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some people NEVER learn FOR NO FUCKING REASON THE BANNED WORD OF THE IS "ALL"... First of , let just say that I take full responsibility for my choices, and therefore should probably hold little ill will towards anyone but myself. Okay, maybe I can hold equal ill will, but I definitely know some of the blame lies squarely on my shoulders. You see, I waited for a little bit and decided to go back to the store I recently embarrassed myself in. For those who don’t want to go back and read the full post; I was in a thrift store, a customer placed herself about a foot from me and refused to move when I asked her to, and as a result I lost my mind and wound cussing her and just about everyone else in the store out in a fairly unhinged fashion. Since the incident, I’ve contacted the manager and apologized, and felt I also owed the clerk that was on duty that one, but hadn’t been motivated enough to go in and deliver it yet. Today I stopped in for purely selfish purposes; mainly to see if I’d been missing anything. The place was such a boon for a while that it has been weighing on my mind, the deals I could be missing ! So I stopped by. That was a mistake I take full responsibility for. Seeing the customers hovering together in a outside the entrance was my first hint that things weren’t going to go so well, but I still entered with a positive attitude. The DVD section I covet had zero people in front of it so I approached with a mixture of relief and cautious confidence. Squatting down, I looked at the first row of discs and found nothing that interested . I’m going to guess it took of 2 / two minutes do this. When I stood the other row (this is a bookcase, being used hold DVDs, CDs, VHS, etc. so it’s not big) a man I’d seen entering the store with his mask hanging down his nose stepped into my field of vision, just off to my left. I made it halfway through the top row of DVDs, pulling 2 / two selections and holding onto them, and I guess the guy just couldn’t stand to wait any longer. He walked right next , less than a foot away, and asked if I was finding anything good? Without saying a word I turned my back him and slowly walked away in disgust. This time I didn’t lose my head, and I didn’t confront the man, I just tried continue shopping. This felt good for about 3 / seconds and then I turned the first corner the leads the section and found 5 / five people crushed together in a tiny space. That was enough for ; I turned and made my way towards the register, hoping to for my DVDs and go. When the manager popped into view I admit I stopped him and explained the situation, but his , bland reply was that they had the rules posted and couldn’t do anything else. This was contrary to what he and his associate had stated on the phone when I’d called them, so it was clear I would get nowhere with him. As I made my purchase I did loudly say a few things I’m not necessarily proud of, but they weren’t profane and I felt mostly in control of myself while I was venting. It was clear the deals in the store were so good people lost their sense of decency, courtesy, common sense and respect. When offered a coupon for the next week, I made it clear I didn’t need it because I wouldn’t be returning. They won’t go of business because I don’t go there anymore. Chances are their bottom line won’t notice my absence either. I’d wish them luck but I think I hold too much ill will toward them for not getting upset on my behalf, being on my side, getting in the of the guy that was too close to , etc. You know; the fantastic, unrealistic nonsense a person like hopes for but never witnesses, except maybe in a movie. Perhaps I’ve been watching too many of those lately. I know a South Park episode leapt to mind immediately when I saw the with his mask hanging his nose. They were calling it a chin diaper the show and I found that quite fitting. Some of you might wonder what I would have expected at that moment - what kind of action I would have wanted see the manager take - and I do want go ahead and answer that. Many of you might think I am ridiculous for this, because I haven’t been working in retail these past / months and don’t know what it’s like, and you’d be correct. I’ve certainly read a few horror stories about conflicts that arose from the simple act of requesting or demanding someone put on a mask, or remain a few feet from another person, but I’ve not had to deal with the possibility several hours a , several days a week for over a year. With that being said, I would have expected at least, as a bare minimum of response, that the manager had approached the man who’d<b> snuggled </font></b>and had a word with him. Asked if he’d seen the signs posted that require a mask be worn, and customers remain 6 / feet from each other, of respect. Then informed the man he needed comply or he’d be asked leave. No yelling, no drama, just a voice of authority taking control and doing what it is supposed do. He didn’t need grab the man and him from the store, publicly humiliate him, or even chastise him. Just ask if he is aware of the basic rules and requirements and then request he comply. And I don’t care what your experience ringing purchases at a register, waiting tables, or being involved in retail or hospitality has been this last year; if you cannot do that you shouldn’t be a manager and have any power over anybody or anything. You are weak, and shouldn’t be in charge of anything except making it through your shift like the rest of the workers. That didn’t happen though. What I got was a lame reply from a weak and frightened man, and as much as I want be angry at him, and with the situation, I just have shrug my shoulders and try move . Chances are this sort of thing will get worse before it gets better, and I might find myself refusing shop everywhere if I’m not careful. People are and inconsiderate at the best of times, why do I expect anything but the worst from them now? I really should wise up. One final note; I’m probably referring more myself than anyone else in the title of this post, but I do aim a bit of it at the who sidled next like he didn’t know what’s been going in the rest of the world for the past year, or why the mask was hanging from his . It doesn’t matter who is blame, I have learned my lesson and won’t go back there again. |
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