Dealing with customers can go a few different ways.
It can be low-key with no drama, it can be mildly annoying, or things can go totally off the rails and you might lose your sh*t and end up in a screaming match.
We don’t advise that last option because you might end up losing your job, but still…it’s a possibility.
And, with that in mind, let’s take a look at some things that customer service workers really don’t like.
Keep these in mind when you go out in public, folks!
1. I don’t think customer service workers know the answer to this.
So stop asking, people!
customers really come up to me and ask “when this whole covid thing gonna be over?” Lmfao bro idk let me go ask my manager
— adri (@rofnl) August 5, 2020
2. Come on, people!
Get it together and wear a mask!
3. That joke? Again?
How many times do I have to hear this one today?
4. Yeah, that looks about right.
Taking a stand…we’re just not sure for what…
5. This is really bad.
And I would strongly advise against it.
this customer walked in 10 SECONDS before we CLOSED and she had the audacity to yell “yay i made it” bitch you made what? made me mad?
— evelyn (@evelynnleee) February 19, 2019
6. What makes you think we’re closed?
Major eye-roll on this one.
“Are you closed??????”
no ma’am, we actually just decided to lock the front and start mopping for fun
— 𝕜𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕖 (@katiekml) August 5, 2018
7. I’m aware that it’s not my fault.
So go yell at the manager.
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8. Never heard that one before…
Customers need to come up with some new material.
Item: Doesn’t scan
Customer: Oh, must be free!
Me: pic.twitter.com/ygyQqk6X8K
— Josh Martinez ®️ (@JoshM4rt) March 30, 2019
9. Hmmmm…next joke, please.
He really does not look amused.
Customer: “working hard or hardly working??? haha”
Me: pic.twitter.com/03SqmKQMJW
— Big O, MSHA (@__BigO__) December 9, 2019
10. News flash: they don’t care.
Don’t let the door hit you on the way out!
No retail worker has ever been intimidated by the phrase “you just lost a customer.” Like oh nooo we’re only gonna make $345,629 instead of $345,671. I’m sorry you feel that way about our store, would you like your apology letter in the mail, or hand delivered?
— Carter (@cclnicke) November 13, 2020
11. Well…I need to pay my bills.
And that’s why I’m stuck in here…
Me:
Customers: OMG it’s so gorgeous out today how are yous open, It’s such a fab day and yous are in here working, omg bet you wish you were out in that sun
— tay (@taylor_mccowenx) April 21, 2019
12. Go talk to a bartender.
Or maybe a therapist?
Working in retail was wild, people just tell you things about their personal life and you just stand there… Not knowin' how to respond to “I'm going to a funeral” or “I’m getting a divorce” like that sucks… $13.48 is your total.
— AGAR 🇭🇹 and 99 others (@travelling_afro) June 29, 2018
13. Cool, never mind.
Forget I said anything!
Me: Hi, how are you today?
Customer: *says nothing*
Me: Cool, I guess I'll go fuck myself pic.twitter.com/UoNJS5pe91— Breakthrugh (@Breakthrugh_if) August 3, 2017
Now we want to hear from you.
In the comments, share your most annoying work experiences with us.
We can’t wait to hear your stories!