Working in Retail

May 2, 2015 9:20 AM

Hazzarick

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Me after my 4 years in retail, ME: walks past customer

11 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 1

"Hi, my name is Your Superior. I'm going to tell you what to do and over there is someone who is going to tell you to undo it." - Retail.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I worked at an ice cream shop for the majority of my late teens. I'm giving you ice cream, why the fuck are you being so mean?

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

Worked in retail also. Can confirm.

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

As someone who knows what that's like, I just like to say, "I'm all set, thank you."

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Look shut up. we know you have a secret stock in the backroom, because.. of things. Now go get my McChicken! and Fuck You!

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

Me: post comment. Imgur: fuck you.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

In Paris, store clerk : fuck you!

11 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

I prefer it to the US. I don't need a cashier to fake like they give a shit

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I always say "no thank you, I'm just browsing" being nice isn't very difficult, I really don't understand people that can't figure it out.:(

11 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 1

I work at a coach station. The amount of asshole customers is unreal. the drivers are cunts too.

11 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 3

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11 years ago (deleted May 20, 2015 8:12 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

I work at National Express, its the massive four wheeled vehicles that I for one, would not wanna stand infront of lol

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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11 years ago (deleted May 20, 2015 8:12 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

ah yes, i forget they are called buses over there though we have buses aswell as coaches

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

To the teenage girls http://imgur.com/wVFBV86

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I work at a candle store. LEMME TELL YOU ABOUT TEENAGE GIRLS.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

They come in droves! Some are super sweet, but then others are obnoixious little shits.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I've heard they're the biggest shoplifters out there, too.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Teenage girls are the single worst creature known to man, their only real competition for that rank is "Can I talk to a manager" soccer moms

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Their eyebrows?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

-as a result of obsessive fixing and shaping and newer fashions. Also, teenage girls are stereotypically self conscious about their eyebrows

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

A lot of women pluck their eyebrows and fill them in with makeup to achieve a specific shape. A lot of teens' eyebrows look ridiculous-

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Ehhh, one upvote is kinda a lot, y'know. Can I get a discount?

11 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 2

Breathes*. Also, fuck you.

11 years ago | Likes 933 Dislikes 7

That's what happens when you work retail. You run out of any fucks to give and you rarely proofread.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

He's probably a mouth breather

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 5

*exists*. Fuck you.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

*I'm*. Fuck you.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 4

OP wasn't told fuck you for breathing. OP was told for several distinct breaths taken that were clearly offensive.

11 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 1

To be fair, OP breaths really weird.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

Fuck you!

11 years ago | Likes 60 Dislikes 2

Fuck me? No you fuck this! *explosions*

11 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 1

*fucks the explosion*

11 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

Ok fuck you everybody! Good night!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

that escalated quickly

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's what she fucking said

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

*fucks explode*

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Damn, I was going to give those to you.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As an associate at Wal-Mart this is exactly what happens. Either that or they smell like absolute shit.

11 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 3

We used to have a two female customers that reeked of cat litter. You could smell them if they were within a hundred feet of you.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

On my 3rd month at Wal-Mart myself.. My worst customers are when I have to work the register. (Garden associate/back up cashier)

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Also work in a heavy spanish community, there's a good language barrier for me as well!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Had a pot head come through and crop dust the entire aisle that i was stocking... smelled like he shit himself with rotten skunk

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Been working in retail now 5 years 8 months. I was asked to work in the bakery away from customers, and it's by far the best part of the job

11 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 2

5 yrs 11 months for me. Spend most of my shift in the dairy cooler or unloading trucks in the back. So much less stress.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

On weekends I get to spend most of the day locked in the cashroom and Tuesday nights I hang sales tags. Regular check shifts are awful now.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Not working for a large chain and being able to say "well fuck you too, get out".....is priceless.

11 years ago | Likes 56 Dislikes 4

Many of us are envious of you, my friend

11 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

oh hell yes. have my +1 and another imaginary 999,999 +1's which i wish i could give you

11 years ago | Likes 200 Dislikes 6

Fuck you ! - Customer maybe

11 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

Fuck you ! - Customer definitely

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

but how do you give someone 0.1 upvotes?

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

(never forget) also, just go into the console, izi

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

What the.... Someone gave me 0.1 upvotes :D

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

At this point i'm always surprised when a customer says 'its okay, its not your fault' for things like we don't have stock of an item

11 years ago | Likes 42 Dislikes 1

Yeah, I try to do this when I go to retail stores. The retail person says sorry and I just say things like "Ah no worries, it's no big deal"

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I get this but they're also yelling at me while they do it. "It's not your fault I know BUT THIS STORE SUCKS THIS IS WHY NOBODY COMES HERE"

11 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 1

^ THIS. Soooo much this.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I was discussing this with co-workers, we agreed it is kinda emotional when we help nice people, like, almost choked up, it's so rare

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

My policy is if I am expecting a retail person to give me good service, I have to be nice to them first. Like rewards like.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

nice customers is always a refreshing experience. and can easily make my day

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Me: do you need help? Customer: no. 2 min later, customer complains no one helps them

11 years ago | Likes 285 Dislikes 2

To be fair, I didn't need help right now. If I need help 2 minutes later though, they've disappeared, like they went to Narnia or something.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I at least try to be polite though, so I can see how it's frustrating when you get ahold of someone who's rude about it.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Customers are like moms in a sense.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

interesting.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

upvoted you for conciseness

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I actually a lady tell me to leave her the fuck alone and then 2 min later say "um...is anyone going to fucking help me?"

11 years ago | Likes 75 Dislikes 0

I will be standing in my department when i hear "customer needs assistance in electronics" Then 10 sec later, "oh there you are!". Really?

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

BITCH, DID YOU EVEN LOOK IN CD'S?! I WAS STANDING RIGHT THERE

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My dad is one of these people.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

My mom too. Also, my mom does the "You don't have what I wanted to buy!? Then what am I supposed to do then huh!?"

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Please slap your dad.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Shopping with him makes me really uncomfortable sometimes, to a large degree.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

A regular customer always whines about not being greeted IMMEDIATELY after she steps in the door. Bitch, I don't know when you're coming!

11 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

We get that a lot at target

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

TL:DR: You: "do you need help?" Customer: "fuck you"

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

This. everything about this. Once had a customer complain about 2 colleagues talking, while they were looking around if anybody wanted help

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 2

The worst people are the ones who complain when they see 2 employees talking when they don't even need help, they just wanna see us work.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As a manager in retail .... yup :(

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

And we really only get to talk to the worst of them... The can I speak with your manager crowd

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

I can tell by the carpet that this is a photo of a CVS.

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Not the one in Baltimore!

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Hahaha...awwh...

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Dark humor is fucking awesome.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

wow, have people really gotten this bad? no wonder store employees hesitate to ask if i need help.

11 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 1

[2/2] and came back 15 mins later shouting about how I had stolen it from him

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

It's unbelievable... I've had to call the police a because a customers punched employee for not having something

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

[1/2] I worked as a cashier for a large chain grocery store and a homeless person forget his bottle of alcohol

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Working at a grocery store- yes. Fuck their fucks

11 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 2

I'm the only female In a plumbing store. Everyone is a bastard.

11 years ago | Likes 255 Dislikes 6

"Maybe I should unclog YOUR plumbing!" I'm using that as a pickup line.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

sexism

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Are you Peach the plumber tryna rescue Mario from a castle?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

As the only female at my job, some male co-workers have so much more drama than any female I've ever worked with.

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

Yea seriously.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So much this! The amount of backstabbing and gossiping between men in a workplace can be crazy.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Yeah they can be such drama queens sometimes...

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

As female who used to work at gamestop in the ghetto side of time, I understand cause apparently I have no idea of games but yet I'm hired

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

The ghetto side of time sounds like a horrible place to be stuck.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Sounds like the setting of a video game. Wastelandish.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Oh man.. there's no fixing that..

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This is like when I would go to a job with my dad. (Construction.) "Sure you can lift that? / Aren't you gonna break a nail?"

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Worked in a hardware store for awhile. Customers always asked if they could talk to a male coworker.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

That sounds like a porn setup...

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

well I guess with all the shit they give you, they must need a new toilet

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As a female in a computer store, you are so right.

11 years ago | Likes 33 Dislikes 2

I also am female and used to work at a computer store. They were all bastards.

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

I am a male in a tech store. I've watched several women hey hired and leave within a couple of months. The employees are bastard. *sigh*

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

You're probably one of the nicer ones. But yeah, the guys were all sexist jerks, and weren't even pleasant towards female customers.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Customer: fuck me.

11 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 1

oh you !

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

What happened to all their dads?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

You made a huuuuge mistake commenting this. Prepare your septic tank.

11 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 1

That must be horrible

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

She must feel like shit after every shift.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I am female and work at a tyre shop and i do a lot of the work in the workshop...everyone is a fucking asshole.

11 years ago | Likes 78 Dislikes 1

Come on, this is clearly a rim job opportunity.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I work with older men so if I get pissy about something that's gonna fuck up my work day they'll be like 'oh is it period time?' Fml

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Sorry to hear. I went to a paint store and had some of the best help from a female employee who was very patient about my questions.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I hope karma is on your side, because what goes around comes around. It's a tire joke. Sorry..

11 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 1

God, I'm so tired of your bad jokes

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

hahahah

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

God, I'm so tired of your bad jokes

11 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Thanks!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I am so sorry for the images my brain produced after reading your reply. Not safe for work, even in a plumbing store.

11 years ago | Likes 40 Dislikes 6

Also, are you single?

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 3

Oh lawd. Haha.

11 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Probably get constant jokes about nipples, plugs, and ballcocks

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Male and female junctions...

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Pretty sure they'd tell those jokes anyway. Plumber humor.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

You have no idea. Even jokes about handling pipes.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

They must tell you a lot of...ahem... "hole" jokes?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If I hear "it doesn't have a price tag, does that mean it's free?" One more time I'm going to shoot someone.

11 years ago | Likes 238 Dislikes 3

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11 years ago (deleted May 6, 2015 6:56 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Or "can I get you something?" "Yeah, a million dollars." If I had that money I wouldn't have this job, motherfucker.

11 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 1

So true

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

But I came up with that joke and never used it on you before. What's the problem?

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 3

This. So much.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"Can I help you find anything else?" "A million dollars."

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

Joke so old it killed the dinosaurs.

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

Or, when you get the counterfeit pen to mark their $100 bills. "It should be real. I just printed it." can't tell you how many times...

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As long as they aren't being pushy as if they actually expect it free I don't mind it. It's harmless and they're trying to be lighthearted.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I work in retail. Have heard this so many times, but I was actually in line at a store and the woman in front of me's item wouldn't ring 1/2

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

up, and so she said that line. The cashier didn't laugh and I rolled my eyes. Customer goes "Well, I thought it was funny." me: "no." 2/2

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I must have heard that from every other customer....they all thought they were so original

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 3

Absolutely it's free and today it comes with a complementary pair of metal handcuffs and a ride in a squad car....!

11 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 1

And a free glass of shut the fuck up!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I must admit, I have used this one a few times. Sometimes it just slips out. And I'm really sorry for that.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Right up there with ordering beer or food from a different fast food place in the drive-through. Har har.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Or if it doesn't ring up the first try.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

OH MY FUCKING GOOD, YES! THIS!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I got to the point with shit I knew was cheap as hell (under a buck) if they didn't tag it, I gave it away for free. Store didn't pay enough

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I did this ONCE! Secret shopper.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Lol. I had a few of them I knew, most didn't bother asking price. They got cash to buy a list of items and test us for helpfulness.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I always used to respond "No sir, it's ----priceless----"

11 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 2

*slow clap* you fucking genius

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

How about "Hey, isn't there a senior discount?" I'm in Florida, lady. That would be an entire-population discount.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Whoever came up with the "the customer is always right" idea for customer service in retail or other places, FUCK YOU!

11 years ago | Likes 329 Dislikes 4

The Americans.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 5

He died bankrupt.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It was a temporary sales slogan from a business that was to eventually become Macy's. As with many convenient quips, it has been taken (1..)

11 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 1

...out of context. Google Marshall Fields and Company.

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

When it was made, it wasn't meant to be literal. It was supposed to be a saying for "Put the customer first" Sadly, most take it to heart.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Places overseas don't deal with people's shit. Not saying all but most will just not serve you. It's primarily America that this happens.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It fails because of the fact that public is a bunch of morons. This ruins every idea ever whose implementation involves the general public.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The customer most of the time doesn't know what the fuck they want.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I still think it should be totally acceptable to tell a customer if they're acting like a dick.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

After 18 years as a waitress and bartender, I've never met a customer who quotes that adage and isn't a dickheaded fucknugget sister fucker

11 years ago | Likes 118 Dislikes 1

Wow that's one hell of an insult

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

If I could favorite a comment, I would

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Nice! +1

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I believe it was originally meant to apply on a larger scale. Basically stating that the market is driven by customer demands.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

jews did. because they always want to be right and get their sales, pennies off and returning 3 month old mayonnaise.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 4

Many years in retail including several as a manager, way back when. Lesson learned: The customer is almost never right.

11 years ago | Likes 1099 Dislikes 3

Cops, the customer is always wrong.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 3

The customer is always an asshole.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"Excuse me. What kinds of deals so you have on x? Walmart has it 2/$1 right now." Then get it from Walmart.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Don't send them to us, please. We don't want to see them either.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

More like

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I was always the go to person to deal w/ angry customers. I'm a very small woman & for some reason me telling them to knock it off worked

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

At my restaurant, we have this one small lady, she is sent to tell people trying to enter in the last 5mins we close soon. They always leave

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's funny to me that I'm so tiny but can be so intimidating. I don't get it, but I'm not complaining lol

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

One of my managers is a teeny tiny lady but she's positively terrifying. I spent a YEAR getting on her good side and I don't know how I did.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

http://www.notalwaysright.c">om">http://www.notalwaysright.com also: http://www.notalwaysworking.com

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

And the louder they get, the more they know it.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Unless she's cute and she wants to fuck you

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I was a GM at my old work, fairly young. And I loved when they asked to speak with the boss, cause I was it!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I completely agree. As a DM at a big box retailer, the look on their faces are priceless.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Fuck you.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

But you have to allow them to think they are.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Whoever says "the customer is always right" is about to be an asshole.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I cannot upvote this comment enough. I just take that as a synonym for "Get me your manager."

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Aah, the clarion all of "I have nothing to back up my position but being a stubborn ass."

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Amen

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

We have to refer to them as 'guests' now instead of customers. I'm fine with that, as guests are often wrong.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I used to work at a bagel shop, one customer threw a fit because the girl helping him put peanut butter then jelly on, and not the other way

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

But it doesn't make sense to do it the other way! The peanut butter needs the friction from bare bread to stick.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Idea: flip the sandwich

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Whoever coined 'The Customer is Always Right' is a goddamn public nuisance.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I worked at a big box hardware store. the customer is right.. 2% of the time. No, you cant use the gas grill as a replacement for your oven!

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

I say let them do that, @dave. Then sit back and let Darwin do the rest. Got to love "Survival of the Fittest".

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You can if you don't mind carbon monoxide poisoning

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

yes, i had to Google carbon monoxide poisoning information in Spanish for one customer that refused to believe that it was dangerous.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The customer is usually an idiot, an asshole, or both.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The customer is always there. If they're right, it's a fucking miracle.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I don't think this is a retail thing, but rather a customer service in general thing, but you are correct, customer is almost always wrong.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

They flip shit over being shorted cents, but make them go to their car for 2cents because they want a full $1 back and they throw it at you.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I failed a job interview once just so I could say that. Guy asked if I thought the customer was always right. I said nope theyre never right

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The customer is always right. They're never correct.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Used to work at Target. Basic bitch: "i thought the customer was always right?" LOD(boss): "that's why we have 'guests'"

11 years ago | Likes 36 Dislikes 2

We call them guests at my store. I love this. They're never right.

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

My 3 months in wal-mart taught me that the customer is always bitchy.

11 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 2

Used to work at a grocery store up north. Customer tore me a new asshole because we didn't sell tree-ripened local bananas. SMH.

11 years ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 0

that's like asking for local home grown moose meat in arizona

11 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 1

I had someone return toothpaste because they could drive across town and get it for a penny cheaper.. cuz driving is free, right?

11 years ago | Likes 69 Dislikes 2

there are a lot of stupid people in this world!! It's kind of a shame that they have a tendency to FUCK LIKE RABBITS.....

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I had someone return some bread because it was 3¢ cheaper at another Publix the next town over... Shit's crazy.

11 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

These are the people who can't understand why they're always broke. "I always spend so frugally, where's all my money!?"

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

we had someone return potato peels because they were buying by the pound, but didnt want the peels.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

But that's where most of the nutrients are... that's insane and non-nutritious!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Maybe they were planning on buying all of that store's toothpaste. Probably never thought of that, huh? That's like 12 cents saved probably.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I had not considered this. You have shaken my perceptions slightly!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Work in a grocery store. "Do you know where ___ is?" "No, sorry..." "Well you should!" Yep, I should know where all 800,000 items are.

11 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 2

Then they ask for a manager, same thing. "What, the manager doesn't know their inventory?"

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

This. I was a cashier too, who never got involved restocking or going around the aisles.-

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

I would occasionally have to run to the back to throw something in the freezer, -

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

and I would get stopped a million times on the way, to get asked where stuff was and then yelled at because I didnt....

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

What's fun is when you get scolded for not returning to your register fast enough, because you were stopped six times. I found that-(1)

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

-the trick was to walk quickly and with purpose on your expression. Like you barely see anyone else. They won't usually stop you. (2)

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Everyone told me working in food service would be awful. After working retail(print services), my customers are a dream now.

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Which is worse? I had trouble understanding your wording. I've only worked retail, myself.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I'm just going to pastebin this:http://pastebin.com/caUWhxis

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

My ex used to work at a print store. The stories he told! Ppl wanting pages on business cards etc. ugh! Plus, that pastebin thing is cool!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I get so frustrated with the character limit. Sometimes I have a story to tell!!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It was worth it!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Plus: in food, if they're unhappy with the product, they usually understand that it's not the fault of the person they're talking to aboutit

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

-makes the difference.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Really? I've heard waitresses complain that customers blame them for food being cooked "wrong". But yeah, less customer interaction-

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I work in Austin, and I literally just work as a food runner, not a waitress, so I think that makes a difference as well.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Probably. But yeah, between those two specific jobs I can see why food's easier.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Me: Fuck You. Customer: Can I help you fin... Wait WTF?!

11 years ago | Likes 2983 Dislikes 13

Good plot twist

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

ARE YOU FUCKING SORRY?!

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Soviet Russia, is that you???

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The ol' switcharoo

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Duck season!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Oh no, now I'm the retail worker! Oh god, help! He transferred his curse to me!

11 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 0

Fuck you

11 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Look at me. Look at me. I am the retail worker now

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

As always, https://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/interview.png

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Alt text: Hey, before you go, can you explain to me what job I now have?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My favorite: Me: How is it going today? Customer: No.

11 years ago | Likes 134 Dislikes 1

Customer: I have a boyfriend. Sorry.

11 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 0

Yeeeeah... got that one a lot. I don't see why they can't just listen...

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

"Hey, how you doing today?" "HDMI Cables."

11 years ago | Likes 43 Dislikes 0

To be fair, we both know you don't actually care how their day was

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

No I don't. But you're showing them respect and they should have the decency to show it back.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

yeah that's true

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Would you like that as a combo? "What's in a combo?" Combos are not new things people

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Customer: I want a burger...mmm a coke..maybe some fries Me: you can get that as a combo Customer: No Me: its cheaper...C: Nah!!!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Some of us don't eat fast food often

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Got that one too... well, my job's equivalent of it. "Hi, how are you today?" "Plastic." "Cool..."

11 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

"I just want to say one word to you. Just one word: Plastics."

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

It's the future!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Fetch isn't happening.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I wish I could favorite convenes

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"Can I help you find something?"-"No...where is the pet food located?"

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's some bugs bunny jedi mind trick right there

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Me: Fuck you. Customer: excuse me? I am reporting you to your manager. That is disrespectful, you should be fired.

11 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 3

Me: Your total will come to $8.97 Customer: Excuse me? I am reporting you to your manager. That is disrespectful, you should be fired

11 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Computer says yes? *cough*

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

I get that reference +1

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

BLACK IS WHITE UP IS DOWN AND SHORT IS LONG

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AND MY PENIS IS AVERAGE

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If only that last one was true

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

RED IS BLACK, PLUS IS GROUND!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Everything you know is wrong.

11 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

Dogs and cats LIVING together... MASS HYSTERIA!

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Whites are up, blacks are long, my shorts are down.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

AND EVERYTHING YOU THOUGHT WAS JUST SO IMPORTANT DOESN'T MATTER

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

EEEEEEEVERYTHING YOU KNOW IS WRONG, JUST FORGET THE WORDS AND SING ALONG

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

ALL YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND IS EVERYTHING YOU KNOW IS WRONG

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

WAR IS PEACE FREEDOM IS SLAVERY IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Get your goddamn H.G. Wells out of my funny posts.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

DON'T LOSE YOUR WAY!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

big brother is watching you...

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

EEEEEEEEVERYTHING YOU KNOW IS WRONG

11 years ago | Likes 47 Dislikes 0

Forget the words and sing along!

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

AND EVERYTHING YOU THOUGH WAS JUST SO IMPORTANT DOESN'T MATTER

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Jesus now I'm going to be listening to Weird Al all day

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

AS I WALK THOUGH THE VALLEY WHERE I HARVEST MY GRAIN I TAKE A LOOK AT MY WIFE AND SAY "TOO WHITE AND NERDY!" SO DARE TO BE STUPID!!

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

AND EVERYTHING YOU THOUGHT WHICH WAS SO IMPORTANT DOESNT MATTER

11 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

EVERYTHING YOU KNOW IS WRONG, JUST FORGET THE WORDS AND SING ALONG

11 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

ALL YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND IS EVERYTHING YOU KNOW IS WRONG

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I WAS HEADED TO THE KITCHEN FOR SOME GOLDEN GRAHAMS WHEN I ACCIDENTALLY STEPPED INTO AN ALTERNATE DIMENSION AND SOON I WAS ABDUCTED BY SOME

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I hope I'm not the only one who gets the reference.

11 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 1

i dunno. I'm just driving on the freeway with a rabid wolverine in my underwear

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

What is this reference!! I must know

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I believe it's the Weird Al song Everything You Know is Wrong.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0