Olive Young

Place was easy to find but absolutely crowded by schoolies when I visited in the afternoon. Had to pop in since I needed something that I couldn’t find in the convenience store and this place was the closest to my airbnb. Ended up shopping a basket full of skincare as well since they were running a good sale.

I noticed however that some staffs and particularly an older looking lady were always following my husband and I the entire visit. It wasn’t in the “hi how can we help you today” type of “being available just in case my customers need my assistance” type of thing. But just silently being there, no smile, no hi’s, in the corner of our eyes just hovering around, not particularly doing anything either.

Not sure what the deal is? Is this place not as tourist friendly as the other branches (which were ALWAYS packed by tourists anyway)? But definitely uncomfortable for both of us and felt a little discriminatory since other shoppers are left by themselves all over the shop. Just sus feeling and unpleasant. And we shopped a lot-a lot by the end of the visit so idk what their issue was.

I’ve visited countless of other Olive Young branches across Jeju and never had this happen as the staffs usually just greet you as they walk by and leave you to your business.

If I were getting this totally wrong though, still, it’d be nice to just actually be approached and offered assistance to rather than them hovering about all the time. That way, I’d have an idea that you were there to assist me and NOT to follow me around.