When Takeout Workers Snap
I take pride in cooking customers’ orders to perfection, and I strive to always make the customer happy. We have one customer that this is impossible for, and they call back every time no matter what.
Caller: “You messed up my order… again!
I try not to let the strain show in my voice.
Me: “What is wrong with it this time, sir?”
Caller: “You undercooked the noodles! They’re hard!”
Me: “Sir, the noodles have actually been overcooked, as this is something you’ve complained about in the past.”
Caller: “Are you calling me a liar?!”
Me: “No, sir, I am just saying that you’re wrong.”
Caller: “You’re going to send me replacement noodles, and you’re going to refund me the original order for the inconvenience of making me wait!”
Me: “And I assume you won’t be returning the original noodles?”
Caller: “I’ll feed them to my dog so they don’t go to waste!”
I’ve finally had enough.
Me: “Today, sir, was your last meal from us. I am now deleting your account and blocking all of the numbers that you have ever called us from. When you call, you will get a never-ending elevator music tone. I am also taking the liberty of emailing every takeout place in a three-mile radius of our store to inform them of your selfish habit. We all talk to each other, and we all report customers like you. I will tell them what you do and how many times you have done it to us. I wish you many happy grocery-store-bought ready-meals from now on, sir.” *Click*
