It was a bit hard to not over hear it when they were having an open conversation - certainly not whispering about their exploits.
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It was a bit hard to not over hear it when they were having an open conversation - certainly not whispering about their exploits.
I imagine him as some Gareth Keenan type character.
When I first started on registers I got "at least you don't have to work too hard" a lot
And the same jokes 5 times a week, and when you don't laugh they're shocked.
My biggest pet peeve is "oh I've gotta pay for it?" Because the idea of exchanging one set of goods for another in return is a new thing you stupid moron campaigner
I used to work on registers, i do nightfill now which i enjoy a bit more.
Anyway used to always get ''don't work to hard now'' with a hint of condescension as the customer departed.
I'm not Nick Kyrgios!
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* I hate this.
So arrogant and ignorant. You're not trying to pick out the little parts in Little by Little by Radiohead; you're just listening to music. You're not aloof or cool or street. You're just a twat with a fat head buying s**t cheap alcohol.
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I've always wondered what it is that freaks people out with basic human interaction
You ask them how they are, or if they need anything and they freeze in a total panic
You ask them how they are, or if they need anything and they freeze in a total panic
When i was working on the registers i didn't mind at all if a customers phone rang for them to answer while i was serving them.
However it seemed a bit rude if they approached me while already on the phone and in mid conversation.
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This thread can be condensed as: lots of people are nice and decent, but 50% are some sort of s**t: yappy, arrogant, ignorant, selfish, or just plain old campaigners.
It's hilarious that customers think anyone outside of the store managers & supermarket CEOs actually give a toss if they go to Coles/Woolies instead.
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I think people fall into two camps.
"They think I'm stealing!"
"Why is this kid trying to talk to me? I know what I want. Oh in fact why didn't they talk to me before?! Oh excuse me, where has that boy gone?!"
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Classic one.
"You're about to lose a $40 sale here!"
"I still get paid whether I sell it or not."
A lot of people, usually stupid old pensioners or 44 year old Bigfooty users, still think every store is some old classic mum and pop store where we all care about our profits and we're all in this together.
Haha, yeah I do love the:
"Well I guess I'll go somewhere else then *looks expectantly*"
"Uh, okay, see ya later."
I can honestly say about 95 per cent of people who have said that are back in the store shopping within weeks.
The other terrible and common one is:
" *demands special treatment* I've been a customer at this store for x amount of years, I do a lot of business here"
Yep, that doesn't mean you get special treatment. When you come to a store, you pay money for a service/product which your receive, you don't deserve any special treatment outside of that basic business transaction.
"Well I guess I'll go somewhere else then *looks expectantly*"
"Uh, okay, see ya later."
I can honestly say about 95 per cent of people who have said that are back in the store shopping within weeks.
The other terrible and common one is:
" *demands special treatment* I've been a customer at this store for x amount of years, I do a lot of business here"
Yep, that doesn't mean you get special treatment. When you come to a store, you pay money for a service/product which your receive, you don't deserve any special treatment outside of that basic business transaction.
I'm not a mystery shopper, but I judge my store experience just as harshly .
I havn't shopped at Target since they pulled GTA V off the shelves, but that was more because I just don't have anything of interest in that store more than joining in a video game moral crusade.
I havn't pulled that line myself HOWEVER it would be hilarious if you took this stance with a store manager, area manager or a higher up person in the store and around near your register at the time.
At regular stores I just give them an eye roll and "just browsing"
. I havn't shopped at Target since they pulled GTA V off the shelves, but that was more because I just don't have anything of interest in that store more than joining in a video game moral crusade.
I havn't pulled that line myself HOWEVER it would be hilarious if you took this stance with a store manager, area manager or a higher up person in the store and around near your register at the time
. At regular stores I just give them an eye roll and "just browsing"
I hate the "I actually work in hospitality myself so...."
I don't know how you let shopping bother you so much. Unless I'm actually after help I literally grab what I need, line up and have a brief chat to the employee at the counter, pay and head off.
The only thing I ever get frustrated at is the JB Hi Fi security. Walked out with my new PS4 and have some campaigner at the door treating me like a thief.
Could maybe add in Dan Murphy's with their stalking of you and then the border patrol like ID checking at the counter, but I've got a mate who works there and I can see why it is done.
How the fck would I manage to steal that?
The only thing I ever get frustrated at is the JB Hi Fi security. Walked out with my new PS4 and have some campaigner at the door treating me like a thief.
Could maybe add in Dan Murphy's with their stalking of you and then the border patrol like ID checking at the counter, but I've got a mate who works there and I can see why it is done.
How the fck would I manage to steal that?
Yep, sorry for late reply I've only just awoken from my slumber.
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Lmao. Good morning
Did you like it? We got there 10am, stayed on Hisense all day for every match. Had a great day, even tho we didn't see any "classics".
Lmao. Good morning
Did you like it? We got there 10am, stayed on Hisense all day for every match. Had a great day, even tho we didn't see any "classics".
It was pretty good thanks! We watched a game on show court 2 between Goffin and someone, but we left because it was far too hot. The heat reflecting off the court is almost as bad as the heat from the sun. Then we watched Berdych and some no name in Hisense, before returning for the Kyrgios match at night. Took us ages to find a seat, there were more bags on seats than bums which was frustrating.
I still remember a lady threatening to shop at a different Woolworths a few months back. Like, (A) that doesn't affect my wages at all and (B) it doesn't affect the company I work for one bit. 
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Yeah that sun is a killer. A tip if you go again- try to go straight to Hisense and sit on the baseline (we were 8 rows from the front) even with the roof open we were in the shade all day. Was bliss. You can get passouts for 30 mins and go for a wander then go back. Me and my friend alternated doing this like probably 3-4 times each during the day.
That's because a s**t ton of expensive stuff gets stolen and it's a pain in the arse. It's really not that hard to open your bag, or hold the receipt out.
