Maybe it’s just me, but…
When I am a customer in a store, and I complete my purchase, and I thank whoever helped me, I don’t think it’s appropriate for that person to say “No problem.” Or “Uh-huh.” Or “Next!” Or even the unadorned, “You’re welcome.”
Aren’t they supposed to thank me, too, for shopping there? It’s been a long time since I worked with the public, but I’m pretty sure that’s the way it was done.
Message to the rude: You hate your job. You’ll never be on “American Idol.” You probably won’t win the lottery. But you know, you don’t have to be brilliant, wealthy, talented, or beautiful to have good manners. Really!
And by the way? Thank you for reading. =)
you’re very welcome.
i agree with you on this topic as well.
and i think your icon is wonderful.
Joan and other stuff
Thanks! That picture mysteriously showed up on my computer. I figured it was a sign that Joan needed some attention.
Regarding manners…. On the other side, I also can’t stand it when I see customers being rude to the people who are taking care of them. You can tell a lot about people by how they treat retail associates, waitstaff, and cashiers.
Re: Joan and other stuff
it’s probably in your best interest to go ahead and use the joan picture…
manners…HA…are those still taught?
Re: Joan and other stuff
Having worked a cashier job, I also hate it when people are downright rude to the person who isn’t responsible for their problem and is, most likely, trying to help. I’m the nutjob next in line for apologizing to the cashier for the person in front of me. “On behalf of humanity, I’m sorry you had to experience that jerk. He’s not representative of human beings and will most likely be reincarnated as a tick on Pat Buchanan’s ass.”
Re: Joan and other stuff
Have you ever gone so far as to reproach the person who’s behaving like an ass? I’ve only done that a couple of times. Especially since Texas permits concealed handguns. There’s something so ignoble about dying over a breach of manners in 7-11.
Re: Joan and other stuff
Unfortunately, I don’t have the balls for that. I’ve also got the same fear of “lead poisoning” that you have.