Miscellaneous: Today, I made a positive remark to the owner of my local groceries...

By Vassy - 04/12/2012 18:51 - Canada - Montreal

Today, I made a positive remark to the owner of my local groceries store for employing a special needs girl. Not only is the girl not mentally handicapped, she's also the owner's daughter. FML

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By insomnia - 22/12/2011 15:23 - United States

Today, I was at work handling the cash register. It wasn't working correctly, so I apologized to the woman I was waiting on for the delay and explained, "The cash register's being a little retarded today." Then I noticed her clearly "special" adult son standing behind her. FML

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By GT716 - 07/04/2009 12:50 - United States

Today, I was at work at a local hot dog chain. A child (about 10, who I've seen there before) came in to order food for his Dad. He orders very excitedly, and I told him he'd be a great worker here when he gets older. He said "oh no, my Dad says I'm too smart to work in a place like this." FML

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By NotYourDaddy - 08/08/2017 00:31

Today, my 17-year-old employee accidentally called me "Dad". We all got a good laugh from it and went on with our days. Later, after getting her some coins for her cash drawer, she playfully said, "Thanks, Daddy." The customer she was serving? My wife. FML

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By FarewellRalphs - 24/05/2017 20:00

Today, I went grocery shopping with my grandmother. Our bagger offered to help load our groceries, to which my grandmother replied, "Oh, what a nice young colored boy." FML

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By Anonymous - 14/07/2010 06:14 - United States

Today, I made brownies for my co-workers. My boss called me into his office, and I though he was going to compliment me on the baking. Instead, he talked about how his 5-year-old daughter can make brownies better than me. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/08/2010 05:52 - United States

Today, I was working at my job as a cashier, checking out an elderly woman's groceries. She was very nice, and we chatted for a couple minutes. Once she had paid, she leaned close to me and said, very politely, "I'm so so sorry that I mistook you for a girl at first, young man." I AM a girl. FML

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By ADayAtATime - 20/04/2024 06:00 - Australia - Wacol

Today, I brought my daughter to work with me. When we walked in, a client was blowing up at my boss, all because as my boss was walking past his storage unit, he glanced in and was about to compliment how neat it was. After my boss left, I had to deal with the aftermath, which left my daughter terrified of this man. FML

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By author - 15/02/2014 02:28 - United States - Sicklerville

Today, I was at the fish store asking if they were hiring. My stepdad decided to humiliate me by screaming at them repeatedly that I'm a good person and that I deserve the job. FML

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Office embarrassment

By mog - 07/11/2019 08:00 - United States

Today, the girl who works at the liquor store came to where I work. She recognized me. FML

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Look up here

By Cody - 06/07/2009 23:28 - United States

Today, during my shift at a restaurant, my boss's daughter came in. I couldn't help but notice that she was almost popping out of her low-cut top. After having a private chat with her, my boss took me aside and said, "My daughter's got eyes you know, not just a pair of tits". FML

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NickKuiper 8

Tuesday 4 December 2012 22:21

It's just so hard to tell with some people...

Pleonasm 35

Tuesday 4 December 2012 22:22

"Your daughter is pretty handicapped around the store. Shit, I meant HANDY. You GOTTA believe me!"

Comments

Missy2612 11

Wednesday 5 December 2012 0:28

It is better to put the person first, before the disability. It should have read "the girl with special needs" instead of " the special needs girl"

allsmilesnow88 5

Wednesday 5 December 2012 0:40

Being the mother of a special needs child it's nice that there are still people that show appreciation for that. Although it is funny that she wasn't & she's the owners daughter!

Noxialis 10

Wednesday 5 December 2012 0:42

Guess you can wave that Christmas bonus goodbye then.

Epikouros 31

Wednesday 5 December 2012 0:53

Which grocery store gives bonuses to clients? I want to shop there.

white16sox 19

Wednesday 5 December 2012 2:46

What grocery store gives Christmas bonuses to their shoppers? I wanna shop there.

white16sox 19

Wednesday 5 December 2012 4:30

Wow I'm blind. Please ignore my comment. *Note to self, read thread before replying to post.*

Noxialis 10

Wednesday 5 December 2012 9:50

Good point, not sure why I read it as OP working at the store. Sorry for the idiocy, it was very early.

Lucia_Malpense 14

Wednesday 5 December 2012 0:49

Québécois...

Epikouros 31

Wednesday 5 December 2012 0:56

Quoi?

onedirectionxx 8

Wednesday 5 December 2012 1:21

...*facepalm*

idealTHC 7

Wednesday 5 December 2012 1:22

Well, time to be hitting the old dusty trail.

Niamhhhh 10

Wednesday 5 December 2012 1:22

Time to find a new grocery store..

TheyCallMeDamien 17

Wednesday 5 December 2012 1:28

You meant no harm but in the future I would advise against pointing it out.

Metallica36176 16

Wednesday 5 December 2012 1:30

I understand complimenting people is nice and stuff but there are 3 major subjects you stay away from: 1. Women you think are pregnant. 2. Handicapped/special people. 3. Women with weight. I give you points for trying to be nice though.