Today, at work I was trying to be nice and give a customer a discount because she was having trouble finding money to pay for her food. Everybody behind her then demanded a discount as well. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, at work, a woman screamed at me and called me a bitch because I refused to refund something we give away for free. FML
Today, I was at work, stocking shelves. A customer got mad because I was in the way of her "shopping time" and knocked down all the work I had done. FML
Today, at work, a customer asked for my number. When I declined, he made a huge scene, shouting and scaring other customers. He tipped me seven cents. FML
Today, while at work, a customer refused to speak louder, despite me asking her to do it several times. As a result, I took her order incorrectly. The customer then finally decided to raise her voice, but only to yell at me about my poor listening skills. FML
Today, I got yelled at by a customer for saving them money. FML
Today, as I was working at a bakery, a woman stormed in, cut in front of the line, and began yelling at me. She claimed I didn't give her a sandwich earlier and demanded a refund. She got the refund out of my paycheck, and as she was leaving she muttered, "Ha, works every time." FML
Today, at work, I had a customer accuse me of taking the giftcard I had issued her for her return, after spending 15 minutes trying to fix her screwed up transaction. She began to yell, and follow me around the store. Security had to intervene and I had to be locked in an office until she left. FML
Today, while working at a dollar store, I was clobbered by a woman because apparently, I was ripping her off by charging two dollars for two doughnuts. She didn't understand that she couldn't buy multiple items at once for one dollar. FML
Today, I was verbally harassed by a customer because I wouldn’t give her special treatment after her meal was incorrect. I offered her a refund and a coupon for a free meal, which she refused before calling me a stupid kid who wouldn’t do anything to help her. FML
Today, while checking out a couple at work, I handed them their receipt and wished them a good day. The woman promptly pulled her husband to the side, and whispered to him about how much of a "fucking idiot" I was for making the prices so high. I work at McDonald's. FML
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Top comments
RoseCrystal 17
You get points for being a decent human being. Those people are just petty and greedy. Don't stop being nice, OP.
gc327072 31
Should've said to the other people "life isn't fair, deal with it" and moved on. . But props for being a good person!
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Comments (105)
stormsfury2131 6
People are greedy, self-entitled bastards. You did a good thing by trying to help a customer out, one who will remember your kindness and keep shopping at your store. The rest feel they deserve what that customer got because they have no scruples.
chellyX92 8
Ive had this situation many times. Once a woman cried because she felt like se failed her children, what i do is act like i doubled scanned something or grab a coupon and swipe it. Maybe a buck or too, but nothing extremely noticeable. Sometimes the customers don't notice sometimes they thank you. But never make it that obvious and don't ever do it often.
the_true_batman 10
Wow, people are dicks. Unless you're actually poor there is no reason to demand for a discount as well. Are most Americans poor or something? I would think that the cashier did a nice thing for someone who needed help, I wouldn't want to create problems for her.
redhedsaysrawr 18
No, our economy is just shit, so yeah, everyone is hurting for money.
flightsimdude 5
Aww your life must be soo hard. My house got destroyed in hurricane sandy but I can't imagine what your lifestyle is like
the_true_batman 10
At least you have access to a computer. There are parts of the world where the hardest day of your life looks like luxury to them.
thebiglloydtree 12
TBH, you did a good thing OP, but ydi. Be positive, do what you can, but never underestimate human nature. IMO we're capable of a lot, we just need to learn as much first. Until then think as if you wanna help everyone, but act like eevryone's out for number 1.
IW_RIOT 7
You did the right thing. The other customers are just self centered and don't deserve any discount
SuzyTurquoiseBlu 25
Oh wow... and what made them think they were entitled to discounts as well? heh.
gottageek 17
Damned if you do and damned if you don't. Customer service is so rewarding.
theandrewdays 2
Well yeah, that's what you get for giving a handout to one person.
teriyakioxo 4
Should've told them she was your relative and got a discount because of your employment.