stepchild in the body art industry.
I’ve often said that I live in a podunk town, and there are no good piercers, and unfortunately I find no evidence at Do’s and Tattoos to contradict this. Honestly, it was Halloween afternoon, so maybe people were off doing other things that day. Maybe it’s the economy, and maybe it’s just poor business practices. But what if I had wanted a piercing? Or a haircut? I need more than a nice reception. And the apostrophe bugs me.
November 16, 2009 at 6:06 pm |
I’m not sure when you went into that shop but they actually have 4 tattoo artists with one full time piercer there at all times. 3 tattoo stations in one room and 1 private station in the back along with a private piercing station. I’ve had a hair cut, a tattoo, and a piercing from the shop and i now refuse to go anywhere else. they have a ton of art all around and everyone there were super nice. for being such an expert at piercings you don’t seem to have any yourself, how long have you been going around to shops and evalutaing them, because you got this one completely WRONG!!!
November 16, 2009 at 6:35 pm |
Hey there. It’s nice to have a dissenting opinion, and I’m glad you have had a good experience at the shop. The owner was very nice. I’m not sure I would get pierced there, however, especially since the piercing “room” didn’t have a door, and that is one standard that’s very necessary. Also, I can’t say it was a full “review” since neither of the piercers were there, despite it being during regular hours, and I didn’t get a chance to ask them where the jewelry was, how long they trained, where their portfolios were, or see their spore tests. They may be nice folks, but my search for a piercing in town that I can trust is still ongoing.
If you’ll take a look at my About page, you’ll find some further info, including the list of my piercings: “I currently have, or have had in the past, these piercings: Chest anchor, Lobes, Helix, Industrial, Tragus, Tongue, Septum, Nipples, Navel, Inner Labia, and Clitoral Hood. My body is a constantly changing canvas. And yes, I am also tattooed.” I have been getting tattoos since about 1990, and currently have six, including a full, 20 hour back piece by Dawn Purnell in Santa Fe. I have been pierced by rogue piercers, famous piercers, and piercers on the corner. I’ve worked closely with Elayne Angel, one of the most respected piercers in the world, on her book, The Piercing Bible, and have been a patron member of the Association of Professional Piercers for 5 years.
Even if I had no mods, I’m still entitled to an opinion, and entitled to expect professionalism from body artists in my town. I want to encourage better training and standards in local piercers. They sure need it!
It’s also really important, obviously, to educate the general public on what to expect, and what to demand from their piercers. This is what I am trying to do here. You might take a look at the Piercees’ bill of rights here to remind yourself of what a top-notch piercing studio would offer: http://www.safepiercing.org/piercing/know-your-rights/
I’m not really sure how well Dos and Tattoos would comply with these points, since again, there was no jewelry on display, no portfolios, and no evidence that they were running a professional piercing operation. And no piercer to ask. As a piercing aficionado, it troubles me when I see piercers relegated to an afterthought, a “poor cousin” of tattoos. It’s not just these guys; it’s everyone in EP, and most body art studios everwhere. Which is why I go to Evolution, a dedicated APP piercing studio in ABQ.
I will say this for Dos and Tattoos: It was pretty clean, there was no loud rock music, and all their employees weren’t standing around the front smoking. That definitely puts it a cut above most around here. But am I wrong to demand more? I don’t think so.
November 16, 2009 at 7:24 pm |
I have recently had the pleasure of visiting this establishment and on the contrary found it to be a breath of fresh air in a town of monotony. I would under different circumstances agree with you that having a hair salon and tattoo/piercing studio in the same building is a strange idea. However, and I quote “I’ve often said that I live in a podunk town” To me being a resident of this “podunk town” triggers an appreciation for the seldom times that new ideas come to life. Especially in this case, when the business at hand offers these services within a dual level building, which fortunately clears the issue of any hygienic problems that may arise from salon contaminates co-mingling with tattoo or piercing stations.
With that being said, my experience was quite different than that of your Halloween day disappointment. I did see a sanitizing station, but did not at any point expect that it be exclusively displayed to me as a customer. However, I have no doubt that if I were to have asked questions regarding its existence, the employees would have had no problem pointing it out and explaining its features to me. (On a side note, the fact that you brought that up in your blog, is to me essentially the same as wondering why every time you go to the grocery store they do not introduce their safety policies to you, very strange observation on your part, a little nit picky even.) Regardless, I am assuming now that this shop either has been completely revamped in the last couple of weeks or you were just not observant enough during your tour. However I did see several tattoo and piercing portfolios (downstairs where these services are performed) therefore as a client knew exactly what to expect and when receiving my piercing (surface piercing) was taken into a separate room complete with door and sufficient privacy.
Also, I did see the skateboarding magazines you were referring to upstairs in the salon waiting area, along with hair, men’s and tattoo magazines. I did not visit the shop early in the afternoon, so luckily when I stopped in they seemed to be fully staffed. I also noticed no jewelry displayed in cases other than the jewelry I purchased for my piercing to which they had an abundance, but then again come on why is that a big deal since although we do live in this podunk town the one thing we do have is an abundance of “junk jewelry” in tattoo/piercing shops. The market for that in El Paso is so over saturated, that I do not blame these guys for only stocking quality jewelry for piercings actually performed there and also appreciated the fact that when I did ask my piercer as to the reasoning behind them not stocking extra jewelry a simple explanation was offered that opposed to investing more in “junk jewelry” they invested in quality jewelry for their piercing clients with emphasis placed on quality. Now you said you toured this place, I am sure if you would have inquired as I did, they would have offered you the same explanation and quite possibly relieved you of your disappointment, seeing as you’re in the business of appreciating good piercing practices. On another side note, I suppose if I wanted extras I could have inquired as to purchasing them just the same.
In the end, when I came across your blog it struck me as a bit ironic. You the seemingly adventurous and sadly pessimistic woman, walks into a business located in a city which biggest fault lies in its inability to appreciate new ideas and continue to bash it for being exactly that. Furthermore, nitpick your way into believing that this business’ supposed faults, which now seem to be only stemming from your inability to gather proper information, proceed to blog based on these facts. Sadly, these discrepancies being the biggest let down in reading your article. However, I am always one to appreciate others opinions even if they are the epitome of El Paso’s small town mentality.
November 16, 2009 at 8:14 pm |
The fact that Do’s and Tattoos obviously has loyal fans says a lot, and I’m glad for them. We need good people and good businesses. I certainly hope that an in depth interview with one of the piercers would answer those questions I didn’t get to ask. It was a casual visit, but I was disappointed not to see any piercers. Remember that my focus was on body piercing, and I would have liked to talk to them.
I did not ask specifically about safety protocol from the owner, who didn’t give me the impression that he would be able to answer my piercing questions, although I certainly would want to be reassured before getting a piercing. I strongly disagree about your statement this would be nitpicky; informed piercees always ask about spore tests, their autoclave, their sharps disposal. See How to Find a Safe Studio, a post from piercer John Lopez, explaining what to look for in a studio. Too many people do not know the appropriate standards to look for, and therefore do not demand them.
However, the most troubling defect was the lack of a door in the “private” piercing room. One of my earliest piercings was done in a curtained “room” similar to this one. It was a genital piercing, and as I was lying there unclothed, the manager–or the desk guy–or whatever, came waltzing in with no warning because he wanted to see. That was a violation of my rights as a customer, a piercee, and a woman, and I would never voluntarily submit myself to a similar situation or recommend that anyone else do this. Do’s and Tattoos’ piercing room is open into one of the tattooing stations, and lacked even a curtain. Maybe it was wash day?
I suppose there are portfolios and jewelry, but as a potential customer, why wasn’t I shown these things? I wasn’t even offered a haircut. On the whole, I was actually pretty pleased with Dos and Tattoos. It certainly seems that this is a place that deserves a second look, and I appreciate the time and efforts made by the commenters. Maybe I’ll make an appointment with one of the piercers and get the real tour.
I better call ahead though.
November 16, 2009 at 8:23 pm |
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November 16, 2009 at 9:01 pm |
And I am sorry, I find myself confused. Where in this…
A Piercee’s Bill of Rights
EVERY PERSON BEING PIERCED HAS THE RIGHT:
1. To be pierced in a hygienic environment by a clean, conscientious, sober piercer wearing a fresh pair of disposable medical examination gloves.
2. To be pierced with a brand new, completely sterilized single-use needle that is immediately disposed of in a medical Sharps container after use on one piercing.
3. To be touched only with freshly sterilized and appropriate implements, properly used and disposed of or re-sterilized (where appropriate) in an autoclave prior to use on anyone else.
4. To know that piercing guns are NEVER appropriate, and are often dangerous when used on anything — including earlobes.
5. To the peace of mind that comes from knowing that their piercer knows and practices the very highest standards of sterilization and hygiene.
6. To a have a knowledgeable piercer evaluate and discuss appropriate piercings and jewelry for her/his individual anatomy and lifestyle.
7. To be fully informed of all risks and possible complications involved in his/her piercing choice before making any decisions.
8. To seek and receive a second opinion either from another piercer within the studio or from another studio.
9. To have initial piercings fitted with jewelry of appropriate size, material, design, and construction to best promote healing. Gold-plated, gold-filled or sterling silver jewelry is never appropriate for any new or unhealed piercing.
10. To see pictures, be given a tour of the piercing studio, and to have all questions fully and politely answered before making or following through on any decision.
11. To be fully informed about proper aftercare, both verbally and in writing, and to have continuing access to the piercer for assistance throughout the healing process.
12. To be treated with respect, sensitivity and knowledge regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, health status or piercing choice.
13. To change her/his mind, halt the procedure and leave at any point if the situation seems uncomfortable or improper.
Is “Studio must have jewelry displayed in a case?”
Really that statement you made in the original blog Ais so irritating. as it is merely your opinion that to appease you, the shop should offer a case of jewelery to be deemed a good piercing studio by your standards.Did you even ask what type of jewelry they use or promote? Or did you just assume that because they weren’t the shop you frequent in Abq. most likely they would not be up to par. Apparently you were given a tour and never asked to see pictures, as I am sure you never had any intention of being pierced at this shop. I am happy that I came across this and coincidentally happened upon a great experience with this shop and the outcome of my piercing. I would strongly suggest you choose your words with more consideration in critiquing the next business. Also, I really enjoyed the fact that you posted that link, the contradiction is so blatantly obvious seeing as according to the Piercees’ bill of rights, Dos and Tattoos is a “top notch studio” amazing seeing as you are a patron member of the Association of Professional Piercers.Unfortunately, you were not able to fully review this shop, yet despite this fact judged them quite harshly in my opinion.
November 16, 2009 at 9:03 pm |
I am sorry once more, “informed piercees always ask about spore tests, their autoclave, their sharps disposal.” So why again did you not ask?
November 16, 2009 at 9:12 pm |
I am happy to hear that you are taking a second look at this situation, I can assure you when I was pierced there was a door, I am very confused by this. However, I do feel for you. I would be mortified at the thought of being walked in on by onlookers during a genital piercing and agree with you regarding your rights. As far as the shop offering their services in a professional matter, I cannot speak other than from my experience which was great.I do appreciate the information you posted. One thing I am always open to is knowledge and for that I thank you. Hope all works out in the end for you and for them. Good Luck!
November 16, 2009 at 11:18 pm |
I have no intention of arguing point by point to comments like these, but I would like to make a further comment on jewelry and the lack of jewelry display.
No, there’s no rule that a piercing studio have a jewelry display, but it’s common practice and something I looked for. In fact, I understand why they don’t keep it around–it takes a lot of work to maintain a proper display. Displayed jewelry isn’t sterile, it takes a sizeable cash outlay to stock, etc. Lots of effort. But it showed me that the effort wasn’t being put into piercing. This isn’t uncommon at all–it’s just something that detracts, in my opinion.
The comments are quite right about the abundance of junk jewelry everywhere. But I had no way to evaluate what kind of jewelry there was at this shop. How is someone who walks in the door supposed to tell? Why would someone who just drops in for a look have to ask to see a secret jewelry stash? There were no price lists, no flyers, no catalog, no piercer, no counterperson, and no display to inform the customer whether there really was quality jewelry available there. If so, it would be a first for our town, and a big plus for the studio; something that should be sold and promoted.
November 17, 2009 at 3:38 pm |
Hey Cloud! Its Nicole (renegade_angel) from Tribalectic.
Personally, I loved this review. Its honest, to the point, and not too harsh. I don’t see what the other comments’ authors are so upset about; You didn’t lie about anything or smother the review with sarcasm or an unfairly-biased opinion like some bloggers do.
I would never get pierced (or tattooed) there in my life, for a few reasons. You covered them all in your review, but the one that gets me is the incorrect grammar on the sign. Its hard for me to take a “professional” seriously if they cannot use proper grammar. In my opinion, its sloppy, careless, and makes me wonder what their work is like.
Anyway, thanks for posting this, and if I ever come to El Paso (which is unlikely – I live in Minnesota, haha), I’ll be sure to avoid this shop!
=)
November 17, 2009 at 5:38 pm |
Hey there. I am inclined to agree with the original blog and the concerns displayed there. There was a shop in my old town that had a hair salon upstairs and a piercing studio downstairs. It was a crowded city with tight spaces and a college town so the duo worked very well together. The piercer there did have some iffy aftercare information, but his jewelry was fantastic quality and he was such a sweetheart that was willing to order what somebody needed.
I would have probably inquired about the wonky grammar to find out if there was some reason for it, but there have been many instances where I did not partake in an activity or go to a particular place because the lack of proper grammar turned me off. I cannot trust a company if they are unable to put in the meek effort required to correctly advertise themselves as intelligent and caring.
If these people who are coming in to point out how you are “wrong” (how are opinions wrong?) would pick up The Piercing Bible or even visit the APP site – safepiercing.org, then perhaps they would understand why you are concerned. Also, you stated exactly when you were in the shop so perhaps they knew it would be a slow day and were reorganizing? Who knows? I do know that when I go for a piercing I like to have a selection of jewelry to browse while I wait because my other piercings might deserve a present.
Relax ladies! She is just saying how she feels.
November 18, 2009 at 4:11 pm |
Yes everyone is exactly correct that will be the best possible attitude we all can have. Judge a book by it’s cover (SARCASM) and although I pointed out several things that were initially wrong with the faulty misrepresentation of this business in the original post. Nicole says “I would never get pierced (or tattooed) there in my life.” and my other favorite “and if I ever come to El Paso (which is unlikely – I live in Minnesota, haha), I’ll be sure to avoid this shop!” You do not even live here and most importantly, have never even seen this shop, which makes me inclined to state the obvious, YOU SHOULD WITH AN OPEN MIND, JUDGE THINGS FOR YOURSELF AND NOT BE A SHEEP!!! This was precisely why I replied to the original post, to show the damage that can be done to an undeserving business, by someone taking it upon themselves to misinform the public (not to say that you are not free to have an opinion, by any means.But things like “there is no door” which was one of your main gripes with this place, when there is a door.Which by the way was so visible you can see it a mile away.) I am sorry, BadKiTtY did you not read the blog where I stated the contradictions between The pierced consumers stated opinions and those of the APP namely in the Piercee’s Bill of Rights and where the business at hand stands when reviewed, after these contradictions are brought to life? Also, I have to say simply there are three people blogging on here that have actually visited this business and only two apparently have had services performed at this shop. There is no room at this point for two random people agreeing just to agree, much less with points like these “You didn’t lie about anything.” From Nicole (once again a person that does not even live here, much less ever been to this shop) This my friends is my problem, which at this point is so far fetched from the original issue of the shop. I just cannot stand people jumping on the bandwagon, lets keep it clean with only valid points, like the issue with grammar. Which by the way aside from being a ridiculous topic, is completely irrelevant to this shops ability to operate successfully and in a professional manner. Also maybe you should inquire with the business’s owner as to the reasoning behind the Do’s. Even though used as an action Do’s is correct and in this case technically it would be. Do’s being slang for Hairdo and therefore an action of having your hair done or to do. A verb describes an action or a state. This can be argued five million ways I am sure. But just like you are allowed your opinion, they should be allowed to spell their business name however they want to spell it according to their opinions.Regardless, in mine seeing as there are many businesses with no concern for how their names are spelled (Krispy Kreme with no effect on their ability to produce billions of doughnuts or donuts however THEY want to spell it) we should drop this point because like I said it is IRRELEVANT!!!!
November 18, 2009 at 8:49 pm |
You pointed out the in Bill that it doesn’t mention a curtain. I read the other blogs but the whole point of blogging is for people to read the posts and have an opinion.
And I am not random, if you actually read PC’s blogs you would know that.
It is totally fine to defend a business you like, go right ahead. I only get pierced at APP shops so I wouldn’t go there personally, but that is just my choice.
November 18, 2009 at 4:12 pm |
Sorry, I did not paraphrase.
November 18, 2009 at 5:03 pm |
November 18, 2009 at 5:04 pm |
We have had plenty of good reviews from everyone that comes in our shop. We do have a few skateboarding magazines around the shop but that’s because we support our local skate scene and actually provide a few ramps in our back patio for the kids to have a place to skate. We had an art show at the shop on Nov 8, in which over 200 people came in the shop and praised everything we’re doing for the community. About our shop, we have four tattoo stations with our piercing area in a private room with a door. Our piercer has over 10 years of experience under his belt. Our tattoo artists range from 7 to 20 years of experience. I really hope you come by for a second visit to see the upgrades that have been made at the shop and also take into consideration that we’ve only been opened 4 months. Our customers are very loyal and we appreciate their comments. We’ve never had one person walk out of this shop disappointed. Thanks.
November 18, 2009 at 6:41 pm |
You may not think so, but that was a good review from me. Your studio is obviously a cut above many others in this town. There were some things that puzzled me about the set up, but I can’t tell you how to run your business.
Every business owner knows that first impressions are important, and plans for that. There should be no surprises here. I was treated very kindly and graciously during my visit, which was not meant to be an in-depth examination. While I was there, I explained I wrote a blog on piercing, and even showed it on my phone. I asked to be allowed to take a picture of the owner, but was turned down. I commented on the lack of the door, and said I had very high standards for piercers. (If there was a door to a piercing room, it escaped my notice. Maybe I was too focused on the curtainless rod?). I might have been more complimentary (and, frankly I might have been a lot less complimentary) if a piercer had been there to talk to. I was left to wonder if the piercers don’t show up for work, or what.
I look for studios with the highest standards of professionalism and safety. My bias, obviously and as stated, is toward body piercing specifically, and that’s the angle I write from. I love my town, podunk or not, but would just as soon not have to travel 300 miles away for a top-notch piercer that I would trust my delicate bits to. That is why I keep visiting shops around me. I long for an APP-quality studio and piercer near me, but I have not found one–yet. Almost all piercers I have met, and that includes all the ones in this town, are great people, eager to discuss their art and accommodate my piercing needs, and I would expect that yours are no different. Good piercers, some of them. Not great, not yet.
I stand by my right to make comments on any place I walk into.
Edited. ‘Cause it’s like a sore tooth.
November 20, 2009 at 4:22 am |
I am a recent “convert” to the body piercing world, my oldest piercings are 7 months old. I have been an ACTIVE member of a body piercing website called Tribalectic since January of 09, which is where I know Cloud from.
If this review were given on a shop near me, or if I ever came to your town wanting a piercing, I have to say, I would probably visit Do’s and Tattoos and have a look around, everyone should get a 2nd chance, especially a place so strongly defended by its clients. Also, especially since they have only been open 4 months and who knows, maybe a lot has changed since Cloud was there.
Of course, while visiting, I would be looking for similar things as Cloud was looking for. Being an informed piercee due to all I have read, asked, and learned at Tribalectic, I would know to ask for information I wanted, but on the other hand, I have “met” quite a few people at Tribalectic who went and got pierced first, and then came to our site to ask their questions, often questions they should have asked beforehand.
So my thinking is what if Cloud wasn’t a moderator at a heavily traveled body piercing website, and person who was consulted in the writing of The Piercing Bible, what if she wasn’t an experienced piercee, what if she had been considering her 1st or 2nd body piercing, and didn’t have a clue of what questions to ask a piercer whom she was considering getting pierced by? I think things like a photo album showing samples of the piercer’s work, a list of prices, a sign saying what hours the piercer is in, info about the type of jewelry used and some samples to look at, etc, should all be readily available, or offered without asking, since many people do not know what to ask. For example, let’s say the photo album contains pics of genital piercings, and therefore nudity, maybe its not appropriate to have on the counter because minors come in to the shop, in my opinion, it should have been offered (“Our piercer is not in, but would you like to see some pictures of his/her work?”) to Cloud, because a new piercee may not know to ask for it.
I mean, several people have already commented that if Cloud had wanted to see certain things, she should have asked, and sure she could have. Maybe every single thing she did not see, and considers “missing” was in fact there, but my point is there are a lot of people who come into a shop and don’t know what to ask, some don’t even know the right word for the piercing they want, and may say they want their clit pierced, when in fact they want their clit HOOD pierced, so I think the info should be out and readily available or should be offered, by the owner, receptionist, or whoever is there greeting the client when they come in.
If you ever get over to Tribalectic, look me up and say hi. My name is jopossibly over there.
Joann
November 20, 2009 at 8:15 pm |
It is surprisingly hard, even for me, to walk into a body art studio cold, and try to ask the right questions.
November 27, 2009 at 6:00 am |
For me, above all else, client safety is paramount. There should not be a “sanitizing station”, there should be a “sterilization station”. Sanitizing does not kill everything, sterilization does. As a Ph.D. in medical/molecular microbiology, I hope they indeed use an autoclave properly (with the correct time and pressure settings) and check it for efficacy using established instrument guidelines and methods (weekly spore tests, instrument log and a yearly calibration check). I also hope they are educated in sterile technique and the use of “Universal Precautions”. Thousands of people erroneously think it is safe to get ears pierced in malls. Getting pierced in a place where the autoclave is not used properly and/or not tested for efficiency and/or the piercers are not trained in sterile technique is not much better. To inform people of only a few things that can be transmitted by improperly sterilized equipment and improper sterile technique, Staphlococcus (produces soft tissue dissolving virulence factors, causes toxic shock), Streptococcus (can cause endocarditis, is the “Flesh Eating” bacteria), Hepatitis B and C (both can form chronic carrier states and cause liver cancer) and HIV (I think we all know what it can do). When I got pierced, I asked my piercer to [b]show[/b] me their whole sterilization protocol and go over their sterile technique, which is quite involved. Asking a question about sterilization protocols is far from nit-picky. It is the utmost in responsibility and concern for potential clients. My health means every thing to me. Instead of flaming on a blog, perhaps the shop piercers would graciously offer Cloud to visit and show her their complete sterilization and sterile technique protocol and address her other concerns. And I am sure Cloud would update her blog. Carry on Cloud to both educate those who don’t know better and to keep us safe and healthy.
November 27, 2009 at 12:00 pm |
I agree these things are of paramount importance to a piercee. In terms, of this specific shop, please do not read more into my post than was there. I think I made it clear that I did not have a chance to talk to their piercer or really do an “inspection.” I’m sure they do have an autoclave and safety procedures in place, I just didn’t get shown them as a casual visitor.
December 4, 2009 at 1:33 pm |
Becuz222, I agreed when you stated “Asking a question about sterilization protocols is far from nit-picky.” , Fortunately, I never wrote that asking a question about the protocols was nit-picky, The above written is “I have no doubt that if I were to have asked questions regarding its existence, the employees would have had no problem pointing it out and explaining its features to me. (On a side note, the fact that you brought that up in your blog, is to me essentially the same as wondering why every time you go to the grocery store they do not introduce their safety policies to you, very strange observation on your part, a little nit picky even.) All other valid points are appreciated however. Thanks