I had a somewhat uncomfortable conversation with a customer today.
We were making small talk while I heated up his food. He asked me what I was getting my girlfriend for Valentine's Day - I tried to tell him I didn't have a gf, he started asking why, how could I be single at my age, etc.
I should point out I have BRIGHT pink 00 gauge plugs in my ears, a rainbow chain on my wallet, and a rainbow necklace. And he wouldn't take "I don't have a girlfriend" for an answer. He's a regular customer, probably in his 50s, and I really don't need a customer complaint.
Oh yeah, btw, I'm gay, and very open about it with friends, family, and coworkers. I'm told I "don't act gay", I tell people I just act like me. *shrug* I won't flat out tell a customer unless they ask, but you'd think they'd, I don't know, catch the visual cues. And even then, you'd think they'd pick up on how uncomfortable they were making me?
So what are some of your uncomfortable conversations, coworker or customer?
We were making small talk while I heated up his food. He asked me what I was getting my girlfriend for Valentine's Day - I tried to tell him I didn't have a gf, he started asking why, how could I be single at my age, etc.
I should point out I have BRIGHT pink 00 gauge plugs in my ears, a rainbow chain on my wallet, and a rainbow necklace. And he wouldn't take "I don't have a girlfriend" for an answer. He's a regular customer, probably in his 50s, and I really don't need a customer complaint.
Oh yeah, btw, I'm gay, and very open about it with friends, family, and coworkers. I'm told I "don't act gay", I tell people I just act like me. *shrug* I won't flat out tell a customer unless they ask, but you'd think they'd, I don't know, catch the visual cues. And even then, you'd think they'd pick up on how uncomfortable they were making me?
So what are some of your uncomfortable conversations, coworker or customer?
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