Talk:Customer

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Discuss the phrase "Customer is King and Queen"

Just checking on the etymology. On [1], an impeccable etymology site, it lists an early 15th century switch from one who controls a customs house to one who frequents. I haven't been able to find a citation for the etymology listed in the article. Anyone have a citation?--TheGrza 22:17, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

Is the customer Really King?

There are many customer support websites like: [2]

Are the people waiting in front of H&M really customers or prospects? They are prospects! The definititon is not entirely clear - especially since modern law seems to confuse the terminology. The UK Data Protection Act includes participants in a company's price draw in the list of customers (and they can therefore receive marketing material). This - however - is the exception. Does anyone know similar exceptions?

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This picture is woefully inapplicable to this page. We're faced front and center with security guards for a chain retail store, which barely has more than a few "customers" waiting out front. —Preceding unsigned comment added by SirGrotius (talk • contribs) 18:46, 17 September 2007 (UTC)