List of my Most Hated customers

[Mara-chan]

Here's a list of my most hated customers, in no particular order. Perhaps you have similar customers. If so, sorry. Names have been changed to protect the innocent... ME!

- "Irish" - Her company spends a bajillion dollars in my store, sure. But does she HAVE to be such a demanding bitch every time she's there? She actually had the guy who was picking up her order leave because it took longer than 5 minutes to get 20 cases of copy paper from the back room.

- Man who calls me Doctor - Because he calls me Doctor. It was fun being called that back in High School when I was a huge fan of Dr Who, but now it just isn't the same (and yes, I'm a Dr Who geek too).

- Crazy Cat Man - See his own post. I REALLY don't care about what toy he bought his cat and the story he wrote about it.

- Every customer who presses the Easy Button more than once.

- Rebate Returns family - A family of Indian ladies who try to buy more than the limit during big sales with rebates. Doesn't matter what the item is, they want as many as they can get! TV remotes, limit 10? All three of them will buy 10 each! THen when the extra rebates are denied (same address, I assume) they'll return them! OH! You're back with TWENTY remotes for a return? I WONDER WHY!

- People in copy center who can't figure out the BIG GREEN BUTTON means START and the BIG RED BUTTON means STOP. Remind me not to be on the roads with them.

- Anyone who whistles, snaps or yells "Yo! Help here!" when they need assistance.

- Parents who can't/don't want to control their children. The ones that drool/pee/whatever all over the store. The ones who cry from the moment they enter the store until the moment they leave without the parents even attempting to quiet the child.

- Parents who discipline/over-discipline their kids in the store. Like the one the other day who SCREAMED "Will you SHUT THE HELL UP!" at their child. Or the parents who spank the kids in public. Don't need to see that.

- Need I mention "If it doesn't scan, it's free!" people?

- Let's Make A Deal! - The people who think retail stores still haggle. Yeah, and we accept bushels of corn and chickens as payment also. Sorry, I don't have change for a piglet.

- Hardcore Smokers - Not potheads, the smokers who apparently spend months locked in their cars smoking until every fiber of their being contains more tar than a new roof. The people who leave a brown stain in the AIR when they stand in one place for more than a minute. They're usually the ones who like to get REAL close when they talk to you.

- Anyone who likes to get REAL close when they talk to you.

- People who say "You keep rearranging the store" even though you haven't done it in a year.



...I think that's enough for now. Just needed to vent.

[Hobbs]

I'd rather them spank the kids right there to let 'em know what it is they're being punished for. That's what my parents did.

[Mara-chan]

If it's something big, like the kid set fire to a display, sure.

But when the kid does something minor and they practically BEAT them... no, not in the middle of a store. Or at least take them off to the side.

[Hobbs]

If it's something big, like the kid set fire to a display, sure.

But when the kid does something minor and they practically BEAT them... no, not in the middle of a store. Or at least take them off to the side.

Well, beating, sure is a no-no. But not slapping their hands or spanking their bottom when they do something bad.

[Broomjockey]

Right, we've had threads go in to Fratching territory hard and fast when spanking came up, so let's drop that topic right now, and focus on the rest, please

[Hobbs]

Right, we've had threads go in to Fratching territory hard and fast when spanking came up, so let's drop that topic right now, and focus on the rest, please

Well, we've been spanked...

Sorry, sorry. Stupid pun I couldn't resist!! Don't mod me again, please!

Back on topic, I've met every single one of those customers over a 1 1/3 year period, and it doesn't look like it's gonna get better.

You forgot, however, "Drunk guy that pees in the lot."

Oh, and "Miss Tranny."

[MadMike]

- Parents who discipline/over-discipline their kids in the store. Like the one the other day who SCREAMED "Will you SHUT THE HELL UP!" at their child. Or the parents who spank the kids in public. Don't need to see that.

I had one of those. It was almost closing time, and I was sweeping the floors in my department. I had the dirt swept into a pile, and this kid started kicking it around. His father yanked the kid off the floor, and tossed him forward a couple feet.

I thought he was just going to ignore what the kid was doing, but this was almost worse.

[Cat]

YUp, I had the bulk buyers, and they always wanted a discount. Nope, nada, not gonna happen. Maximum 10 watched, no discount, final sale Corp rule, we had to follow.


Almost fun breaking hearts of people who were rude

[Diablo]

I personally love the people that come into a store with the mindset that every employee is there to rip them off. Like trying to explain to them that said item doesn't come with the required cord or the item they think is really easy to fix on their boat/car requires way more tools, time, and experience they could ever hope to have and then a couple of days later they come slinking back pissed off they you didn't prevent them from being their own worse enemy.

Personal favorite was the guy who basically ripped out his electrical system on his BayLiner following the instructions he got off the internet. His original problem? His prop had seized. So instead of replacing a bearing, he completely ruined not only his electrical system, but also his interior. I swear to god, he may as well taking a chainsaw to the side of his boat for the amount of damage he did. Also when he had returned, he had never even got around to replacing the bearing that was F-ed up to begin with. So he basically did a bunch of damage to his boat for nothing...

[InaHandbasket]

The crying when they arrive, cry through the shopping, still crying when they leave while the parents say/do absolutely nothing to stop them bugs the hell out of me. In my childhood, if we started crying in the store, that was it. My Mom would leave and we wouldn't go shopping at all.

Because my little brother didn't learn to behave in public places for an extended time, guess who had to stay home to babysit him? Yep, me.

I make a point of complimenting a child who picks up something he or she accidentally knocked over or says thank you (etc.) in front of their parents. It makes the parents and the child proud. I cast the evil eye on ne'r-do-well children who don't behave. Of course, if a baby or young toddler is screaming and crying in the store, it's a big hint that they need to go home and possibly take a nap or something. They don't understand the concept of shopping at that age.

[Gabrielle Proctor]

Well, we've been spanked...

Where's EQ? She's going to want to get in on a good spanking.

[HowMayIHelpYouToday]

Right, we've had threads go in to Fratching territory hard and fast when spanking came up, so let's drop that topic right now, and focus on the rest, please

What's Fratching in the U.S.?

[powerboy]

Where's EQ? She's going to want to get in on a good spanking.

Hell, I want a spanking also.

What's Fratching in the U.S.?

Well, have you heard of DisneyLand? Well Fratching, is not it

[Mara-chan]

You forgot, however, "Drunk guy that pees in the lot."

Oh, and "Miss Tranny."

We actually don't have too many drunks come in. There's no bars really close or places that sell alcohol, so no reason for them to wander in. Although I have had a few customers who went directly from the construction site to the bar to our store, but that's rare.


Miss Tranny?

[AirHostess]

The Princess:
Easily recognised by having her nose in the air and designer handbag and pashmina. Needs a lot of attention and asks for blankets and pillows. Tends to think the world revolves around herself and treats the cabin crew like hired help! Moans about the lack of free food or drink and gets annoyed when the crew politely ask Princess to turn her Blackberry off. Best to treat this one firmly or she will have you running around like her personal maid all flight. Has severe entitlement issues. Now I'm flying for a premier airline I encounter this little charmer a lot more! Argh! Often found in Business Class but budget conscious princesses are turning up in the main cabin too, possibly due to the credit crunch.

The Very Important Business Traveller:
This charming gentleman or lady does not like being told what to do by lesser mortals, let alone the flying waitresses! Does not want to watch the safety demo and reads the Financial Times instead. Refuses to stow their carry on luggage and laptop for take-off and gets extremely frustrated if the plane is one minute late on taking off. This passenger is easily recognised by the mobile phone in one hand (which they are extremely resentful when they are asked to turn it off) and the grim expression and smart suit.

Fussy Mother and Children:
May or may not travel with a Nanny. I can understand that travelling with small children can be very stressful but some people really take the biscuit. Yes flight attendants are happy to help wherever possible, assist you with light baggage, heat up baby food etc The problems start when they let their little horrors run amok down the aisle (especially when there are hot drinks being served) and let them crush Pringles into the carpet and leave dirty nappies on the galley surfaces where food is prepared. Lovely. The other passengers really like it when a baby gets changed on the seatback table and nappy thrown on the floor…even more annoying when the lavatories have baby changing facilities in them! Dumps the children in the galley and expects the crew to entertain them.

The Stag Party:
My worst nightmare. These delightful people are often found on flights to Amsterdam and the former Soviet states. Their one aim seems to be to get drunk at 8am and be very loud! Also they tend to not notice their cash dropping on the floor and you can easily make a few quid from checking their seating area after the flight. Tend to leave the plane an absolute tip and spill alcohol everywhere. Not good when you have children onboard as they have to be reminded to watch their language constantly. They never want to sit down for landing either.

The Moaner:
This little ray of sunshine has a truly negative outlook on life and takes pleasure in complaining. The plane is too hot/cold. The food and drink is poor. The seats don't recline. The tea isn't hot enough. Your uniforms are ugly. How dare the flight be delayed due to weather/technical/industrial action. Why can't they be upgraded? The legroom is awful. Best avoiding contact at all costs.

The Thief:
Prowls around the unattended galley trying to steal the crew's food and drink and even magazines. Would I go to their workplace and rummage through their drawers? I think not, this is just plain rude! Special kudos goes to a passenger caught stealing my Mars bar who was told off by my Purser and the young lady (a right Princess) who stole my glossy magazines and then hid them. I even had my uniform coat stolen from an overhead locker, never to be seen again! What is wrong with people?! I have heard of crew having items stolen from their suitcases and handbags on the plane.