GAH! Cranky customer sunday...

Oh my goodness. I just need to vent. I don't know how many of the other DGers work with the general public but my stars we were full of cranky people today. The kind that seem to automatically deem you an idiot because you're running a cash register.
I promise I'm not. I understand our system better than you do. I checked the sign because well yes you did read it incorrectly. If you're the lucky 1/1000 who didn't read it wrong & corporate forgot to fix the price I will of course change it.
Yes you CAN add a tip just put your caller on *hold* & please follow my instructions.
No it is *not* ok to throw your cash/credit card/receipt at me. Especially when my hand is right there. And yes while you're acting like a *language edited* and being nasty I will do my job & *still* be pleasant but as soon as you leave the other customers & every employee who just saw you act like a boogerhead is going to make a comment.
Ok I feel better. I swear I had about 3 customers today that were nice everyone else had their cranky pants on. Oh well the wonders of retail. Tuesday they'll all prob. be sweet as pie!

I, too, have worked in the lovely world of retail and know EXACTLY what you mean. Some people seem to leave the house with the express purpose of taking out their frustrations on the first available person...YOU. They interrupt, they're rude, they let their children run rampant and blame you when they get hurt, they expect more for less and complain LOUDLY when lines are long. They forget we're all Human and make mistakes, have good days and bad days, too, and have feelings just like them. Some days go that way. Everything is wrong today AND IT'S YOUR FAULT!!! ^_^

My mother always told me that, if you can be nice when things don't go your way, you're ahead of the game. I sympathize and know the feeling of having to vent.

Oh *my* *gosh* I saw the most baeutiful thing the other day. A parent disciplined their child. I almost fell over. I almost never see children corrected in public for acting out. But there are still people who do it. Seeing that warmed my heart! So many kids are allowed to run rampant through the store to actually hear a parent tell their child "No. Don't even start." was amazing.
I def. prefer my cranky pants spaced out instead of all in one day. Most people are great. I really do love my job. I enjoy the interaction with so many people. I love seeing the excitement when they find something they love. The contentment after a good meal. I'm that person who will put your little princesses doll in a gift bag with a big bow on it just to make her feel special. I love love love the look of pride on kids faces when they get to "pay the bill".
Yesterday I really needed a vent tho. Somedays are like that. :)
Always nice to know you aren't alone.

I think the parents of today's young people are learning what a disservice they did by allowing them "no discipline" -just a quiet talk instead. They never thought to teach them respect for others or themselves. Now these parents are being judged and they don't like what they are hearing. There will alwyas be misbehaving children but I sure do hope there are more disciipling parents.....Children need to be TAUGHT not just plunked in front of a TV or video game.......

Preaching to the choir!
My kids are actually adopted. They were my step children. I adopted them.
Many years ago my husband filed for custody. Lots of problems with mom & CYS not good for the munchkins. But the most glaring difference I saw with the kids was the way they behaved in the different households.
My husband and I are strict. We have rules & we expect them to be followed. Everyone in our home is expected to be a participant in things like household chores & caring for pets. We are all expected to respect each other. Homework comes before playtime etc. We have consequnces that are clearly defined for not following house rules etc.
Moms house had no rules & no discipline.
Well we experienced completely different children. Full on brats at moms. We're talking disrespectful, yelling, throwing furniture, breaking things, hitting each other etc. etc.
None of those shennagians @ dads house. I rocked my oldest daughters world the first weekend she spent with us. She couldn't get her portable dvd player unplugged when we were getting ready to take them back. Screamed bloody murder for her sister. I thought she broke an arm when I heard her yell. I sent her sister to the truck & flew into the eldests room. There would have been a hole in the wall if we'd had a knob on the door @ the time. When I saw she wasn't hurt just being a spoiled brat I blew my stack. I ripped her up one side & down the other. Told her that her sister isn't her servent & if she needs help she better get off her butt & come ask or next time she was losing whatever she was throwing a fit about. It has never ever happened again. She just came& asked me if there's anything I want her to do around the house :).
Kids need parents they have enough friends. They need rules & structure & discipline. Mine have thrived learning to earn what they want instead of having it handed to them. My 14 y/o would rather play a board game with me than watch a movie. Kids want your time & attention not your money & expensive toys.
My 14 y/o loves working in the garden with me. Both of my girls love helping cook in the kitchen. I'd take the time spent & memories made over giving a gift any day too. :)

From your reply I think maybe you thought I was referring to you. I was speaking generally as I would never think to judge anyone I had never met. My comments were only my own observations. If I upset you, I'm very sorry. I certainly did not intend to do so....

Oh my no didn't think you were referring to me @ all. My kids are just my fav. example of the nature vs nurture argument. LOL. Sorry for the confusion!

The parents that refuse to discipline & want to be their kids friends & not the bad guy are reaping what they sow IMO. Afterall parents are their childrens life long teachers. :)

Totally agree.