Customers Come In All Stripes
(It’s been an uneventful day at work… that is, until a young lady comes in asking if she can make a request.)
Customer: “It’s coming up to my father’s birthday, and he never knows what to do.”
Me: “Okay, so what can I help you with?”
Customer: “So, I’m going around various attractions and places we could have a day out. I’m having my photo taken at each one to turn into a big poster so he has an idea of where we can go.”
(I nod while she’s explaining this, as it sounds very reasonable.)
Customer: “So, would you be able to take a photo of me pretending to bowl?”
Me: “Yeah, sure! We’re not too busy, so I can do that for you.”
Customer: “Great. Now, one more thing…”
Me: “Sure, fire away.”
Customer: “Can I do it dressed in a tiger costume?”
Me: *laughing* “Sure, go ahead!”
(She wasn’t pulling my leg: I took the picture of her dressed as a tiger, leaving me smiling for the rest of the night.)
This story is part of our Father’s Day roundup.
Question of the Week
Have you ever served a bad customer who got what they deserved?
