Annoying 7-Eleven doorbell only in Thailand?

[hempa]

WOW!

This is a the biggest problem there is to talk about!

I really want to know the answer.

(irony)

[FarangKino]

If go into the store and ask to look closely at the bell end, you can see where it came from and which manufacturer.

Look closely at the bell-end? I think you're getting 7/11 mixed at with your local gay bar

[Dag Ekeberg]

Got the same in every Philippine 7/11..does it bother me..?..does it <deleted>!! However you do need to get our more and lay off the Jamaican wood ones ...and as they say in the LOS "you think tooooooo much" so pull yourself together and get a grip and stop asking nonsense questions

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Okay, time to reveal the truth to you people with the snarky comments: You have impaired hearing (yes, most people do these last few decades). And it will only get worse, so good luck.

[sandhurstmolonski]

I think there are far More Concerning Issues than this , you will get Used to It .

Personally I love the Loud Noise it makes , and when Im away from it ( Like Now ) ..

I have withdrawal symptoms from the delightful Sound .

[Estrada]

So, is it only in Thailand? And if so, why? There are always plenty of kids in green shirts milling about the counter, no way they’re going to miss a new customer.

I suspect the next post will be a praise of the new bahtbus air horns. The more noise the better.

Dag if all you can find to complain about in Thailand is the 7/11 customer alert dingdong sound, maybe you should

take long break on a quet island somewhere and relax mate.

Thank you, Jock. Now, people, please be forthcoming with information, this is for a project, it’s important.

For a project, why? Are you looking to get the No-Bell Prize for writing?

Edited October 27, 2013 by Estrada

[thailandtony77]

I suppose it is only annoying to those who easily annoyed - if it bothers you that much why not shop elsewhere or wear earplugs when entering :-)

[duanebigsby]

Ive spent half an hour on Google and cant seem to find the answer: Does the 7-Eleven chain have such horrendous doorbells in other countries? Or no doorbells? Or softer versions?

I cant believe that people in the west will put up with this earsplitting sound when they enter a store.

I guess someone is really bored and needs a hobby

I’m so glad you took time out of your busy day to not answer my question.

Anyone has some real input?

You actually wanted a serious answer to such an inane post?

Edited October 27, 2013 by duanebigsby

[Cuban]

The 7-11 doorbell is there to prompt the staff to welcome customers in a "Pavlov's Staff" manner .

Worst is the local Tesco-Lotus that during last Christmas had the PA playing a Christmas "Tune" with lyrics in English, in an area where English is spoken only by a few people and for a few years by school-kids I felt I was the only person that understood that the CD was skipping and repeating the same few lines of song before jumping back mid-sentance to the line before.

I tried to explain to the store manager who "Congratulated me on Christmas and please good shopping..."

Break them with hammers.

[ToddWeston]

The 7-11 doorbell is there to prompt the staff to welcome customers in a "Pavlov's Staff" manner .

Worst is the local Tesco-Lotus that during last Christmas had the PA playing a Christmas "Tune" with lyrics in English, in an area where English is spoken only by a few people and for a few years by school-kids I felt I was the only person that understood that the CD was skipping and repeating the same few lines of song before jumping back mid-sentance to the line before.

I tried to explain to the store manager who "Congratulated me on Christmas and please good shopping..."

Break them with hammers.

It's one of the reasons I dislike XMas music - working in a retail enviroment they'd pipe in Santa Baby and everytime I'd hear it my skin would crawl.

Maybe with 711 it actually emits a sonic sound at the same time to keep the soi dogs from entering the store.

[JamesRob]

It's my message alert, ting tong!

[Nana Cowboy]

Would you rather they had no 7/11s like Cambodia and Laod? That sound never even raised an eyebrow and if someone did a survey on most unlikely threads on thaivisa this very thread might come in #1

[Dag Ekeberg]

Would you rather they had no 7/11s like Cambodia and Laod? That sound never even raised an eyebrow and if someone did a survey on most unlikely threads on thaivisa this very thread might come in #1

What’s with the bile and anger on this topic?

My guess: Latent anger towards the disk jockeys, the walkmans, the iPods that ruined people's hearing (but as a bonus made it bearable to enter a convenience store).

[robert888d]

Some people just have to have something to moan about !

[mdmayes]

No door bells in any of Canada's 7/11s.

[Keesters]

It's not so much that there is a bell that gets me but in many 7-11s I've been in it never stops ding-donging. They need a timer that allows it only to ring only once every minute or two. I would think that the staff are able to stay awake that long.

[kannot]

Must be me but I never even noticed they actually had a doorbell and I go there everyday.

[kannot]

I just walked out of a 7-11 in Queensland ten minutes ago. Yes, it had a doorbell but it was more melodious and softer on the ear than the Thai ones.

I don't know if they all have them though. From memory, the service (gas) station 7-11's do not.

I trust this is of interest to the members here on TV awaiting the answer.

I'm so excited waiting for the answer. What is it What is it. OMG I'm going to die for the lack of this answer. Pleeeeeeeeeese someone give the answer I can't stand it any longer. If I don't get the answer within the next few minutes I'm seriously thinking of topping myself.

Den

Ham or cheese???

[kannot]

The doorbell at 7-11 is low on my list of noise complaints here. I think number one would be the jingle at global house that is only 15 seconds long but on a permanent loop. I try hard to limit my time in there because more than an hour and I fear I might turn into a spree killer.

Yeah there's one they were playing on a loop when I was in the food court at Robinson on Sukhumvit. Couldn't get it out of my head for the rest of the day. Thought I was going nuts.

Try going into Boonthavorn!!

[potherb]

Hello welcome,Hello welcome,Hello welcome,Hello welcome,Hello welcome,Hello welcome,Hello welcome,Hello welcome,Hello welcome. Yes it is annoying. Feel sorry for the people working there. At least they are learning some English.

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[adweb00]

I referred to this in one of my original posts. I think of this everytime im waiting at the counter!! The door opening for no reason that dumb bell going off while the girl behind the counter is texting her friend etc etc ,)

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[Commander Tamson]

Dag: I hate to suggest the obvious, but why not just write a polite letter to the 7/11 head office in Australia explaining about your project and enquiring as to THEIR F_ING NEED to have a ding dong on the doors of their retail premises.

I had such a laugh at you thinking that any TV member would know the answer - thank you

[sniffdog]

I never have to use the doorbell ... it's always open.

And if you want to complain, no need to write to Australia. Just call locally to CP, the franchise holder.

Edited October 28, 2013 by sniffdog

[Dag Ekeberg]

Time for action.

If you hate the sound, go click LIKE on this Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=646847505355434&set=a.646847488688769.1073741827.455465341160319&type=1&theater

And don't forget to SHARE.

If you’re just bored in your parents’ basement, write some clever, sarcastic remark.

[sniffdog]

I don't think a lot of TV members live in their parents' basement or are bored ... well, I can think of one.

[Dag Ekeberg]

Keep the snide remarks coming

[Commander Tamson]

As at 2030hrs local time only 3 likes on Facebook - maybe something to do with the following:

[Kapmoo]

I'll take the noise of the bell for the ability to get change for a 1,000 baht note with even the smallest of purchases. Back in the day when you needed change you couldn't even get it anywhere. Still today most shops or taxis don't even seem to be able to break a fifty baht note. Praise God for 7-11!!

[phuketjock]

Keep the snide remarks coming

Well Dag it would seem that only you and two other people have a problem with

the 7/11 bell, that tell you anything??

[Dag Ekeberg]

Keep the snide remarks coming

Well Dag it would seem that only you and two other people have a problem with

the 7/11 bell, that tell you anything??

It tells me that Thaivisa members don’t use Facebook.

Prove me wrong.

Again, that link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=646847505355434&set=a.646847488688769.1073741827.455465341160319&type=1&theater

[biplanebluey]

Okay, how about FamilyMart, then? That’s a Japanese chain. They have the same incessant doorbell here in Thailand. How about in Japan or South Korea? Anyone know?

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