Canadian Politeness Is Infuriating
(We have just recently changed the store around, so many people are getting confused as to where stuff is. This older gentleman comes in and is looking at the videos, but looks really confused.)
Me: “Is there anything I can help you find today?”
Customer: *in a very thick Irish accent* “Why the f*** did you ask me that? Do I look like a f****** thief to you? All you Canadians are the same and so rude!”
Me: “I’m sorry I offended you, sir, I was just asking, as we recently rearranged the store, so I thought you may need some help.”
Customer: “I don’t care. You are so f****** rude! They don’t do that where I come from!”
(He walks out. I then have a regular customer come up:)
Regular: “What the h*** was his problem?”
Me: “I don’t know. I guess he didn’t like me being polite and trying to help him.”
Question of the Week
Tell us your story about a customer who couldn't understand the most simple concept.