Work: Today, my assistant manager was arguing with a customer. I interjected...

By Username - 28/02/2011 16:26

Today, my assistant manager was arguing with a customer. I interjected letting the customer know that "we want everything to be copacetic." After the customer left, I received a write up for using "big words." 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 people suck - 28/03/2015 04:16 - United States - Oakland

Today, while at work, a customer refused to speak louder, despite me asking her to do it several times. As a result, I took her order incorrectly. The customer then finally decided to raise her voice, but only to yell at me about my poor listening skills. FML

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wisericky 12

Monday 28 February 2011 18:54

thats like talking in an other language to us simple foke

happyhak 5

Monday 28 February 2011 18:55

Ha ha ha! Sounds like his vocabulary isn't as sophisticated as yours!

Comments

TheRealLori 0

Monday 28 February 2011 19:21

It sounds like your asst. manager needs to head back to grammar school. What a lame fool. YOU weren't the one arguing with the customers! Your manager might want to know that.

queenie2010 0

Monday 28 February 2011 19:24

maybe the assistant manager felt that you embarrassed him/her with your "big word"

queenie2010 0

Monday 28 February 2011 19:27

maybe the assistant manager felt that you embarrassed him/her with your "big word"

xxmollyxx 25

Monday 28 February 2011 19:27

I suppose it's not a great idea to intervene when a superior is clearly that insecure.

seahorses4eva 4

Monday 28 February 2011 19:29

I would probably go past the assistant manager, to the general manager...maybe get a second opinion on that bogus write up.

InsertGirder 6

Monday 28 February 2011 19:34

You really shouldn't be throwing around big words when working with costumers.. Costumers generally aren't that smart so they'll feel offended if you come off as an elitist. Dumb it down a little for the costumers as well as your assistant manager guy.

Igor_g5 0

Monday 28 February 2011 19:50

A costumer is someone who makes costumes.

aliaskis 3

Monday 28 February 2011 19:51

yeah! Those dang people that walk around in costumes are just so stupid. They won't comprehend anything that the average literate person says.

InsertGirder 6

Monday 28 February 2011 20:33

Dudes, I switched the 'u' and 'o', big deal.. With auto-correct errors these days, I should be excused for this mistake.

shoopd 19

Monday 28 February 2011 23:00

Costumers?! Sounds like a fun group to party with, depending on what they dress up like. But you are right, they're probably not good with big words.

Massdebater 1

Tuesday 1 March 2011 8:43

I love how many grammar Nazi wankers this FML is attracting. it was so ******* obvious what he met yet three of you had to make the same SHIT comment. none of you actually made a comment or reply with any relevance whatsoever. go and die.

ranita_fml 3

Wednesday 2 March 2011 2:44

This quote is too funny: "go and die." just awesome! I needed the laugh, thanks!

AnneFTW 17

Monday 28 February 2011 19:34

OP, are you the manager and the other guy is your assistant, or is he your boss?

falluke17 0

Monday 28 February 2011 19:45

unless you are the manager(or something similar to what your assistant is), you should not have butt in to the argument... not your job...

sweet_candy_ 17

Monday 28 February 2011 19:52

You should have just let your manger handle it. This could have been prevented if you mind your own business.

sweet_candy_ 17

Monday 7 March 2011 2:56

Ooops silly mistake :)

mattitucklove01 0

Monday 28 February 2011 20:19

sweet person I really think you should talk to your boss and see what the freak he has to say about the situation ! p.s always tell someone in a troubled case! no matter what it is, before you make any decision! always great to have a second opinion! before doing something that you might regret.