Work: Today, I stopped two little boys from spitting over a railing...

By spitstopper - 07/08/2014 02:22 - United States - Birmingham

Today, I stopped two little boys from spitting over a railing at the piano player two floors below in the department store I work at. Their mom complained to my boss about me. FML

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By jaa319 - 30/10/2016 06:35 - United States

Today, a customer asked for my manager's number, my bosses number, corporate's number and filled out a complaint form, all because we kindly asked him not to sit his kid on the counter due to safety concerns. FML

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Thursday 7 August 2014 14:59

sorry op... at least u protected the dignity of the piano player

dariustanrw 7

Thursday 7 August 2014 14:59

should've kick their asses yourself

Comments

Mii99 16

Thursday 7 August 2014 18:42

Brats

mh47 8

Thursday 7 August 2014 19:26

Sorry you had to deal with people like that! So glad you stepped up!

Calfml2 8

Thursday 7 August 2014 20:03

Unless you held them over the railing by their ankles (my best practice response) and threatened their very lives mom should have no reason to complain, and should thank you