"Hi! How are you??"

*No Response*

"Oh, that's good to hear... I'll just be over here, minding my own business."

The joys of retail. Whether you are employed at a high end department store or repping a thrift uniform, you know how it goes. The thoughts that go through your head but you're not allowed to say because we offer "Service With a Smile :)." I'm here to shed some light to the public, and hopefully relate to you guys along the way. So here goes nothing..

1. Oh no, it's totally fine! I don't actually expect you to answer my questions, or make any attempt at civil conversation.

Do I not deserve at least a "I'm fine, and you?"

2. I totally didn't just set those shelves. Feel free to place whatever you want right there.

That cringe inside of you when you spot a customer setting food down on the chemical aisle.

3. Oh wow, you're really cute... Please don't notice me staring. Oh, you're coming to my register. Oh no. Don't panic... Great, I just dropped every single one of your items.

When all of the sudden you forget every single small talk line that has ever been ingrained into your head.

5. Oh yes! It's my favorite regular! Oh wait, nope... it's that one lady.

I'm fairly certain that every store has "that one lady."

6. Today has been the SLOWEST day, can I please just go home?

I'm not exactly a necessity to this establishment.

7. Wait, you have HOW many coupons??

You've got to be kidding me.

8. Wow, you are actually talking to me like a human being.

Thank you!