Another "I Don't Work Here" Situation

[underemployeed]

I was in sporting goods once and asked where something was I told him I think over there, asked about something else, I said don't have a clue your on your own.... I shouldn't have let it slip when he told me "Fix your attitude or I'm getting your manager!", that "Well I happen to work in a gas station 30 miles from this location, so I'm sure my manager won't give a shit what I do with my free time, you do whatever floats your boat, even if it means being an asshole to people able to call you on it"

[zombiequeen]

I had this happen yesterday! Hubby and I are in the pad aisle making fun of the different brands (yeah we're weird and had only gotten three hours of sleep. We make fun of pads) when this lady grabbed my shirtsleeve and pulled me off to the side saying I'd get fired for PDA and that she needed my help. I looked down real quick...shaggy horse show shirt (burgundy with SPARKLY SILVER all over), nasty old shorts because I only have two pairs. I told her that I didn't work there and then went back to where hubby was. She harumphed and walked off quickly, probably because she caught on.

[RecoveringKinkoid]

I was once pushing around a two year old in a shopping cart. I was like, "Sure, let me finish stocking the shelves with toddlers and I'll be right with ya."

Dumbasses.

[Misanthropical]

When I bought my car, the dealer had my set of keys on a d-link. It comes in handy.

It seems no matter where members of CS go the general public just assume we work at the store we are shopping in at the time. Heck, Mr. Mis frequently gets mistaken for a manger of what ever store we are in, but only if he is with me.

It never ceases to amaze me that I'm out shopping in a big floppy hat, over-sized t shirt and capris and people still assume I work there, even if I'm with one of my kids who has just clearly called me "mom" and asked me to buy something they want.

[PepperElf]

Hah. I got that too, probably at the same book store.

Why? Because where I work is kinda in the same plaza as the book store. I got off of work, took off part of my uniform, and went to check out the sales.

And of course because I still looked semi-professional, at least 3 people stopped me asking for help. LOL

[Food Lady]

I've been thinking, and it's not always the keys, nor the shirt. Sometimes it's their entitlement. They subconsciously think they are the lone customers, so any other people in the store, even bikers, must be employees. The store exists solely for said entitled customers.

[Gaki]

Add a nice card that says "I Don't work here. $50.00 Cash in advance to have your question answered." on both sides. Be sure to laminate it so it lasts. (Take it off when at work of course)

BAHAHAHAHAHA! This. I shall do this! Muahahaha! I'll just hold it up when people ask me questions. ^ ^ AWESOME.

[MoonCat]

You could keep them on the lanyard and just drop the thing down your shirt. Customers probably won't notice the part you can see above the top of the shirt.

I think. Worth a try maybe?

[Solumina]

I think the jingling draws them in and hypnotizes them or something.

I frequently put my key ring in my pocket with the actual keys hanging out, along with the MVP or whatever thingy for the store I'm going into and the rest of the key-chain in the pocket. I noticed that I was mistaken for an employee more frequently when I have mine than when I have hubby's and he has about half as many keys (but they are just about as visible) so there is a lot less jingling.

[dragon_wings]

I have a d-ring I use. It has my keys (key to my front door, the lock on my door, and the key to my sister's house), a watch, and any membership cards (grocery store, haircuttery, and library card) I use. It goes on one particular belt loop on any pair of pants I'm wearing.

[RecoveringKinkoid]

Thank you, Food Lady.

I swear when I tell this story I kind of inwardly cringe because it sounds so over the top.

All I can say is I wish you all could have seen the look on the biker's face.

I had to go up and speak to him after. It was just too rich.

[Food Lady]

I can tell you with confidence that won't make a wet slap bit of difference. None. Nada. The Empty Set. Because that's what I do. It's like a pork chop, and the oblivions are like hungry dogs. I am not sure why keys=employee. Visible keys, any sort of pants other than jeans (and often jeans, too), a dress shirt, a golf shirt, a ponytail. They are like a clarion call to the oblivious shopper. As God is my witness, I witnessed an obvious biker get asked "do you work here." He had a button on his vest that said "Fuck." Hand on a stack of Bibles. I couldn't make this stuff up.

This is why I love you, RK. You have a way with the words. It's very....picturesque.

[Duncan MacLeod]

I just wear them around my neck because they're the one thing of mine that gets lost more than anything else. I think losing them is worse than people thinking I work somewhere so I think I'll keep wearing them despite the annoyance. I'd rather not lose them.

I have my wallet chained to my pants, and my watch chained to that (sort of like high school , but a nicer chain) and have like 500 keys otherwise i'd lose them on a daily basis.

[RecoveringKinkoid]

Sew a belt loop onto any garment that doesn't have one (including skirts and dresses). Attach a carabiner or dog leash clip to your keyring. Attach keys to belt loop.

I can tell you with confidence that won't make a wet slap bit of difference. None. Nada. The Empty Set.

Because that's what I do. It's like a pork chop, and the oblivions are like hungry dogs.

I am not sure why keys=employee.

Visible keys, any sort of pants other than jeans (and often jeans, too), a dress shirt, a golf shirt, a ponytail. They are like a clarion call to the oblivious shopper.

As God is my witness, I witnessed an obvious biker get asked "do you work here." He had a button on his vest that said "Fuck."

Hand on a stack of Bibles. I couldn't make this stuff up.

[Teskeria]

Add a nice card that says "I Don't work here. $50.00 Cash in advance to have your question answered." on both sides. Be sure to laminate it so it lasts. (Take it off when at work of course)