Mr. Not Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I'm taking an early class every weekday from 6:00am - 11:00am, and we have a quick half hour break at 8:30 am each day. Usually during this break, I go down to a local supermarket. Today, I grabbed a chilled mocha and a couple of glazed risen donuts that were fresh baked there in a little bag. I then headed over to one of the only two checkouts open. The man working the register was a 30-40 year old bald man with a very plain appearance. He took my items then announced the price in a loud and clear monotone voice. It was 4 dollars or something around there. I handed him the cash, then grabbed my items and receipt when he asked, "Would you like a bag?" I replied, "No thanks, they're already in a bag," with a smile. "They certainly are, thank you so much for pointing that out to me!" He remained in a balanced and unidentifiable pitch. To be on the safe side, I clarified, "I was just kidding around a bit sir." Looking back, I should have just walked away. "Let me check those donuts for you real quick." He requested. I handed him the bag of donuts curiously. He aggressively snatched them out of my hand and effortlessly dropped them on the ground right near his feet (which I couldn't actually see behind the counter). "One second now!" He said as he began to repeatedly stomp on the donuts until they were as flat as pancakes. He picked them up off the ground, then handed them out for me to grab with a "Have a nice day, you cocky piece of shit." Same clear and plain voice. I walked away and picked out two more risen glazes, putting them in a new bag. I then headed for the exit when I heard him yell out someone's name. I kept going anyhow. I made it a fair distance out of the store when I heard someone yell "Hey!" It seemed to be a manager - one he must've called on me. Calmly without a word I pulled out my wallet and showed him the receipt. He looked it over quickly then at my items. "Sorry." He walked back into the store at a quick pace and I went about my way... What a strange experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 If I were you I would have told the manager what happened so that guy would've been fired. I give you a lot of credit for staying calm though. I'd lose my temper if something like that happened to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 QUOTE (ColdFireYYZ @ Jul 11 2012, 04:19 AM) If I were you I would have told the manager what happened so that guy would've been fired. I give you a lot of credit for staying calm though. I'd lose my temper if something like that happened to me. This. If you told the Manager, he could've put that man on a refresher course - retrain him. Or a warning. Disciplinary action, perhaps. However, I too give you a lot of credit for remaining calm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (Babycat @ Jul 11 2012, 12:21 AM) QUOTE (ColdFireYYZ @ Jul 11 2012, 04:19 AM) If I were you I would have told the manager what happened so that guy would've been fired. I give you a lot of credit for staying calm though. I'd lose my temper if something like that happened to me. This. If you told the Manager, he could've put that man on a refresher course - retrain him. Or a warning. Disciplinary action, perhaps. However, I too give you a lot of credit for remaining calm. Me too. I would've gone ballistic! Good for you for staying calm. As soon as he said "They certainly are, thank you so much for pointing that out to me!" I would have done my usual... say, "Excuse me?" and give the person a few seconds to change course. Then, if they don't - watch out! I'd certainly mention it to the Manager next time you're in there. What an asshat. You don't call the customer a POS. Ever. Edited July 11, 2012 by HowItIs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Let me get this straight. This rather shocking thing happened to you - a store employee destroyed your purchase and called you a piece of shit - and you didn't even tell the manager that chased you out of the store thinking you stole 2 doughnuts? Surely that kind of employee insubordination calls for some kind of action on the part of the wronged customer. Perhaps that's why this guy is still employed... I find that really hard to understand, personally, aside from the really dramatic nature of the event itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vital signz Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Jul 11 2012, 07:34 AM) Let me get this straight. This rather shocking thing happened to you - a store employee destroyed your purchase and called you a piece of shit - and you didn't even tell the manager that chased you out of the store thinking you stole 2 doughnuts? Surely that kind of employee insubordination calls for some kind of action on the part of the wronged customer. Perhaps that's why this guy is still employed... I find that really hard to understand, personally, aside from the really dramatic nature of the event itself. Hell yeah. I would go back to the store and speak to the manager, and even more so, I might call the manager on the phone and ask to get the owner's number as well. I would have that mofo's job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 QUOTE (vital signz @ Jul 11 2012, 08:17 AM)QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Jul 11 2012, 07:34 AM) Let me get this straight. This rather shocking thing happened to you - a store employee destroyed your purchase and called you a piece of shit - and you didn't even tell the manager that chased you out of the store thinking you stole 2 doughnuts? Surely that kind of employee insubordination calls for some kind of action on the part of the wronged customer. Perhaps that's why this guy is still employed... I find that really hard to understand, personally, aside from the really dramatic nature of the event itself. Hell yeah. I would go back to the store and speak to the manager, and even more so, I might call the manager on the phone and ask to get the owner's number as well. I would have that mofo's job. Yes. Unless, OP left out a critical part of the story (like OP badly insulted the employee first) , or it's complete bullshit. And if it's a truthful story, people like OP are the reason that guy still has a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 IF this did happen, you should've at least tried to call the store or go back later and let someone in charge know what happened. If they have video cameras they can always check those out to in order to back up your story. Not saying anything is the reason the person still has a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Jul 11 2012, 06:34 AM)Let me get this straight. This rather shocking thing happened to you - a store employee destroyed your purchase and called you a piece of shit - and you didn't even tell the manager that chased you out of the store thinking you stole 2 doughnuts? Surely that kind of employee insubordination calls for some kind of action on the part of the wronged customer. Perhaps that's why this guy is still employed... I find that really hard to understand, personally, aside from the really dramatic nature of the event itself. Agree 100% In fact, I find the story very hard to believe.....extremely hard to believe. I'll even dare to say that I doubt it even happened..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 QUOTE (Workaholic Man @ Jul 11 2012, 09:18 AM)QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Jul 11 2012, 06:34 AM)Let me get this straight. This rather shocking thing happened to you - a store employee destroyed your purchase and called you a piece of shit - and you didn't even tell the manager that chased you out of the store thinking you stole 2 doughnuts? Surely that kind of employee insubordination calls for some kind of action on the part of the wronged customer. Perhaps that's why this guy is still employed... I find that really hard to understand, personally, aside from the really dramatic nature of the event itself. Agree 100% In fact, I find the story very hard to believe.....extremely hard to believe. I'll even dare to say that I doubt it even happened..... Yup. I saw Mr. Isnot hang around this thread, then leave. Mr. Isnothonest, punking the Forum again. Lots of laughs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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An Enemy Without Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) One time I was just trying to buy some Tylenol at the local pharmacy. The cashier pulled a gun on me so I beat him up. It was awesome. (True story!) Edited July 11, 2012 by An Enemy Without Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Sounds like the clerk knows you pretty well.... you must go there a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 QUOTE (Lost In Xanadu @ Jul 11 2012, 08:05 AM) Sounds like the clerk knows you pretty well.... you must go there a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lost In Xanadu Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 For the record, I talk to the manager about everything - you get free stuff a lot Just the other day, I went and bought a pint of frozen custard - flavors of the day were Peach Melba and Butter Pecan. I asked for a pint of Peach Melba (because it's healthy :lol) and got home to find Butter Pecan. I didn't go talk to the clueless HS chick that helped me because she was quite rude to begin with, so I talked to someone that looked to be in charge... explained I drove ALL THE WAY HOME (1-2 miles) before noticing it was wrong... he exchanged my pint of Butter Pecan for a quart of Peach Melba! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 QUOTE (Mr. IsNot @ Jul 11 2012, 10:19 AM)QUOTE (Lerxster @ Jul 11 2012, 07:39 AM) QUOTE (Workaholic Man @ Jul 11 2012, 09:18 AM)QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Jul 11 2012, 06:34 AM)Let me get this straight. This rather shocking thing happened to you - a store employee destroyed your purchase and called you a piece of shit - and you didn't even tell the manager that chased you out of the store thinking you stole 2 doughnuts? Surely that kind of employee insubordination calls for some kind of action on the part of the wronged customer. Perhaps that's why this guy is still employed... I find that really hard to understand, personally, aside from the really dramatic nature of the event itself. Agree 100% In fact, I find the story very hard to believe.....extremely hard to believe. I'll even dare to say that I doubt it even happened..... Yup. I saw Mr. Isnot hang around this thread, then leave. Mr. Isnothonest, punking the Forum again. Lots of laughs. Sorry, I started typing a response but i shut my laptop an got my bag packed instead - priorities. 8 to 8:30 break today, I'm on my phone. My main concern was avoiding conflict and getting out of there with what was rightfully mine. I was a bit shocked myself. When the manager confronted me, I made the fair assumption he was told I was stealing, so all I cared about was him knowing I didn't. Logically, the Employee who stomped on my donuts and then yelled for a manager did it for no reason - he cried wolf and the manager knows he cried wolf on a customer. This was enough to tide me over until last night when I was texting a friend who also works at the market. He said he was kind of surprised; he knew the guy as a douche but now he's wondering what's going on with him. You read news stories right? Stuff like this happens my friend, but believe whatever you will. It doesn't per se change how interesting this event was. Okay, you're sticking with your story. So, you'll have u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 QUOTE (Mr. IsNot @ Jul 11 2012, 10:19 AM)QUOTE (Lerxster @ Jul 11 2012, 07:39 AM) QUOTE (Workaholic Man @ Jul 11 2012, 09:18 AM)QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Jul 11 2012, 06:34 AM)Let me get this straight. This rather shocking thing happened to you - a store employee destroyed your purchase and called you a piece of shit - and you didn't even tell the manager that chased you out of the store thinking you stole 2 doughnuts? Surely that kind of employee insubordination calls for some kind of action on the part of the wronged customer. Perhaps that's why this guy is still employed... I find that really hard to understand, personally, aside from the really dramatic nature of the event itself. Agree 100% In fact, I find the story very hard to believe.....extremely hard to believe. I'll even dare to say that I doubt it even happened..... Yup. I saw Mr. Isnot hang around this thread, then leave. Mr. Isnothonest, punking the Forum again. Lots of laughs. Sorry, I started typing a response but i shut my laptop an got my bag packed instead - priorities. 8 to 8:30 break today, I'm on my phone. My main concern was avoiding conflict and getting out of there with what was rightfully mine. I was a bit shocked myself. When the manager confronted me, I made the fair assumption he was told I was stealing, so all I cared about was him knowing I didn't. Logically, the Employee who stomped on my donuts and then yelled for a manager did it for no reason - he cried wolf and the manager knows he cried wolf on a customer. This was enough to tide me over until last night when I was texting a friend who also works at the market. He said he was kind of surprised; he knew the guy as a douche but now he's wondering what's going on with him. You read news stories right? Stuff like this happens my friend, but believe whatever you will. It doesn't per se change how interesting this event was. Okay, you're sticking with your story. So, you'll have u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArrowSnake Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I just can't believe you didn't do anything when that guy stomped on your donuts, and didn't say anything to the manager. I would have broken that clerks nose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chicken hawk Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Wow wonder if he treats his familt like that should they come in. RUDE MULE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lerxster Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Okay, you're sticking with your story. So, you'll have us believe your donuts were stomped without provication, then you were accused of being a thief. And you did nothing to defend yourself or tell the manager what happened to you. You seem to be able to defend yourself on this site well enough. So what's the rest of the story. Was this douche cashier your buddy who punked you, and you're just relaying that story? Do you have anything more to add to your story? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 You should've kicked him in the dick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushlady23 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 QUOTE (Storm Shadow @ Jul 11 2012, 01:10 PM) You should've kicked him in the dick. What an asshole! You should have told the manager what he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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