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I love browsing and shopping in ethnic markets. Most of these diverse little stores are great opportunities to learn about different cultures, countries, people, the world. So I recently walked into Imperial Market, a kosher market that serves the Jewish community of Phoenix. I have been to many stores that serve many different cultures and colors of people, and always feel somewhat welcome. The employees of Imperial Market needs some customer service training. I did get a hello when I walked in, but after that the warmth melted away. I will say the store has some beautiful products, mostly seem to come from Israel, so if you need a specialty item, they may have it. I went in hoping to get some pita and fig jam, they had none. In the deli case, they had a small assortment of kanishas, I bought a spinach one and the, I will call him a gentleman just to be nice, questioned my request for just 1. That was all I wanted and if he was not so cold with me, maybe I world have bought another one. I am a person who tries to respect everyone no matter who they are. These people have no idea who I am or what my belief is and I felt like they saw me as just another person who they choose to disrespect. I know how important these little family owned stores are to the community, and I also know this store has been around a long time, but in todays world, we need to put our difference aside, atleast while we are at work, because the cycle if hate will continue, even in a small market that serves the community as big as Phoenix is.
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