Unfiltered Story #198712

What’s My Trash is Your Trash

(When I work at the shop, there is always at least one person who gives me their trash, despite there being two large trash cans on either side of where they are standing and one small bin on the counter for straw sleeves;)

One scenario:

Me: (Hands a lady her drink) Thank you, have a great day!

(Lady proceeds to rip open a new straw from its sleeve and stuff it into my tip jar.)

Another scenario:

Man: I want [drink] in a medium, please.

Me: Alright, that’s going to be-

Man: Can you please throw this away? (Holds a wad of dirty tissues.)

Last scenario:

(I just finish handing a large family with children from the ages 5-18 their drinks.)

Family: (Opens up straws, ripping the sleeves into tiny bits and leaving them on the counter.)

Me: …