In Retail, It’s Never A Sunday Funday

I work in an office supply store where, at least for the two years I’ve been working, we’ve always opened at 8:00 am on weekdays, 9:00 am on Saturdays, and 10:00 am on Sundays. It is currently Sunday, and I am paged over to help an older customer. After I do so, she says this gem.

Customer:
“You know, you really should open at the right time.”

Me:
“Well, it’s Sunday. For at least the two years I’ve been here, we’ve opened at ten on Sundays.”

Customer:
“I know, but you really should open at the right time. I saw eight cars leave and now I’m late for work!”

I told her to call corporate, since I have nothing to do with the hours, and then she stormed off.

Ma’am, if you are late for work you can come back later, instead of car watching. Our hours are posted next to the window and online.