Off The Clock Customer Block
(After my shift, I am shopping in the store where I work. I am not wearing my name tag, but still wearing a plain blue polo and black slacks.)
Customer: “Excuse me! You work here, don’t you?”
Me: “Well, yeah, but not right now. I actually just–”
Customer: “Can you find these shoes for me?”
Me: “Ma’am, I’m done for the day. I just clocked out.”
Customer: “Then what are you doing here?”
Me: “I’m shopping, too.”
Customer: “You shouldn’t be allowed to do that!”
Me: “Excuse me?”
Customer: “You guys shouldn’t be allowed to shop while normal people are shopping! I want to speak to your manager!”
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