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Charlotte ClymerLoving reminder: that store clerk, that cashier, that gas station attendant working today -- they have families, too. So, maybe you're stressed about something you forgot for the big dinner or some family squabble, but don't take it out on them. Be kind. Be considerate.
Adoxograph@charlotteclymer also the #bakers. And thank you!
Margot_vds š@charlotteclymer In Belgium, when they work on Dec 24th, I always tell them "thank you for working today". They are always surprised to hear it, but so happy. It's good so see a smile on someone's face, all it needs is a "thank you".
RayVisnesky312@charlotteclymer Good advice! To quote from a Patty Griffin song: "How hard would it have been to say some kinder words instead." (Long Ride Home)
Cynde@charlotteclymer If youāre a mask wearer they take it out on you. Had one yell at me yesterday. But I was kind back cuz I was afraid of violence bc of where I live.
Bob Glickstein@Cynde @charlotteclymer "I tested positive. This mask is for you."
@bglickstein @charlotteclymer Yes. š I had not been inside a grocery store in way over a year but had to pick up the Turkey. She rolled her eyes at me and then screamed at me for moving the conveyor divider bc she needed to use it? Literally screamed. Everyone stopped and stared. I just assumed things had changed to this level of awful. I didnāt react at all, just moved along.
Robyn Hyde@Cynde So sorry you experienced that. Hope you're ok šļø
ashley murcia@charlotteclymer The perfect reminder for everyone. š§” Just be kind.
tinamhunt@charlotteclymer Younger daughter is GM at TGIFridays and I hear some terrible stories of entitled and arrogant people. Same reports from teachers, nurses, people just trying to do their job. We need more grace and understanding.
Richard Samul@charlotteclymer also, be kind to them tomorrow. As early as you got up to shop, they were up even earlier to get the store ready.
No, there isnāt anymore āin the backā. Everything the store has that was on sale is on the floor. Yelling, screaming, and carrying on wonāt make more magically appear. Itās not the employeeās fault that store management only had a limited quantity. Itās not store managementās fault that corporate only sent a limited quantity.
Breathe. It will be all right.
@charlotteclymer In fact it's possible to do better than just not take it out on them. A pleasant greeting and an understanding smile go a very long way.
I am continually amazed at the gratitude and extra-level-of-service I receive simply by being polite, patient, and present with store clerks and other service workers.
Much as I'd like that to be about how nice I am, I know it's really about how nice others aren't. Too bad for them! The simple kindness I show gets reflected right back at me.
Soulless Wonderš³ļøāš@charlotteclymer as a retail worker, I appreciate this message.
Nicholas Wright@charlotteclymer Good rule for life, in fact!
BaylessMarilyn@charlotteclymer Give service workers decent tips.
Bryan Eikwood@charlotteclymer Iāve said for so long that we should have a year of mandatory retail service, to teach everyone entering the workforce why itās important to be kind.
hedwyg@charlotteclymer I like to say "Thank you so much for being here for us today," which is enough different from the normal that I usually get an actual smile in response. It is a lovely gift.
Layne Democracy Matters@charlotteclymer so true. My late husband worked grocery retail as a manager and because we didnāt have kids, he always volunteered to work holidays. This is my first holiday without him. Kinda rolling about like a marble in a box. Friends have invited me and Iām looking forward to it. Thanks for addressing this. š
Alan Campbell@charlotteclymer Indeed, I try to make this a general approach. The person you deal with could have had some utterly shitty customers earlier in the day so why add to that.
Sean G@charlotteclymer But abusing functionaries is _my_ tradition!
Mindy Schwartz@charlotteclymer So true! I try to be especially nice and thank everyone that helps me this time of year.
Markygooner@charlotteclymer totally agree wise words ā¤ļø
Patty Kimura@charlotteclymer So thrilled to be following you again. Away from the hatefulness of that other site.
Metella@charlotteclymer Been there, done that. Those clerks are giving up their holidays for YOU. Be kind.
Doug Baker - Elbows Up! šØš¦@charlotteclymer And remember- they canāt work from home.
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Jae Bloom@charlotteclymer As a retail clerk, I lovingly ask for you all to be kind. We are trying our best.
Equiphile@charlotteclymer Iām at work today and can confirm that it feels very good to hear āthank you for being here todayā it goes above and beyond the simple Happy Thanksgiving, though that is nice as well
Robyn Rudd@charlotteclymer I worked for years as a convenient store manager. Believe me on holidays I show people who work in stores extra love.
Rachel23085ds@charlotteclymer Aww I work part time in a store, and my customers are just lovely. š I'm just lucky I guess.
Adam Moe@charlotteclymer And TIP LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDES ON IT! Sorry, didnāt mean to yell.
Jjinsf@charlotteclymer My husband worked retail on Thanksgiving and Christmas for 30 years. I am always so grateful for those who are working, and making our holidays brighter and safer. And happy Thanksgiving to YOU! Grateful for all you do. šš¦š
jprestonian@charlotteclymer Everyone was very nice to me, today, and that's typical.
CH@charlotteclymer and patients! It really sucks being a chronicallly ill patient right now. Docs have been treated so badly that theyāre now also treating patients badly. I mask, get vaccinated, have been a hermit, but still have acute issues due to my disabilities and have been treated horribly as of late.
ApproachingSteedOmg, this. Charlotte, I couldnāt agree more, but Iāll add that service workers rarely have control over what they can and canāt do. They have to follow policies or risk their financial security. Pharmacy staff especially.
CH, Iām sorry to hear. I can relate. Long covid will prob end up being a serious health crisis. The video below talks about a large scale test of people that had covid. Itās frightening.
https://youtu.be/F7x5LcUaUVQ
Some permanent long covid
Kim Possible@charlotteclymer I remember a lady yelling at me about why our restaurant wouldn't be open on Thanksgiving, and finally, exasperated, I told her that we had families, too.
NamelessCynic@charlotteclymer
A thought that applies equally to the Black Friday following.
(I guess it could apply to every day, but at that point, you're getting perilously close to Hallmark movie territory...)
The Haunted Bookshop@charlotteclymer just being realistic: one reason people don't want to shop local is because small companies enforce basic decency in ways that big corps don't - because employee abuse is part of the service they offer.
Sue@charlotteclymer
Agree wholeheartedly
Agree wholeheartedly
Janan Broadbent@charlotteclymer Equally important is that if you are serving the public, you have to leave your problems at home because the customer should be treated with kindness too. We ALL should practice courtesy and kindness.
Marc Grundfossen@charlotteclymer
āTis the seasonā¦to take out your frustrations on retail store clerks. Can confirm. 43 year clerk here.
āTis the seasonā¦to take out your frustrations on retail store clerks. Can confirm. 43 year clerk here.