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I feel somewhat validated after reading two of the comments posted. While shopping in a nearby retail store, I stopped by this shop to admire and peruse the lovely merchandise. I was greeted by the delightful dog ... I wish I could say the same for the owner.

Upon entering the store there was no one in sight so I began looking around. The owner then walked briskly past me singing ... I tried to engage him by commenting that he had lovely things to which I received a curt "thank you". I then continued by asking him a question about his dog which I thought surely would illicit some type of enthusiasm. On the contrary ... it was met by a one word answer. I dismissed his less than friendly, or helpful attitude and continued my browsing.

I am as well a mature woman who has experience in the design realm and have handled fine pieces. I noticed a set of oyster dishes on a table and picked one up to admire more closely. I was very interested in purchasing them. A thunderous roar came from across the room and the owner demanded I put the piece down. He ran over and ranted about how perfect they were, about their origin and that I should ask for assistance as was indicated on a sign. The sign was in front of a piece of sculpture on the same table, and I thought it pertained to that piece only. I could do nothing except just look at him ... I was aghast. He walked away and since I was still interested in the dishes, I asked for his assistance to which he responded ... "take your attitude to Newbury Street". In shock I asked him if he was refusing to help me and he turned his back and went into the back room. I exited the store immediately.

This individual should not be in business and his arrogance is totally unacceptable.