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I Have Worked In The Hells Of Customer Service

The customer is not always right. And I've learned that people who say the customer [i]is[/i] always right are the people who can't handle the tiniest things that don't go their way.

I don't understand people who cause a scene, yelling and threatening employees over nothing important like a simple mistake (they forgot to leave out the burger's pickles and onions or giftcards can't be returned). If they have a problem, how hard is it to just walk away or talk to a manager, send a complaint on the company's website or call the company itself and explain what happened? Because not only are they causing trouble for employees, they're disturbing the other customers as well. And most likely someone is recording this so people all over the world can laugh at this meaningless tantrum.

But what confuses me most are the customers who get so upset over something so simple, they record it with their iphones for "legal purposes" when all that's really recorded is how they're being disrespectful toward everyone around them. They dare the employees to call the cops, dare people to hit them, and claim they'll get a lawyer (or that [i]they'll[/i] call the cops), and leave before the cops actually arrive.

Now, I understand that there can be rude, lazy people in customer service. But I still think there are better ways to handle that or else you'll seem to be no better than them. You'll just be that crazy woman or guy in Target, CVS, or wherever, the recorded video forever shared throughout the web.

Seriously. What is wrong with some people?
Local · 51-55, M
Nothing wrong. They are made that way (manufacturing defect). At the time of complaining, they think they are the most perfect personalities in the world. Apologize to the extent of decency but call your boss if they carry on humiliating. Leave their battle ground and let them face another one.
bhatjc · 46-50, M
So true on that. I see that every day. Besides if they are in a store. It's already being record for "legal purposes" Those eyes in the sky. Most of the time the cops will side with the store. Because that person is making a scene. And wants some attention.
goagainsttheflow · 26-30, F
Perfectly put! These customers need to learn to calm down and deal with things properly. No need to involve cops and lawyers!
bhatjc · 46-50, M
@goagainsttheflow: Well put as well. But some times you need the cops or security.
sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M
and you lived?!
goagainsttheflow · 26-30, F
Yeah I used to be a cashier (ugh it was terrible) and I'm just watching Public Freakout videos on YouTube and these customers are flat-out crazy.
sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M
@goagainsttheflow: i knew a few who worked customer service wow the police did come from time to time.

from threats and people coming in and actually pulling a rep over the counter and beating them up to someone coming in with a gun.

i'm like "time for me to move on man..."
goagainsttheflow · 26-30, F
@sighmeupforthat: That's horrible. Some people really need to calm down! Everything can't go their way!
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bhatjc · 46-50, M
@goagainsttheflow: i work retail. And some times have to deal with those people. And some times the cops laugh as well
goagainsttheflow · 26-30, F
@bhatjc: The things we do only to get yelled at. *sigh*
bhatjc · 46-50, M
@goagainsttheflow: Or cursed,or spit on

 
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