1. We do not like our jobs.
No, we didn't pick this as our career. When you need money, you'll take whatever job will hire you.
2. Despite what you think, there are other customers than just yourself.
You are not the only customer we are serving. Sorry Princess, the world doesn't revolve around you.
3. We have more jobs than just serving you.
Despite being in the service industry, we have more jobs than just servicing: cleaning, stocking, food prep, etc.
4. We get just as frustrated as you do.
We hate messing up your orders too. Your attitude doesn't fix the incorrect food. And nine times out of ten, the fault wasn't the those who make the food.
5. We don't like asking you all the questions. We have to.
We don't like having to ask you to donate money or if you'd like a drink or if that's all. But if we don't, we could get fired. Just accept this fact.
6. Do not smoke your cigarettes in the drive-thru.
You'd think this was common courtesy. Apparently not. Your cigarette can wait five minutes. Having a lit cigarette in your hand while your giving your payment or accepting your food is dangerous (yes I've been burnt by a lit cigarette in the drive thru). But for the love of all things good and kind in this world, DO NOT BLOW YOUR DISGUSTING CIGARETTE SMOKE IN OUR FACES! You have no idea if your cashier has asthma or is allergic to cigarettes. That is beyond rude.
7. We don't want your sweaty boob money.
Really? This really has to be an issue? I understand that boobs are great for storage; believe me, I know! But I'm so sick of getting girls in July giving me crumbled up, soaked in sweat, bills. I don't want to touch your boob sweat. Thank you.
8. Yes, you can have a water cup. Yes, we know you put pop in it. And yes, it is stealing.
Seriously? We're not stupid. Most of the time we ignore the fact that you just put a dark soda in that WATER cup. But do remember, that is stealing, and if you're going to be a rude customer, we can report you for it.
9. Don't assume you know our intelligence.
There is a vast range of people that work in fast food: anywhere from teens to elders. The teens typically work in fast food to earn some extra spending money. College students work there to pay for school. The adults who are not in school are there because it's a job! It's money. Who cares that it's fast food. They're still making a living. Just because they are working in a fast food restaurant, doesn't mean that they aren't intelligent. Sometimes it's the only place that is hiring. Some of the smartest people I've ever met, I've met through working in fast food.
10. Learn to READ!
The menus are not that difficult to read. And if you're having issues, come inside. When we ask you if your screen is correct, YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO READ THE SCREEN! If you don't read the screen, we assume what we have is right. Most of the food mistakes are made because of someone simply not double checking by reading their screen. It's not difficult people.
11. We are human!
Above everything else, we are human too. We make mistakes. We may be working fast food, but you shouldn't treat us like crap. You may look down on us for working in the fast food industry, but you're the one who decided they didn't want to cook supper tonight. You rely on us to feed you when you don't want to feed yourself. Think about that next time you decide to talk down to someone in the food industry.
