Entitlement Whore Central (LONG)

[spookysonata]

Smashbox, Urban Decay, Iman? Yep. They're real. I love makeup and perfume as much as the next girl...but not $800.00 worth.

[Rubyred]

I hate it when people bring their dogs everywhere. It's ridiculous to see and I'm pretty sure the dog would be happier at home anyway.

I only bring my pets to pet stores or to my parents house where they are welcome..I would never imagine bringing my dog to the mall. (Though I did end up at Quiznos yesterday with my snake around my neck..the kids that work there thought she was awesome and she just hid in my hair the whole time )

[Geek King]

But I think it builds character to be poor work for a living. You also appreciate the little stuff more.

Fixed that for you.

[Apathy]

I couldn't handle those people. Useless POS's. That dog was the type that people pamper and send to doggie spas and stupid ass crap like that.
Here's a better idea, donate that thousand dollars to cancer research instead of buying crap with it. Rich people piss me off. And it's not just because I also want to be rich. (Not a snotty asshat, though.)

Good post.

[wagegoth]

Those dogs are everywhere.

I was leaving Target last night, and my cart was full, but I had a large box balanced on top that was blocking my view. There was an older woman moseying out in front of me. I couldn't see why she was walking so slowly until we got outside. She had some frikkin' little dog on a leash! What was it doing in Target? There's a Starbucks and food being served along with groceries and makeup and health products.

And this is definitely not an up-scale, white neighborhood.

[depechemodefan]

These kids will demand service from the employees; I actually had a ten year old throw a hissy fit two days ago because I was unable to help her pick a shade of $9.00 nail polish that she could wear with her yellow flip-flops to the beach. I mentioned that bright shades are in style right now, led her to a OPI Brights display,and went to help yet another customer. This girl actually bellowed that "my mom says that you have to help me pick one out."

Wow, someone is gong to grow up to be divorced 2x.

EW1: But you used to! (Thrusts cup at me more emphatically)
Me: Yes ma'am, but since the remodel we are unable to take food garbage. It tears the garbage bags and could leak onto the computers, which is very dangerous.
EW1: That's not my problem. You used to do it, so stop being rude and take this!
The worse thing? The Starbucks is less than 15 feet from our entrance, replete with TWO large garbage cans for all sorts of food garbage.

She didn't buy the drink at your place but she wants you to throw it away. Ugh. Also, that reminds me one day I was waiting for a bus and there was this guy eating food from Subway. His bus appears and he just drops the empty bag on the ground and gets on the bus, even though there is a garbage can 2 feet from him. I just wanted to beat him

EW2: But you used to! (Stomps foot) What am I supposed to do, you used to have a bathroom!

Shouldn't have drank that frap

I guess when you have a lot of money lying around taking up space, you can afford to toss is around on extraneous, useless crap. It must be nice. But I think it builds character to be poor. You also appreciate the little stuff more. I think if someone has unlimited amounts of money and has everything at their disposal, it would be hard to appreciate what they have. And appreciation is one of the best feelings in the world.

In correlation, I believe people who steal don't appreaciate things they steal, since it cost them nothing (or they have to be clever, and that means more to them then what they steal).

[Emrld]

Hi my name is Emrld and I bring my dog to work with me. I am in Real Estate also.
I do know that she is not classified as a working dog. I do not "cheat" the system either. I have not gotten a vest for her or working dog ID - which can be done without actually proving working status.
My dog comes into the bank with me . . .she comes into the title company with me. If I want food while she is with me. . .I go to a drive -thru or a curb side. If I want Starbucks . . .prior to having a drive thru location near me . . .I lucked out. A group would gather prior to going on their weekly motorcycle ride together. They enjoyed my dog and would keep her with them while I went inside.
I live in Texas so 90% of the year it is impossible to leave her in the car alone. It just wouldn't be fair to her.
As for leaving her at home . . .she destroys things. She prefers being out and about with me. Yes, I do crate her . . .she was crate trained and 2 yrs old when I got her. It doesn't matter if I leave her lose or crated . . .something will be destroyed when I return.
I admit I spoil my dog.
I admit I buy sweaters for her . . .but due to her being hairless I don't have a choice . . .have to keep her warm.
I don't have her nails painted.
I wash her myself in the sink.
I do have a pet stroller for her . . .in crowded outdoor pet friendly venues I will use it for her. (keeps her from being stepped on or tripping someone)
I am a much nicer person since I got a dog.
So please don't judge all people who take their dogs places with them as entitlment whores. I agree the person in the post needed a brain cell refill . . .but that isn't all of us.
I am fully aware there is a time and a place for having my dog with me. I don't take her on shopping sprees, to the movies, or to a resturant to eat. (unless it's patio is pet friendly)

[Irving Patrick Freleigh]

Poor dog. Why can't people leave their animals at home?

Because thanks to boobs-on-a-stick, nothing-between-the-ears, famous-for-being-famous, too-much-makeup-and-way-too-much-money tramps like Paris Hilton, little dogs in handbags are now a fashion accessory, much like a necklace or a pair of earrings.

Which absolutely is not the same thing as taking your dog to work because of separation issues, with the workplace being aware of the situation and providing accommodations, and otherwise understanding there are places a dog should not be brought into if it is not a service dog.

EW2: But you used to! (Stomps foot) What am I supposed to do, you used to have a bathroom!

Either find someplace with a public bathroom or pee your pants. Your failure to plan for your bladder filling up doesn't obligate the store to give you a place to empty it.

[Emrld]

IPF = I send you hugs and appreciate the respect you showed me . . .Thank you

[ArcticChicken]

*I started using this technique to prevent my inevitable hysterical breakdown and to stop goggling at the stupidity of people. First, widen the eyes. Then, with mouth still closed, drop the jaw slightly. Blink slowly, once, then twice. If done properly, it shields the customer from verbal wrath and allows the employee a moment for composure before response.

I'm going to go practice that in the mirror now.

[Amandarthegreat]

Quick reply

Hi my name is Emrld and I bring my dog to work with me. I am in Real Estate also.
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So please don't judge all people who take their dogs places with them as entitlment whores.

I'm glad this system works for you (and I'm not attacking you at all), but what makes it "entitlement whorism" is the belief that the dog "needs" to be with you at all times, even in places where it is downright unsanitary. Personally, I can't imagine, as someone who is allergic to cats, buying a house from an agent who is lugging a cat around with them as they show me the house nor would it be easy to purchase makeup with swollen eyes and blotchy skin since a previous customer carried a cat with her throughout the store. Restaurant dining would be near impossible with Fifi jumping on the table for scraps. If I'm at the park, walking down a city sidewalk, or in an otherwise open-air environment, by all means, bring your pet goat if you like, but to believe your dog has the "right" to shop is EWism, especially when coupled with the fact that these people will leave their kids in the car and bring the animal inside.

[Difdi]

EW: Whatever...I know it was just last week when I got one.

"Well then sir, I suggest you go to the alternate reality where they still have them, since we haven't carried them in over 6 months"

[Crazeyal]

Ah.. the furtive whine of the EW.. How I miss it not..

[Emrld]

I understand and follow the rules when it comes to their being appropriate places to bring your pet. It doesn't mean that I always agree with it . . .but I do follow the rules. As in casual patio dining . . .if a pet is well behaved and not jumping all over, bothering other diners, licking plates etc I see nothing wrong with them being there. In fact I have a car seat/ kinda like a boster seat and will use that at approved patio dining locations. She sits in her seat at the table . . .but not on the table . . .her water bowl goes in the seat with her not on the table. (Yes, she has to see out the window or get car sick . . .and she is secured in a harness/ seatbelt contraption)
Amandathegreat - Thank you for bringing up the cat point. I sometimes forget that concept. I am highly as in possibly lead to a trip to the hospital alergic to cats . . even in open air environments.
My dog happens to be considered non-allergenic as she is hairless and doesn't secreate the pet dander/ saliva combination that people are allergic too.
I also agree with the point of the pet before the kids - that does create an EW situation. (I don't have any children of my own- if I did things would most likely be different)
I just wanted to point out that their are some of us who bring their pets with them way more than others that are not EW's . . .so just having a pet along for the trip doesn't make one an EW.

[PizzaDrone]

I can't imagine anything more uncomfortable than taking my dog shopping with me. Granted, I do own a massive labrador, but even if I owned a small dog, I need my hands for shopping!

Amanda's store sounds amazing, just a pity that the people who frequent it don't appreciate what they have.