Wednesday, February 13, 2008

I have Hands

I work as a cashier sometimes. I get to do the whole, "did you find everything," "you get a better deal if you do this," "thank you for shopping with us and have a nice day." Its not bad, people usually appreciate it when I help them get a better deal.

However, most of the time the cashier position is the most abusive. I say abusive because that's where I have been yelled at and treated rudely. Oh, just to clarify, its not my managers, they are sweethearts that take over when the going gets to a point where I might commit murder. The abuse comes from the clients/customers/guests, whichever you prefer to call them.

The other day I was cashiering, the whole transaction went off without a hitch, except when it can time to pay. I stuck my hand out because she was paying with cash; however, the client put the money on the counter 2mm away from my hand. She didn't nicely place the money on the counter either, she purposefully placed it on the counter as to say I didn't deserve the money in my hand.

I can understand placing the money on the counter if I'm not paying attention. But when I make eye contact and put my hand out, I do deserve some decency. I don't work in the red light district where money can be thrown at me.

As Stephanie Tanner would say (yes this is a Full House reference) "How Rude!"

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