I can't say that this happens every day, but I am sure my co-workers would agree that it happens enough. We've all had our share of customers that:
- Intentionally make a point of caressing your hand while they pass you their money.
- Look deep into our eyes as we're handing over their coffee with a look of "all-knowing", like they know our deepest, darkest secret (and at this point, since we have just returned from having our back toward them, we're all wondering "Do I have something on my @$$?").
- Or just strait-out misinterpret our kindness/awesome customer service for flirting.
- Some have even gone as far as to ask us out on dates, even though they are old enough to be our fathers. Or attempt to snap a picture of us at work. Really? Because I'm sure you were just going to upload that to your instagram album of "places I went today".
Come on people. We're just trying to do our jobs. Just because I smiled at you and suggested you have a great weekend is not secret barista code for "I want to rip your clothes off and have you father my children."
I promise.
So as always, let's keep it classy.
Don't forget the weirdness that is customers who do not know you, over-using your name because they can read it on your nametag.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh good call out! It always catches me off guard when people do it. The first use of a name is kinda like "ahhh, I see what you did there you sneaky customer." But after they use your name every other word its like: okay, we get it. You can read a name tag. Did you want a high five with that coffee or a medal or something?
ReplyDeleteOkay this is my favorite post yet. Decaf needs to read this! It is our job to be nice to you. Just because I am friendly and helpful does not mean I am in love with you... barf.
ReplyDeleteBTW great choice with the background and color scheme!
ReplyDeleteClassic! Next time I'm in I will definitely flirt back! Love it dot com!
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