Today, a customer started a conversation by telling me how smart he'd heard I am, and finished it by explaining his theory that only smart people commit suicide. He then gave me a knowing look and said, "Just something I thought you should think about," and left without buying anything. FML
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Today, a customer came into the store I work at to ask why I hadn't killed myself yet. A month prior, that same customer told me to kill myself. All I did was compliment her shirt. FML
Today, I greeted a customer with my usual “Hi, how are you?” She started telling me, in detail, about the terrible day she was having, job stress, family issues, everything. I stood there for 10 minutes listening because I didn’t want to be rude. At the end, she sighed, “Thanks, I’m not buying anything today” and left. FML
Today, I was accidentally rude to a customer and she told me to kill myself. My boss came over, told me that she agreed wholeheartedly with the customer, and then said, "I have no idea where you got this delusion that anyone would be sad if you died." FML
Today, a customer told me that there was no way he was paying for his shopping. He then walked off. As it turns out, the customer IS always right. FML
Today, I told a customer to “Enjoy your food” as I handed him his receipt instead of his meal. He replied, “You too.” We both froze in silence for a few seconds before he slowly took the bag and walked away in shame. FML
Today, I was trying sell a customer a top-of-the-line surround sound system. Apparently he was aware that I work on commission, as he threatened to buy the system elsewhere unless I sang Rebecca Black's "Friday" in front of the whole store. Goodbye, self-respect. FML
Today, a customer called me a "smart ass" because I helped him scan his coupon correctly. FML
Today, I offered help a customer to record his details, as he didn't have a scanner. He just stared at me, saying that he would never give any of his details if I typed them on my phone, as I could "do something else" without him knowing. He ended up canceling his orders and got upset on his way out. FML
Today, one of my customers told me he was going to kill himself when I explained to him that I wasn't going to be able to deliver him the gallon of milk he wanted. I work in a pharmacy, dispensing medication. FML
Today, while in line at the grocery store, I was going over the witty but caustic things I wish I'd said in an argument earlier. Turns out, I was saying them out loud. The cashier gave me a weird look and said, “Are you okay, ma'am?” FML
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ByronJess 17
I bet there was some dead air after that conversation.
emxy92 22
At least people think you re intelligent!
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VampOfSavannah 31
Intelligent people are more susceptible to depression as well, but that doesn't mean you're destined to be unhappy. Being called smart is a compliment, forget about the rest and move on.
fleur_de_fevrier_fml 23
I guess he at least is safe from suicide attempts then...
tomwantssnow 14
Well, everyone knows how frustrating it is to work with people who don't understand how to do something right... Now just imagine how bad it must be for smart people, where most people seem like idiots to them.
arandomusernameaa 20
I believe the depression side of things about being clever, is that you realise how tiny you are compared to the rest of the universe, and therefore feel less important and have no meaning :3 that's just how I feel though -_-
Nicostream 16
I think only stupid (or sick) people commit suicide. I can't think of any legit reason for throwing my life away.
AmeliaDaisy 8
You are so ignorant.
probablyeatin 13
Well he sounds like a delight
Cass_x 22
"only stupid or sick people commit suicide". oh really? what about perfectly normal people, who get bullied, tortured by words and deeds. people who used to love their lives untill their "friends" stabbed them in the back with a knife and went telling lies about them, ruining their lives, made them lose almost all of their friends, kicked them even harder when they were already down. there's a reason people commit suicide, it's not being selfish, or idk.. but when you've had enough, you've had enough. I, personally respect the people who've done it..
VampOfSavannah 31
Many people believe suicide is a selfish act because they'll be hurting their loved ones, and leave them constantly wondering what they could have done to help. "Why didn't I see the signs?". Others think it's cowardly because to them, they're too weak to push on. They should have tried harder, let the constant insults, threats, and humiliation roll off their backs... You're right. People with suicidal thoughts feel that enough is enough. Constantly trying to dig yourself out of a hole, scratching and clawing their way past the torments they've suffered... It gets exhausting. Yes, some who commit suicide are indeed "sick", but the others are just fed up. Enough is enough.
Blink_me26 21
At least you're still smart after this.
JokersHQ 21
Wow, that would have taken a lot of effort not to say something rude to him if I were in your position! Some people are just rude like that! Sorry about that OP!
onlychildFTW 34
Well that's kind of, uh, odd. Haha. Weird customers. That's what happens when you work with the public I guess.
commandercolbert 6
well hes smart, so he should know these things.....