Rage Against The Machine When It Suits You
(I work for a store that has a lot of self-check machines, and every day I hear the same phrase like a broken record: “Those things steal jobs!” Recently, I got into an argument with an older customer over whether or not they do.)
Customer: “Aren’t you afraid these take jobs? Machines will ruin the world. You’ll be out of a job soon anywho.”
Me: “Sir, do you use a cellphone?”
Customer: “Yeah, but what’s it matter?”
Me: “Used to be that people had to phone operators, right? What happened to those jobs?”
Customer: “Machines took over.”
Me: “But it’s more convenient, right?”
Customer: “Yeah.”
Me: “And do you use an ATM?”
Customer: “Well… yeah…”
Me: “People used to pump gas for you, too, right?”
Customer: “F*** you.”
Question of the Week
Tell us your story about a customer who couldn't understand the most simple concept.
