Guati General Store

Guati General Store is located at Sector 20, number 32. It is just a small neighborhood shop where we sell everyday things like soap, lentils, and stationery. We open up early in the morning because people often realize they have run out of milk or bread right before breakfast. The shop is quite small, so we have stuff stacked pretty high on the shelves to make sure we have everything people might ask for. I spend most of my day sitting behind the wooden counter, which has gotten quite smooth over the years. I know which neighbors like which brands, so I usually have their items ready before they even ask. We don't use any complicated computers to track our sales; I still prefer using a thick ledger book and a pen. It is a quiet existence for the most part, though things get a bit hectic in the evenings when everyone is coming home from work. My nephew helps me out a few times a week when we have to move the heavier crates. The shop has a bit of an old feel to it, and we haven't changed much about the layout in years. It is just a place for people to get what they need without having to travel to the bigger markets. We just try to keep the shelves full and the door open for anyone who needs something.