Michiganese
(I live in Texas but am originally from Michigan. My accent can be described as “generic American,” and although I do have a tendency to speak quickly, I am very good at enunciating. I am working at a call center that only has branches in the contiguous United States.)
Me: “Hello, thank you for calling [Call Center]. My name is [My Name]. May I have your name, please?”
Customer: “Hello?”
Me: “Hello, sir! Thank you for calling–“
Customer: “Ugh, hello?! Do you speak English?”
Me: *taken aback* “Um, yes, sir, I do-“
Customer: “Stupid girl, transfer me to someone who speaks English!”
Me: “Sir, I assure you that I am speaking English—”
Customer: “Transfer me to someone who doesn’t have a Chinese accent! D*** Asians.”
Me: “Uh… you… what?”
Customer: “TRANSFER ME TO SOMEONE WHO AIN’T CHINESE.”
Me: *fed up and seriously confused* “Yes, sir, please hold.” *transfers him to the Spanish-speaking line*
Question of the Week
Tell us your story about a customer who couldn't understand the most simple concept.
