By Merith2004 - 04/02/2014 05:18 - United States - Spring Branch

Today, while at a funeral for a distant family member, I was giving my condolences to the family. When one of them asked how I was doing, I replied with, "I'm still alive!", which is one of my standard responses due to being a cashier and being asked that question a hundred times a day. FML
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Merith2004 17

hey everyone. thanks for being understanding for the most part. this was just one of the "I wasnt thinking" kind of things. dont worry though: I got several slaps on the back of then head from cousins who were in earshot.

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MxAxRxCxO 30

Poor choice of words under the circumstances, although you meant no harm

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StompinOnCrayons 15

Well, at least you are alive !

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MxAxRxCxO 30

Poor choice of words under the circumstances, although you meant no harm

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Ambient25 24

And here I was under the false impressions that the cashiers are being genuine...

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NeatNit 32

it's obvious that OP meant no harm, but I still don't see how this is not a YDI...

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AKGirlinSD 20

I don't think OP deserves an "YDI." OP didn't mean any harm. As soon as OP realized his words, he knew he made an inappropriate comment. I'm sorry for your loss, OP.

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drewflav 17

23 - If a cashier is being genuine, it'll be pretty obvious. If they're having a really good day, they'll be pretty bubbly. If they're having a shitty day, either you'll hear generic responses or they won't talk at all. If they're having a REALLY shitty day, they might start being honest!

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Sports_guy3 28

Apologize and explain why you accidentally said that. I'm sure they'll understand.

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then000bster 16

@36 Or they work at Walmart.

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cmac86 23

or if they work at a pet store, like me, and I'm two minutes from clocking out a cat lady comes up with 550 cans of assorted cans of cat food, you may see a very fake smile on your face, but with eyes saying "f--- you"'

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CrazyGirlfriend 21

76, I work at a convienent store on a college campus and something like that happens to me EVERY SINGLE DAY. I hate it.

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StompinOnCrayons 15

Well, at least you are alive !

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Vagitarian1 10

Don't be too hard on yourself. I don't think you meant it maliciously. It was awkward though.

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tomwantssnow 14

I feel bad for the family more than I feel bad for the OP here. You really have to be careful in a situation like that.

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_kyleG_ 34

Sometimes things slip, you know? We can't all be perfect every single second of every single unfortunate situation we find ourselves in. Hence FML :P

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WCARlover 34

As a cashier myself I always just say "I'm doing well, thanks" but when some customers actually question me about it like "are you really?" I am always taken aback so your response might be better haha. I'll just be sure to keep that response at the store :p

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drewflav 17

Your standard reply is the same as mine, I use OP's when I'm feeling a bit crabby while around my regulars, sometimes I'll actually be honest if it's really good or horrible and I know they can handle it (otherwise response #1 or #2 apply). It's hard to come up with a different response to repeat questions like that... easier to just turn it around. We retail people feel for you OP!

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CrazyGirlfriend 21

my usual reply on good days is "Im okay. you?" on crappy days I say "Could be better but could be worse. you?" on hell days I just smile and dont reply.

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Deezknutz 8

Atleast you didn't say something incredibly rude about the dead person.

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chuka81 27

Well, at least you're correct, for the mean time.

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