Customers and Work: Simmer down, Karen

Simmer down, Karen

By mando - 06/10/2011 15:14 - Australia

Today, at work, I refused a customer a refund because there was nothing wrong with the item, and she didn't have the packaging. I then watched as she and her son rummaged through a public bin for the packaging. When I refused her again, she called me a "fucking idiot". FML

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You deserved it 7 010

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By WellFineThen - 17/04/2017 05:00 - United States - Cedar Falls

Today, at work, a woman screamed at me and called me a bitch because I refused to refund something we give away for free. FML

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Nice try

By Ellie - 06/07/2022 00:01

Today, I was ringing up a lady’s items; two shoeboxes. Per policy, I’m supposed to open them. She heavily insisted I didn’t. I ignored her and found other merchandise inside. She then went on a rant on how "people should mind their own fucking business" and stormed out of the store without buying. FML

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You deserved it 124

By Anonymous - 20/06/2013 19:15 - Germany - Paderborn

Today, at work, a woman demanded a refund for a video game. She had no receipt, so due to company policy, I couldn't refund her. She reacted by loudly accusing me of being racist, then yelled that she'd see me in court as she finally stormed out. FML

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By maleficunt - 03/06/2014 20:44 - United Kingdom - Cannock

Today, a customer yelled at me so furiously that she sprayed my face with spittle. I had to stand there, smiling and politely explaining that I needed to see a receipt before I could give her a refund. When she finally gave up and left, my boss bitched me out for "provoking the customer". FML

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By wallets - 29/02/2012 07:47 - United States

Today, I told a customer that we don't do refunds. He responded by throwing his wallet at my face and accusing me of stealing it. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/07/2016 09:34 - Canada - Winnipeg

Today, a customer tried to return some pricey lingerie. She said she didn't have the packaging, but had never worn them. The skidmark I accidentally touched begged to differ. FML

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You deserved it 837

By Anonymous - 03/07/2018 15:00

Today, I was verbally harassed by a customer because I wouldn’t give her special treatment after her meal was incorrect. I offered her a refund and a coupon for a free meal, which she refused before calling me a stupid kid who wouldn’t do anything to help her. FML

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Insult of the week

By Anonymous - 01/04/2016 20:21 - United States - Slidell

Today, a customer got angry with me, because store policy says we can't accept returns of unsealed video games unless there's actual damage to the disc. The guy got enraged and started yelling about how I'm a "useless fuckwhistle". I almost got written up for laughing so hard at the insult. FML

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By KatieElizabeth - 27/10/2013 04:57 - United States - San Francisco

Today, at work, I had a customer accuse me of taking the giftcard I had issued her for her return, after spending 15 minutes trying to fix her screwed up transaction. She began to yell, and follow me around the store. Security had to intervene and I had to be locked in an office until she left. FML

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Basic bitch

By kismet_fire - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - United States - San Francisco

Today, a customer yelled at me because I gave her a wrinkled bag. I work in retail, and the bags are all cheap plastic. She wouldn't stop, even when I gave her three different bags. FML

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You deserved it 2 790

mboehm88 3

Thursday 6 October 2011 18:54

Isn't customer service awesome?

YtotsDI 0

Thursday 6 October 2011 19:11

five posts giiirl we get itt holy fuckkkk

Comments

guitgod1 11

Thursday 6 October 2011 19:54

well...are you?

deviable 9

Thursday 6 October 2011 19:55

You should submit this to notalwaysright.com as well. It's totally perfect.

Jaythe1st 1

Thursday 6 October 2011 20:02

Must have been at a Walmart

mbrooks5110 0

Thursday 6 October 2011 20:06

Why wouldnt you take it back? Honestly, I've taken things back I just didn't want, like gifts others gave me that I didn't like... I think I agree with your shopper there.

Daralea 21

Thursday 6 October 2011 20:12

But I bet you had the packaging in which it came in.

hateevryone 14

Thursday 6 October 2011 20:08

what a bitch. i couldn't have a job where i interact with alot of people. this is a prime example

LindsayxMoore 18

Friday 7 June 2013 5:06

It is extremely difficult. I have to bite my tounge on many occasions.

unclebdogg 0

Thursday 6 October 2011 20:10

Love how customers think you owe them, and policy doesn't apply. You should just kiss their ass and give them what they want. Screw that.

Dcm210 19

Thursday 6 October 2011 20:20

do u work at Walmart? customers are just stupid.

xDefiant 4

Thursday 6 October 2011 20:35

I don't think it is OPs fault. I worked at a major retail store at the customer service desk, and we had to follow the stores policy..or it would be our ass on the line. I tried to keep the customers happy, but sometimes you just can't. And as an added note..a lot of customers are stupid, but so are a lot of employees..just sayin'. But at most stores if you complain enough to a manager, you get whatever you want.