A few thoughts that run through the minds of workers in retail.
1. "No, I can’t iron that shirt for you."
Yes that question has been asked. No, the shirt was not ironed.
2. "Why are you trying to flirt with me?"
I am asking for your phone number for your purchase, not my cell phone.
3. "The Holidays are NOT the best time of the year."
Ho-ho-help me.
4. "No, it isn’t free."
When the customer tells you 342 times a day that the item "must be free because there is no price tag" it becomes a natural answer.
5. "Yes, I hate the music too."
Nothing is more torturous than listening to the same song loop ALL. DAY. LONG.
6. "Being a jerk doesn’t make either one of our experiences any better."
::sigh::
7. "No, I can’t return your obviously worn items that you don’t have the tags and receipts for. "
No, the manager isn't going to help you.
8. "Please swipe when we tell you."
Yes, I know the chip card is the worst thing to hit society since Donald Trump.
9. "Yes, I know its nice outside. I can see it from the window."
I would love to hear how you plan to spend it all outside.
10. "I have the weekend off? I am royalty!"
It's true, I am a queen.