Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009...11:58 am
Letters I’ve Written, Never Meaning To Send
Dear Customer,
I’d LOVE to take the sample spoon that you just had your mouth on. Please DO place it right in my bare hand. Now, will you please tell me where I can get vaccinated against Idiot Flu? Thanks a mil.
Virally,
TCG
Dear Customer,
Even though I had my arms full of flowers, I was on board when you asked me where we kept the cold drinks. I was a little *less* enthusiastic when you said, “Well, will you just go GET me a water?” I was completely UNthrilled when you said, “Oh, I’m in a hurry. Here’s a dollar, just wait in line for me and you can keep the change, mmkay?” Hint: I would not have been irritated about doing it for someone who was less condescending. Also, I donated your seven cents change to a charity called the trash can.
Helpfully,
TCG
11 Comments
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September 22nd, 2009 at 12:12 pm
time for a new job, tcg. no one should be subjected to that level of humanity. at this point, walmart might be more welcoming.
September 22nd, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Doubt it. Walmart would be the same level of humanity, but with a poorer grasp of the English language.
I can’t say much for these customers, but at least they have some sort of mastery over grammar and syntax.
September 22nd, 2009 at 12:27 pm
You actually bought her the water? Wow, the nerve of some people.
September 22nd, 2009 at 12:28 pm
The gall of some of these people is absolutely astounding. It’s sad what retail workers have to put up with in order to keep a job and earn a paycheck. You should’ve bought the water and drank it right in front of her.
But really, I bet you’d make a better living as a personal shopper. That 7 cents adds up.
September 22nd, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Holy douchebags, batman! I worked at a clothing store for 3 years, and at a video store for a year, and am SO GLAD I never had an experience like that! Although, a lady DID threaten to call head office because of me, so I gladly gave her my name.
September 22nd, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Yep! Deliciously poor attitude alright. . . what you need is a sunshine break.
Seriously, our attitudes are the only thing, besides action, over which we really have much control. Ironically, it is usually other folks attitudes and actions that mess us up.
Venting helps and secret hand signals that your co-workers understand help, too.
September 23rd, 2009 at 5:38 am
There’s a certain class of Richmonder who has never lifted a finger for themselves or broken out in work-sweat and never expects to. They grew up in a culture of privilege and know no other style of life.
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:51 am
All I can say is WOW! Arrogance to a whole new level.
September 23rd, 2009 at 8:40 am
I worked in a high-end flower shop outside Philly as a teen. Patti LaBelle stopped by one day. As I was handing wrapped flowers to her, she opened up her mouth and pulled out her gum with the two inch long painted tongs at the end of her fingers. “Here, hun. Can you get rid of this for me?” Dink, right into my palm.
The worst part was that I SO almost put it into my mouth.
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:26 am
mr. crankypanz isn’t fan material, I reckon.
September 26th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
mistercrankypants-
that shows a lack of commitment. -10 points.
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