Today, a customer asked if we stocked gluten-free water. Then she got pissed when I laughed at what I thought was her joke. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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Today, while working as a barista, a customer asked me for "gluten free milk". When I told her that most milk is gluten free, she flew into a fit of rage and cussed me out for being a "cheeky bitch". My manager then lectured me about not being "patronising" to customers. FML
Today, at work a customer bitched me out for not explicitly telling her that our peanut butter pancakes contain real peanut butter. She's threatening to sue because she's allergic to peanuts. FML
Today, I told a customer the bread he wanted has been discontinued. He replied with, "Are you serious? What is your name? I'm going up front to complain about you." I still don't understand how that's specifically my fault. FML
Today, a customer at my coffee shop bitched me out because we don't sell cranberry juice. FML
Denial
Today, during a job interview, I was offered a sandwich. I politely declined, explaining that I'm a coeliac and would probably get very sick. He said coeliac disease "isn't real" and that gluten-free eating is just a fad. I had to leave when he kept pushing me to accept it. FML
Today, at work, a customer came in and ordered a "Butterbeer Frappuccino." When I said we serve no such thing, she yelled at me for "lying" to her, saying she knew about our "secret menu." She ended up complaining to my manager and demanded that he fire me. FML
Today, a customer was looking for some decking materials. I took her around the store and pointed out some nice plywood, noting that it's also fire-retardant, which might interest her. She got pissed off and bitched me out for supposedly calling her a retard. FML
Today, at work, a woman came up to the snack bar and ordered a pretzel with no salt. When I served her the food, she angrily complained about it having no salt, followed by her throwing the whole thing in my face. FML
Are you OK, hun?
Today, I walked into a store to buy a type of bread I like. The stuff was sold out, so I asked an employee when they'll be restocking it. The employee yelled at me, because, "They do have that bread," walks to the isle, and then when she saw that they really were out of the bread, she walked off. FML
Today, a customer punched me in the face for repeating their order back to them because they thought I was making fun of their speech impediment. I have the same speech impediment. FML
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NYM88 26
It's next to the gluten free bottled air, duh.
WCARlover 35
Tell her you don't stock it but she could try checking in the toilets in the restroom
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srhearrell 21
Some people are just idiots. But think of it this way: you can laugh at her because of how dumb she is, and you got this story published, so others can laugh at her, too!
SixthSinEnvy 39
This gluten-free obsession is becoming ridiculous. Next we're going to have idiots asking for gluten-free oxygen.
Rented_eyebrows 18
I'll take 5 please.
tantanpanda 26
It really is. People think gluten free is good for you, but I'm sure over half the people who ask for it don't even know what gluten ******* is. This is on par or worse than asking for diet water.
LyricaSilvan 30
It can actually be unhealthy to eat gluten-free products if you don't have a gluten intolerance.
siggy_mcsigx 22
If someone is diagnosed with a gluten intolerance I'm sure they know the products that contain gluten :)
azisles02 17
Actually, it could be a service if people start demanding gluten-free oxygen. Think it's called Natural Selection.
JoshSellsGuns 14
It isn't hard to find out honestly. And I have no clue why anyone would willingly go on a Gluten Free diet. I unfortunately have a fatal intolerance, and a small piece of me dies every time my brothers bite into a pop tart. It's like veganism, I don't know how those guys do it.
PMprotege 9
Sell it to China, they're already buying bottles of air.
Soparot 29
People go on gluten free diets because they hear people say it's good for you, then they don't even know what gluten is. Meanwhile, there are people like me who can't eat gluten but have been able to in the past, making it even worse when you see people eating that favorite food of yours that you can eat anymore. No idea why anyone would willingly give that up, especially when gluten free really isn't what is healthy, it is the fact that people eat healthier meals because they can't eat all the delicious, greasy, unhealthy foods they want to. Like seriously, just make better food decisions and you don't have to *always* miss out on that delicious, greasy, amazing, cheese covered pizza.
sylvienoir 18
I have a friend who has celiac's and she told me she was glad that there's these weird people around so food companies have to cater and she ends up with more gluten free options
Chilupa 28
I've even seen gluten free bubble bath.
zyero 9
Considering most gluten free products have a shit ton of sugar to replace the gluten, yeah if you don't have a gluten intolerance and you want to go gluten free. That's like a fat kid saying they are trying to lose weight eating ice cream and cake.
TheGreatPotato 19
Yeah, this gluten free thing is getting crazy. When I was young, the perfect diet was water, sunlight, and fertilizer.
vandj8 9
I'm 32 and in the same boat. I only have in the last year-ish have started to have to avoid gluten. And it sucks. So much.
blupenguin29 14
And most people who don't eat gluten don't even know what it is.
WCARlover 35
Tell her you don't stock it but she could try checking in the toilets in the restroom
cupcakegirl0424 27
Welp...she used her already low amount of brain cells on that? Wow.
NYM88 26
It's next to the gluten free bottled air, duh.
LostInTheZone11 29
I reminded of the scene from Spaceballs where the president is huffing the can of air.
ThrottleJockey 36
He was huffing a can of Peri-Air.
teentee401 37
This reminded me of The Lorax movie
H4H 15
The customer is always right
Arkham_Callabero 15
Except when they're not
evilplatypus 39
Google "NotAlwaysRight" You will quickly realize that the customer is rarely, if ever, right.
InfiniteSunshine 32
Oh please, customers are usually never right, they're just arrogant, entitled and demanding, so they end up getting their way anyway.
AngusEcrivain 18
In my experience, the customer is nearly always a dick...
tantanpanda 26
That's one business model, but there's also an opposite one called "fire the customer". If they're being a shit head, you don't cater to them. Probably not best for a restaurant, but it does for other businesses.
evilplatypus 39
Tantanpanda- the model actually works wonderfully in restaurants. It helps foster a supportive work environment which makes for happier employees who are more likely to stick around. Happy employees who have been around a while leads to pretty decent service and a smooth running operation which in turn leads to (non-asshole) customers being pleased and more likely to return.
eyepuppy 31
Sarcasm, these people don't get it. I've got your back #6.
sam2000_fml 6
SHUT THE ****. UP
Nyattack 14
There are three kinds of people who go for gluten-free stuff : People who are allergic/intolerant to gluten, people who want to reduce their consumption for health reasons, and complete cretins who do it just for the fad, and have no idea what gluten even is. If you're going to opt for a certain lifestyle, do your research peeps !
Witchylady 18
Some people are so unintelligent. Gluten free water ? She needs to educate herself. I don't blame you for laughing. I would have too.
Kitten_Kat 10
OMG what is wrong with you people? Gluten-free water is almost as important as lactose-free water, or calorie-free water!
Demon_of_Light 27
Absolutely! I usually just stick with normal diet water myself, but my friend is gluten free and it's very important to her to stay well hydrated.
Sora_McKain 36
I would love to know where to get lactose-free water! I've been looking for it for a long time now. I'm lactose intolerant you see, but I just love the shit out of my water, so lactose-free water would save my life! :P
Caelophile 8
That's a hell of a business model. Just brand some bottled tap water with "gluten free" and make bank.