Paint Themselves Into A Corner Of Rudeness
(I’m running my particular department by myself on this Saturday; I got roped into covering a shift. It’s not so terrible, but I sell fine art supplies and I get the chance to deal with the most pompous customers from time to time. The phone rings, and I answer.)
Me: “Art and supplies; how may I help you today?”
Caller: “Do you have [Paint Brand]?”
Me: “I’m sorry, we—“
Caller: *starts rambling about something unrelated* “So, do you have it?”
Me: “We—“
Caller: “I want cadmium red, orange, and a blue. Do you have [Paint Brand]?”
Me: “Sir, we don’t hav—“
Caller: “Do you have it?”
Me: “We don—“
Caller: “Stop interrupting me! You know, you young people are so g**d*** RUDE!” *starts rambling on and on*
Me: *hangs up*
Question of the Week
Have you ever served a bad customer who got what they deserved?
