Please forgive any grammar errors or misspellings, I am beginning my second martini of the night. It's been a real fun weekend and I still have Sunday to get through.......
I get my point across:
Another one who can't be bothered to carry or show their ID. How do these people manage? She comes in to buy 3 drinks. On the counter is a sign with the two types of credit cards we are able to take and the fact that they must show ID.
Old Lady: "You don't take credit cards?"
Me: "Yes we do. (points at sign she was looking at) We just need ID."
Old Lady: "It's in my car"
Me: .......(thinking, 'So go get it already!')
Old Lady: (English is not her first language and I've angered it) "I have two, (cards) you think I steal two?!?"
Me: "No..., but we have the policy in place for a reason"
Old Lady: "Someone would cheat for only a few dollars?"
Me: "Yes, they would. But not only that if someone does it costs me an additional charge to have the cc charges reversed and I'm not willing to chance it."
Old Lady walks out then comes back in with cash.
Me: "$4.77"
Old Lady: "mumble, mumble, ridiculous, mumble, mumble, never heard of, etc ad nauseum"
Me: "Ya know, if someone else were using your card without your permission you'd appreciate the fact that I'm requiring ID"
Old Lady: (can't remember exactly but it was something along the lines of DENY, DENY, DENY)
She then demanded just two of the drinks, didn't have enough cash, continued to bitch and moan while I leaned in towards her and practically yelled the price, effectively telling her I didn't give a rip about her opinion, give me what you owe me and get the hell out!!!! She threw a couple of bucks at me for just one at that point.
Me: "You know, when someone uses your card without your permission you will remember this conversation."
She actually appeared to think about that for a second before slinking out.
You're blaming me?
We sell fishing licenses. That doesn't mean I have anything to do with the fish biting, or stocking the river, or guaranteeing you a succulent trout dinner tonight.
Idiot: "Are you (yes, he said "You") stocking the river finally?"
Me: ......
Me: .... um, they are stocking the river but I don't have their schedule handy. (hoping he meant "you" in a "not me, but whomever is responsible" way)
Idiot: "Ok then"
Standing there won't change my answer
We fill propane bottles but only my husband and my Father-in-law can do it. If I'm there alone I'll let people leave their tanks to be filled, usually, the next day when one of them are there. This has been the 'norm' for almost 15 years.
A summer person wants his tank filled. I tell him that someone may be able to fill it in the morning during certain hours so he can leave it and pick it up at some point tomorrow. He literally stands there and stares at me as if I'm going to change my answer just for him.
Local: "Can't you do it?"
Me: "No. I've never been able to fill them".
Again, he stands there as if the answer will change. Not only can I not pull the keys to the dispenser out of my arse, the knowledge of how to use the machine is not there either!
I can be passive aggressive too
Why is it that shoplifters don't just want to steal, they want to simply get away with more than they spent? I see it all the time. The steal something then come to the counter with a few things to buy. They rarely just steal and leave. If I'm alone or not feeling like confronting someone and I have proof that they did pocket something I can usually jack up their prices on what they do bring to the counter and nab them pretty damn well without their even knowing it. Tonight's sticky fingers wasn't even all that sly about it. He and his skank of a girlfriend paid through the nose for what went into his pocket.
Screw it, it's a 3 martini night. I still have tomorrow to deal with.
I get my point across:
Another one who can't be bothered to carry or show their ID. How do these people manage? She comes in to buy 3 drinks. On the counter is a sign with the two types of credit cards we are able to take and the fact that they must show ID.
Old Lady: "You don't take credit cards?"
Me: "Yes we do. (points at sign she was looking at) We just need ID."
Old Lady: "It's in my car"
Me: .......(thinking, 'So go get it already!')
Old Lady: (English is not her first language and I've angered it) "I have two, (cards) you think I steal two?!?"
Me: "No..., but we have the policy in place for a reason"
Old Lady: "Someone would cheat for only a few dollars?"
Me: "Yes, they would. But not only that if someone does it costs me an additional charge to have the cc charges reversed and I'm not willing to chance it."
Old Lady walks out then comes back in with cash.
Me: "$4.77"
Old Lady: "mumble, mumble, ridiculous, mumble, mumble, never heard of, etc ad nauseum"
Me: "Ya know, if someone else were using your card without your permission you'd appreciate the fact that I'm requiring ID"
Old Lady: (can't remember exactly but it was something along the lines of DENY, DENY, DENY)
She then demanded just two of the drinks, didn't have enough cash, continued to bitch and moan while I leaned in towards her and practically yelled the price, effectively telling her I didn't give a rip about her opinion, give me what you owe me and get the hell out!!!! She threw a couple of bucks at me for just one at that point.
Me: "You know, when someone uses your card without your permission you will remember this conversation."
She actually appeared to think about that for a second before slinking out.
You're blaming me?
We sell fishing licenses. That doesn't mean I have anything to do with the fish biting, or stocking the river, or guaranteeing you a succulent trout dinner tonight.
Idiot: "Are you (yes, he said "You") stocking the river finally?"
Me: ......
Me: .... um, they are stocking the river but I don't have their schedule handy. (hoping he meant "you" in a "not me, but whomever is responsible" way)
Idiot: "Ok then"
Standing there won't change my answer
We fill propane bottles but only my husband and my Father-in-law can do it. If I'm there alone I'll let people leave their tanks to be filled, usually, the next day when one of them are there. This has been the 'norm' for almost 15 years.
A summer person wants his tank filled. I tell him that someone may be able to fill it in the morning during certain hours so he can leave it and pick it up at some point tomorrow. He literally stands there and stares at me as if I'm going to change my answer just for him.
Local: "Can't you do it?"
Me: "No. I've never been able to fill them".
Again, he stands there as if the answer will change. Not only can I not pull the keys to the dispenser out of my arse, the knowledge of how to use the machine is not there either!
I can be passive aggressive too
Why is it that shoplifters don't just want to steal, they want to simply get away with more than they spent? I see it all the time. The steal something then come to the counter with a few things to buy. They rarely just steal and leave. If I'm alone or not feeling like confronting someone and I have proof that they did pocket something I can usually jack up their prices on what they do bring to the counter and nab them pretty damn well without their even knowing it. Tonight's sticky fingers wasn't even all that sly about it. He and his skank of a girlfriend paid through the nose for what went into his pocket.
Screw it, it's a 3 martini night. I still have tomorrow to deal with.
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