Not Specifying Spices Can Spark Speculation
(I work a popular sub sandwich chain. I’m finishing up a customer’s sandwich with vegetables and condiments.)
Me: “Would you like anything else?”
Customer: “Yeah, some peppers.”
(Note: the customer is very clearly pronouncing the “s” in “peppers.” We have bell peppers, pepperoncinis, and jalapeños.)
Me: “Which kind?”
Customer: “Peppers.”
Me: “Which kind of peppers?”
Customer: “PEP-PERS. PEPPERS!”
Me: “Yes, but which kind?”
Customer: “Freaking black peppers! Right there in the shaker! The only peppers you have!”
Me: “Oh, pepper! I’m sorry, I thought you were talking about the veggies.”
Customer: “Why would peppers be a vegetable?! It’s just little black flakes!”
Me: *speechless*
Customer: *to her companion* “Dumb b****!”
Question of the Week
Have you ever served a bad customer who got what they deserved?
