I really REALLY wish people would learn how to order. If you are ordering a pack of cigarettes you have to tell the person behind the counter more than just the brand name. Example: If you’re ordering John Player’s they need to know if you want blue or silver, king or regular, 20 or 25. Lotto tickets they need to know what draw you want (649 or Lotto Max) and if you want tag, twist, atlantic, the kitchen sink, etc. The folks in fast food need to know what pop you want with your super triple half pounder value meal.
If you learn to order properly you not only make our jobs easier but you save yourself time and frustration. We’re not mind readers and it’d be nice to serve you without playing 20 questions first. —The Customer Whisperer
This article appears in May 24-30, 2012.
OMFG; u work in a convenience store ….. ’nuff said …. one loser dealing with many…… go figure!
Don’t hold your breath for this one, kid – your lips will turn blue in two minutes.
Almost half the world — over three billion people — live on less than $2.50 a day…
246 million children between the ages of 5 and 17 currently work with more than 10 million employed in drug-trafficking, sex work, and other hazardous labour…
Most crimes based on sexual prejudice are anti-gay male…
Wars that took place in the 20th century killed around 200 million people; in the Second World War, 66 million died, compared to 15 million in the First…
Human Rights Watch estimates that 200,000 to 300,000 children are currently serving as soldiers for both rebel groups and government forces in armed conflicts…
And you’re concerned about how people order cigarettes?
Meaty, you know what really pisses me off? My coworker and the constant barrage of fucking noises she makes all. the. time. I’m pretty sure I’ve even bitched about it here before. And while I was bitching, I was still aware that poverty, forced sex trades, drug trafficking, hazardous working conditions, biases against homosexuality, wars, and child soldiers exist. *Crazy* but true. You know what else? (stage whisper)- people are still racist too!!
It’s a bitch board, and we’re all bitches. Silly reply. Pick an issue and go do something about it if it’s that important to you that you need to quote stats at some kid bitching about how people order.
That said, I didn’t really like this bitch.
Fix the little problems and the big ones don’t seem nearly so bad.
Amen to that OP!
i hate fucking mumblers too.
Well then canny, fuck off.
You think that’s bad, try working at fucking Subway!
“What can I get for you?
What type of bread?
6-inch or foot-long?
Toasted?
What type of cheese?
Vegetables? (If they say “the works” you have to verify what exactly they think “the works” is)
Sauce?
Salt and pepper?
Did you want a combo or just the sandwich?
(If yes to combo) Did you want chips or cookies?
What kind of chips/cookies?
Did you want fountain pop or something from the fridge?”
Good luck if you lost your voice 😉
A NSCAD Grad who has finally realised that Fine Arts means Fuck All when it comes to reality, I’ll have a side order of sarcasm with that and hold the irony.
Meaty, what the fuck did that tirade have to do with the bitch. We all know that shit is happenng and nothing we do here is going to change that.
I fucking hate being behind idiots who don’t know what the fuck they want and/or don’t have their payment out. Really how hard is it to stand the fuck back, figure out what you want, fucking order it, and pay for it promptly.
Yes I’d like fries with that muthafucka
Yeah guys, don’t you hate art? Go back to fucking Germania, Vic.
That’s the problem, too many damn choices! Mel hit the nail on the head. Ever buy concessions at the movie theatre? For crying out loud! I just want popcorn and pop! Do I want this topping? “Take this combo and upsize your drink, you’ll actually save money.” “convert it to this combo and get a free chocolate bar”.
I go for it and end up paying $10.00 more. The movie better be good.
20 questions for commerce – reminds me of buying cigarettes around here lol
At least you’re not this guy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTbusMZEL0Q
He wasn’t even supposed to be here today!