My Faith in Humanity Has Reached an All-Time Low

[B&NGoddess]

because of these two winners. first off, this lady comes to the customer service center, looks at my coworker who was standing inside it, and asked him if he works there.

i shall pause and let that sink in for a moment...

then some guy called and asked if he could order/get one of those foam hands that say " (team name) is #1!"

[powerboy]

What is the problem of the guy wanting to order a foam hand?

[Moonlight]

because of these two winners. first off, this lady comes to the customer service center, looks at my coworker who was standing inside it, and asked him if he works there.

Oh geez have these people not died out yet? I had that so many times when I ran a pub. It was nearly always men.

"Can I talk to the manager."

"Yep, you're talking to her. How can I help?"

Cue shocked look. I wound up buying a t-shirt with the slogan "God's busy. How may I help you."

[BookstoreEscapee]

What is the problem of the guy wanting to order a foam hand?

well, maybe if she didn't work in a bookstore...

because of these two winners. first off, this lady comes to the customer service center, looks at my coworker who was standing inside it, and asked him if he works there.

i shall pause and let that sink in for a moment...

Shortly after we got our info desk installed in Store1, one of the guys told me that someone did that exact thing...we all shook our heads and wept for humanity. I have also gotten it myself, both at the info desk and when I was standing behind the cashwrap...double

btw, I see that you are now in fiction...my condolences

-ams- former fiction queen

[Dreamstalker]

I don't think BNG's workplace carries foam hands, and lacks anything to make the guy think they would.

[powerboy]

well, maybe if she didn't work in a bookstore...

I don't think BNG's workplace carries foam hands, and lacks anything to make the guy think they would.

I know, that she works in a bookstore. But for some reason, it didn't click.

[BookstoreEscapee]

I know, that she works in a bookstore. But for some reason, it didn't click.

hehe, then again, B&N carries a lot of stuff you wouldn't associate with a bookstore...especially on the website...

[Dreamstalker]

Dunno, maybe the guy thought that since there was a Sports book section, then by some weird logic they should carry everything sports-related (I can see it now: "Armchair Spectator For Dummies" complete with inflatable "foam" hand, watercolor facepaint, et al...)

[Shengirl]

I wound up buying a t-shirt with the slogan "God's busy. How may I help you."

I have that shirt!

[allniter]

When I went into a dollar store once, I asked a guy which aisle they had the paint in. He turned to me and said "do I look like I work here?" On closer inspection, I realized his green shirt did not match the green shirts of all the other employees. But a simple apology and all was forgiven.

[Dark Psion]

Hey, it's got words on it and is probably the only thing that customer has read lately aside from TV Guide.

[Bloodsoul]

I've been standing in front of my register, light on all shiny bright, with a plastic bag ready in my hand... and had customers ask if I was open. >.<

[mattm04]

I have been stocking shelves, in the same shirt all other employees wear, company logo visible on sleeve and get "do you work here" I always want to answer no sorry, find someone else.

I was shopping at a large grocery store chain where ALL the non food service depts(bakery, deli, etc) employees wear black shoes, black pants, pressed white dress shirt, tie and smock. I was wearing khaki shorts, t-shirt and sandals and i get asked "hey where is <product>" I respond don't know, don;t care" Guy get's pissed and walks off.

[Shengirl]

I've been standing in front of my register, light on all shiny bright, with a plastic bag ready in my hand... and had customers ask if I was open. >.<

That happened just yesterday, heh. I usually look at them, lean out to look up at my light, and then look back at them. I'll occasionally make some comment about making sure my light was on if they start to look confused or offended.

[Becks]

a t-shirt with the slogan "God's busy. How may I help you."

I want one.