One bike shop in central Louisiana. Owner and employees very courteous to me. Haven't bought a bike there but have bought accessories. Owner calls me by name when I come in.

Seven bike shops in northwest Arkansas. Shop where I have bought bikes is a one-man operation. Owner is somewhere in our 50+ age group. Very courteous, excellent mechanic, reasonable prices. When I have the chance, I direct new bike sales and mechanic work his way. Bike shop nearest me is a one-man operation. Owner is in our age group. We are on a first-name basis. Another shop in the area has two locations, both staffed by young punks [Edit: At my age, I refer to folks under 45 or so as young punks, and the guys/gals at these two locations are really young punks, mostly college kids.]. They are also courteous and attentive to this old guy. We get along well.