As a retail worker, you Must show this kind of restraint! I was working in the electrical dept, of my store, when a customer said he needed receptacle outlets for his bathroom remodel. I showed him the GFCI outlets, which is used for wet locations. He called me silly and said he did not need them. I told him the state requires these outlets if they are within 2 feet of a water source. He then said several unrepeatable words and told me that I had no ideal what I was talking about. I put up my hands and said, Ok sir, have a nice day. He then took some regular outlets and left, still cursing. Two days later, he came back and literally got on his knees in front of me! Oh Miss! You were right! An inspector came by and nearly gave me a fine for having the wrong outlets installed! I am so so sorry! I did not say I told you so( although, I was screaming it in my head!) I just smiled and gave him the correct outlets!
Wow, like Christmas with my relatives. And he is just like my great uncle. Recently had a heart attack. He demanded a new nurse at the hospital because the nighttime nurse was male so he assumed gay. Pointed out how indecent it would be to have a gay nurse. He eats lots of fast food.
Y’know, that customer should shut his friggin’ trap. Alex took the job to keep his family above water until his husband gets gainfully employed again. THAT is all that should matter. (Besides, I’ve heard it said..‘be careful how you treat those on the way up because you might meet the same people on the way down’. ;D)
I never get why people are so impolite to people in service jobs. A little smile and a few nice words don’t cost anything, but go a long way. Be friendly and polite and you will get something in return. And if not, you brightened the day a bit for someone. He or she will remember.
Even if they get the order wrong (which is rare) I try to be polite. I’ve heard enough stories from the restaurant trade as to what happens to a brusque complainers food. Besides, I worked many years in retail, and know what it’s like to deal with rude customers. I refuse to be one.
My husband worked at a certain national sub chain for years and regularly had stories like this. Thankfully he’s finished school and is a nurse now. His patients can be just as surly, but now at least he has high pay, benefits, etc.
Orcatime over 4 years ago
That is a very pink uniform.
Charles Spencer Premium Member over 4 years ago
“And I still have a full head of hair.”
cabalonrye over 4 years ago
Being the father of an energetic boy helps. You did great, Alec. I would have stuffed the burger with Carolina Reaper chili pepper.
bob-droid12 over 4 years ago
That kind of restraint got to have earn Alex Employee of The Month.
I AM CARTOON LADY! over 4 years ago
As a retail worker, you Must show this kind of restraint! I was working in the electrical dept, of my store, when a customer said he needed receptacle outlets for his bathroom remodel. I showed him the GFCI outlets, which is used for wet locations. He called me silly and said he did not need them. I told him the state requires these outlets if they are within 2 feet of a water source. He then said several unrepeatable words and told me that I had no ideal what I was talking about. I put up my hands and said, Ok sir, have a nice day. He then took some regular outlets and left, still cursing. Two days later, he came back and literally got on his knees in front of me! Oh Miss! You were right! An inspector came by and nearly gave me a fine for having the wrong outlets installed! I am so so sorry! I did not say I told you so( although, I was screaming it in my head!) I just smiled and gave him the correct outlets!
sergioandrade Premium Member over 4 years ago
Bad idea to insult the people who handle your food, I would have put the special sauce of love on his burger.
StackableContainers over 4 years ago
Wow, like Christmas with my relatives. And he is just like my great uncle. Recently had a heart attack. He demanded a new nurse at the hospital because the nighttime nurse was male so he assumed gay. Pointed out how indecent it would be to have a gay nurse. He eats lots of fast food.
Baarorso over 4 years ago
Y’know, that customer should shut his friggin’ trap. Alex took the job to keep his family above water until his husband gets gainfully employed again. THAT is all that should matter. (Besides, I’ve heard it said..‘be careful how you treat those on the way up because you might meet the same people on the way down’. ;D)
Theseus2 over 4 years ago
I never get why people are so impolite to people in service jobs. A little smile and a few nice words don’t cost anything, but go a long way. Be friendly and polite and you will get something in return. And if not, you brightened the day a bit for someone. He or she will remember.
BearHamilton over 4 years ago
Even if they get the order wrong (which is rare) I try to be polite. I’ve heard enough stories from the restaurant trade as to what happens to a brusque complainers food. Besides, I worked many years in retail, and know what it’s like to deal with rude customers. I refuse to be one.
Teto85 Premium Member over 4 years ago
He was lucky he did not get a complimentary knuckle sandwich as well.
up2trixx over 4 years ago
My husband worked at a certain national sub chain for years and regularly had stories like this. Thankfully he’s finished school and is a nurse now. His patients can be just as surly, but now at least he has high pay, benefits, etc.
JudyHendrickson over 4 years ago
if this guy works at mcdonalds they always mess up our order!!! still people should not complain sooo much!!
okamireader5 over 4 years ago
Wow… People can be just the biggest (bleep)-holes to people who are just trying to make a living and make the best of a difficult situation
Emo Guilia over 2 years ago
If I were Alex, I’d throw a cup of hot coffee and tie his ponytail to the deep fryer
Starkey over 1 year ago
Being AJ’s dad has really helped with his paitience