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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:38:14 AM EDT
Watched some white collar business woman just tear into the poor cashier at Home Depot. Cashier was some 60+ year old man (probably retired) Tree lot was PACKED with people so HD could have used a few more people to help but, just wait your turn and they will get to you. I realize I was there 20 minutes before closing time so I KNEW I would be part of the rush. I allowed enough time for just this. Lady was just hammering this man you could see he was pretty shaken up. I tried to joke with him and told him I deal with consumers every day and I "get it" and don't let it get to you man, she is just a miserable wretch and has to spread that nastiness.
I hope my words calmed him down. 
Some people need some serious attitude calibration. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:39:26 AM EDT
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Was she hot at least?
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:42:50 AM EDT
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I always try to be polite and kind to everyone at all times.
One of the very few fundamentals is that life is suffering. Life is hard, something is always trying to make you sick, hurt you, take your money, to kill you. I try to make life suck a little less for everyone I meet. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:43:24 AM EDT
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One of THE BEST customer outrage revenge stories I ever heard was taught to me by a kid with Down's Syndrome
His mother told me this story. Her son worked in the grocery store bagging groceries. This young man always has to bag everything just perfect. So one day as he was bagging, apparently he was taking a little bit longer than the consumer appreciated so she snapped at him "OH WOULD YOU JUST HURRY UP!!" He quickly finishes and hands her the bags while saying (I love this) "I'm sorry, I hope tomorrow is a better day for you" 
The next day the woman comes in to the store asking to speak to the manager. The woman looked like she did not have a good nights sleep and asked to speak to the young man. She sees him and apologizes for the way she spoke to him yesterday and just could not sleep at all last night. The young man said "Don't worry about it. I forgot about it right after you left"
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:44:30 AM EDT
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Op why you didn't tell the lady to STFU?
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:44:50 AM EDT
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Was she hot at least? |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:45:18 AM EDT
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I always try to be polite and kind to everyone at all times. One of the very few fundamentals is that life is suffering. Life is hard, something is always trying to make you sick, hurt you, take your money, to kill you. I try to make life suck a little less for everyone I meet.  ETA: Holy crap I didn't realize who I was answering. HOW HAVE YOU BEEN MAN? Yeah, You've always been a giver type person, |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:47:34 AM EDT
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Op why you didn't tell the lady to STFU? 1. She was so self absorbed, NOTHING I could say would make her see how mean she was and PROBABLY just turn her anger towards me 2. I was more concerned about the HD cashier and making him feel better. Although in hind sight, I should have walked up to her in the store and ask her "Excuse me do you work here?" 
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:47:55 AM EDT
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It really takes very little effort to be courteous and kind. Sad how many people forget that.
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:48:00 AM EDT
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The Home Depots around here are staffed by hood rats. They would not take none of that shit and probably punched the lady out in the face.
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:48:48 AM EDT
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Old people who have to wait like 5 minutes on line at the bank can be vile once they get up to the teller. As if the teller has anything to do with the inadequate staffing.
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:50:13 AM EDT
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Ah! two reasons. 1. She was so self absorbed, NOTHING I could say would make her see how mean she was and PROBABLY just turn her anger towards me 2. I was more concerned about the HD cashier and making him feel better. Although in hind sight, I should have walked up to her in the store and ask her "Excuse me do you work here?" https://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/icon_smile_wink.gif Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Op why you didn't tell the lady to STFU? 1. She was so self absorbed, NOTHING I could say would make her see how mean she was and PROBABLY just turn her anger towards me 2. I was more concerned about the HD cashier and making him feel better. Although in hind sight, I should have walked up to her in the store and ask her "Excuse me do you work here?" https://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/icon_smile_wink.gif When the rude customer looks at my wife they start to tell her somthing until I inevitable let them know she's my wife, they look at me and then pipe the fuck down. 
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:52:42 AM EDT
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So you're saying people are assholes. Tell me something I didn't know.....
I generally dislike people, but I try to kill most with kindness. Life's too short to be pissed off all the time. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:53:57 AM EDT
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Ah! two reasons. 1. She was so self absorbed, NOTHING I could say would make her see how mean she was and PROBABLY just turn her anger towards me 2. I was more concerned about the HD cashier and making him feel better. Although in hind sight, I should have walked up to her in the store and ask her "Excuse me do you work here?" https://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/icon_smile_wink.gif You followed your feelings. Got it. I work in customer service so I know what its like to get berated and not able to do a thing about it .So I make it a point to say something when I see someone else who cant say a thing because they don't want to get fired. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:54:36 AM EDT
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Like many people I worked a soul sucking retail job in high school. I still remember how rare it was for customers to be not stupid, rude, inconsiderate, or often all three. It always stuck with me so I try to be that one guy they'll deal with that day who's polite and not an asshole.
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:55:32 AM EDT
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Why I no long work retail.
Middle age white women are the absolute WORST. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:56:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
One of THE BEST customer outrage revenge stories I ever heard was taught to me by a kid with Down's Syndrome His mother told me this story. Her son worked in the grocery store bagging groceries. This young man always has to bag everything just perfect. So one day as he was bagging, apparently he was taking a little bit longer than the consumer appreciated so she snapped at him "OH WOULD YOU JUST HURRY UP!!" He quickly finishes and hands her the bags while saying (I love this) "I'm sorry, I hope tomorrow is a better day for you"
The next day the woman comes in to the store asking to speak to the manager. The woman looked like she did not have a good nights sleep and asked to speak to the young man. She sees him and apologizes for the way she spoke to him yesterday and just could not sleep at all last night. The young man said "Don't worry about it. I forgot about it right after you left"
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:56:34 AM EDT
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Old people who have to wait like 5 minutes on line at the bank can be vile once they get up to the teller. As if the teller has anything to do with the inadequate staffing. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:58:15 AM EDT
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So you're saying people are assholes. Tell me something I didn't know.....
I generally dislike people, but I try to kill most with kindness. Life's too short to be pissed off all the time.
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:58:15 AM EDT
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If someone is being an asshole I call them out on it. I don't care that in today's society I'm the asshole for challenging people. I'd prefer people hold doors for other people and get a thank you and people be courteous, but it almost never happens. Sounds like that bitch needed a cunt punt.
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:00:26 PM EDT
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I always try to be polite and kind to everyone at all times. One of the very few fundamentals is that life is suffering. Life is hard, something is always trying to make you sick, hurt you, take your money, to kill you. I try to make life suck a little less for everyone I meet. If i am a dick to you, you’ve earned it. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:00:58 PM EDT
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I always try to be polite and kind to everyone at all times. One of the very few fundamentals is that life is suffering. Life is hard, something is always trying to make you sick, hurt you, take your money, to kill you. I try to make life suck a little less for everyone I meet. Quoted:
It really takes very little effort to be courteous and kind. Sad how many people forget that. "Hi, welcome to X, how are you?" "Large pepperoni pizza." No acknowledgement, no please, no thank you. Best one I ever saw was in, Utah when I went out skiing. Guy was making a scene at the car rental counter. I forget the circumstances. Real POS. Throwing credit cards at the guy, etc. The agent politely handed him back the card and said "Too bad money doesn't buy class." |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:01:05 PM EDT
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I always try to be polite and kind to everyone at all times. One of the very few fundamentals is that life is suffering. Life is hard, something is always trying to make you sick, hurt you, take your money, to kill you. I try to make life suck a little less for everyone I meet. I’m a cynical, cold-hearted, self-centered dick. However, it’s really not fair to take all of that out on strangers. Manners and civility are what grease the gears in the machinery of society. Wanna be a dick, go live in a Unabomber shack in the woods somewhere. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:02:20 PM EDT
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This time of year is when you tend to see it more. I always try to be understanding, and especially now, when it seems like everyone is understaffed.
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:04:03 PM EDT
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It really takes very little effort to be courteous and kind. Sad how many people forget that. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:08:44 PM EDT
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Dealing with women of unusual incivility?
"Gosh, I'm awfully sorry about your weight." |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:10:28 PM EDT
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If someone is being an asshole I call them out on it. I don't care that in today's society I'm the asshole for challenging people. I'd prefer people hold doors for other people and get a thank you and people be courteous, but it almost never happens. Sounds like that bitch needed a cunt punt. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:11:20 PM EDT
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Don't know. It was dark and happened so fast. But ya know, sometimes physical attraction goes out the window once a nasty woman opens her mouth and horrible words spill out. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:11:35 PM EDT
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Dealing with women of unusual incivility? "Gosh, I'm awfully sorry about your weight." |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:13:05 PM EDT
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Working in retail while in high school was the start of my journey to my dislike of Humans...
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:14:02 PM EDT
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Anyone who doesn't call me by my full name " Sir Squire Sebastian Senator", gets a full verbal beat down.
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:15:00 PM EDT
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It really takes very little effort to be courteous and kind. Sad how many people forget that. Just be nice, people. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:17:44 PM EDT
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I always try to be polite and kind to everyone at all times. One of the very few fundamentals is that life is suffering. Life is hard, something is always trying to make you sick, hurt you, take your money, to kill you. I try to make life suck a little less for everyone I meet. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:18:48 PM EDT
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My wife will do that...if I am with her and she sees a man/woman acting like an asshole to the cashier or worker. When the rude customer looks at my wife they start to tell her somthing until I inevitable let them know she's my wife, they look at me and then pipe the fuck down. Sometimes, "shock" works too. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:19:13 PM EDT
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I could never work a job where I had to interact with the public.
 I only interact well with machines.
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:23:03 PM EDT
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So, you walk around Home Depot with a black latex suit while your wife pulls you along with a leash? Sometimes, "shock" works too. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My wife will do that...if I am with her and she sees a man/woman acting like an asshole to the cashier or worker. When the rude customer looks at my wife they start to tell her somthing until I inevitable let them know she's my wife, they look at me and then pipe the fuck down. Sometimes, "shock" works too. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:24:18 PM EDT
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It really takes very little effort to be courteous and kind. Sad how many people forget that. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:24:56 PM EDT
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I agree with this 100%. I'm a cynical, cold-hearted, self-centered dick. However, it's really not fair to take all of that out on strangers. Manners and civility are what grease the gears in the machinery of society. Wanna be a dick, go live in a Unabomber shack in the woods somewhere. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I always try to be polite and kind to everyone at all times. One of the very few fundamentals is that life is suffering. Life is hard, something is always trying to make you sick, hurt you, take your money, to kill you. I try to make life suck a little less for everyone I meet. I'm a cynical, cold-hearted, self-centered dick. However, it's really not fair to take all of that out on strangers. Manners and civility are what grease the gears in the machinery of society. Wanna be a dick, go live in a Unabomber shack in the woods somewhere. Truth was I was fried after 12 hour shift of hell, was paying a couple hundred for the ticket and just wanted a drink and sleep. But I sure as hell wouldn't take it out on another person just doing thier job. It really ain't that hard to be civilized even for an antisocial prick on a bad day, such as myself. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:26:13 PM EDT
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I always try to be polite and kind to everyone at all times. One of the very few fundamentals is that life is suffering. Life is hard, something is always trying to make you sick, hurt you, take your money, to kill you. I try to make life suck a little less for everyone I meet. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:28:10 PM EDT
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Watched some white collar business woman just tear into the poor cashier at Home Depot. Cashier was some 60+ year old man (probably retired) Tree lot was PACKED with people so HD could have used a few more people to help but, just wait your turn and they will get to you. I realize I was there 20 minutes before closing time so I KNEW I would be part of the rush. I allowed enough time for just this. Lady was just hammering this man you could see he was pretty shaken up. I tried to joke with him and told him I deal with consumers every day and I "get it" and don't let it get to you man, she is just a miserable wretch and has to spread that nastiness. I hope my words calmed him down. https://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/icon_smile_sad.gif Some people need some serious attitude calibration. Lightweight. 
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:30:02 PM EDT
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Its a stressful time of year, sadly the holidays tends to bring out the worst in people.
I highly recommend doing all of your shopping online if possible. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:31:40 PM EDT
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The irony is that she was giving this guy a hard time through her efforts to buy an icon of the Christmas Season
 Although, Home Depot refuses to adequately staff their stores. I suppose that is how they remain competitive against Lowes for lumber and garden merch. and Amazon for everything else. Still, no reason to take out your frustrations on the one guy who is actually there trying to serve customers. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:40:01 PM EDT
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Here's a classic some have probably heard before. A guy at the airline ticket counter wasn't happy about something and resorted to the "Do you know who I am." (who hasn't heard that one?)
The girl attendant got on the loud speaker..."Attention passengers. We have a gentleman at the counter who doesn't know who he is. If anyone could identify him, it would be greatly appreciated." 
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:43:26 PM EDT
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El Paso, TX. Wealthy Mexicans flood the malls and stores near Christmastime. In Mexico, they are gods...and act like it.
I'm #3 in a line of twelve at the Auntie M's waiting to buy my bride a hot pretzel. A Hispanic female, clothed in the finest and dripping gold pushes her way to the front of the line with her stair-step litter of grossly obese whelps in tow. She literally pushes the young girl trying to order out of the way, and begins barking orders. In border Tex-Mex mangled 'Spanish', of course. That's it. I'm not having it. My lily-white Irish butt tapped her on the shoulder, and LOUDLY informed her that the line started waaaaaay back there...and that this was Texas, where we didn't tolerate that kinda crap. When she pretended not to understand English, I switched to Castilian Spanish and repeated myself. Never saw a Mexican go that white. She scuttled back to the end of the line with her crotchfruit. A pretzel never tasted so good. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:45:26 PM EDT
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I would have said something to HER in the midst of her tirade.
I HATE waiting in line but it's not the fault of the cashier if the store is busy, I only get irate when the cashier and a customer decide to blab on for 5 minutes about their personal lives, save that for the hair salon or bar..............not a busy store. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:46:07 PM EDT
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I took a second job as a pizza guy a while back. I was shown was petty, entitled shits a huge chunk of the population is.. it was depressing.
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:47:23 PM EDT
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I was tempted to be rude with my internet provider when they wouldn't temporarily suspend my account after my house was hit by a tornado. I started to answer with anger but instead I was just thinking "really?". I ended up having to put my account on vacation mode and pay half my normal bill to keep it active for 6 months until we could go home.
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:47:41 PM EDT
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My grandpa used to say "You can get a true measure of a man when you see how he treats people that can neither nothing for him, nor nothing to him." I have found these to be wise words.
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:52:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So you basically stood there while this poor guy was getting berated and didn't say anything because you were afraid she might yell at you. You followed your feelings. Got it. I work in customer service so I know what its like to get berated and not able to do a thing about it .So I make it a point to say something when I see someone else who cant say a thing because they don't want to get fired. |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:53:04 PM EDT
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El Paso, TX. Wealthy Mexicans flood the malls and stores near Christmastime. In Mexico, they are gods...and act like it. I'm #3 in a line of twelve at the Auntie M's waiting to buy my bride a hot pretzel. A Hispanic female, clothed in the finest and dripping gold pushes her way to the front of the line with her stair-step litter of grossly obese whelps in tow. She literally pushes the young girl trying to order out of the way, and begins barking orders. In border Tex-Mex mangled 'Spanish', of course. That's it. I'm not having it. My lily-white Irish butt tapped her on the shoulder, and LOUDLY informed her that the line started waaaaaay back there...and that this was Texas, where we didn't tolerate that kinda crap. When she pretended not to understand English, I switched to Castilian Spanish and repeated myself. Never saw a Mexican go that white. She scuttled back to the end of the line with her crotchfruit. A pretzel never tasted so good.
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:54:03 PM EDT
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You want uncivil and down right nasty?
Observe welfare fatties when their free shit card gets declined or doesn't work. Some of the most spectacular checkout meltdowns I've ever seen. |
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