Small Talk Doesn’t Work On Small Minds

I am bagging today. I have been trained to bond with the customer and make small talk while I work.

Me: “Hello!”

Customer: “Paper.”

Me: “Of course! How are you today?”

Customer: “Why are you asking?”

Me: “Just trying to make conversation.”

Customer: “Making small talk? Miss, please just focus on your job.”

I obeyed and bagged his order without talking or making eye contact with him. As he left, he mumbled “dumb little girl” under his breath. I had to pull up my jacket sleeve so I could flip him off as he left the store.