do u have to be polite to obnoxious customers in your line of work? I do!
121998
The customer is not always right, but you must always make them think they are. Back when personal computers were new, I had to help customers make decisions for what hardware to buy. I was always polite about it, but you have to be honest. If something doens't work with something else, even if they want it, you have to tell them. \n\nTry being compassionate to your obnoxious customers. Remember, you only have to deal with them while they're in the store, they have to live inside their body 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Consider that there are things going on that you are not aware of. Imagine what you would be like if you were sick or someone close to you passed away. \n\nChoose to let their petty childish behavior not bother you. Being content inside yourself is the best "revenge."
407476
Generally pisses people off and sucks $ from this clients...
506215
Hey lady get in the queue lol.
412944
when they chit-chat with their fellow clerk and totally ignore you, esp when they dont greet you! jeez
598067
Great Odin's Raven there are some stupid people on Yahoo answers!\n\nNot you Alan, all you are asking for is a bit of respect and that people are polite. \nMy German teacher drummed it into us that manners dont cost anything. \nI worked in a shop for 3 years and know exactly what you are talking about, some people are just plain rude.
21969
You guys are unbelievable. I can't believe you all are answering questions in the Etiquette area.\n\nSometimes, you just have to put up with listening to stuff you don't want to hear.  Politely excuse yourself, period.  Tell them you have to go.\n\nBeing rude will net you nothing but another enemy. There's no reason for that - you never know when the person you're talking to now will appear again in your life -- maybe a boss, a co-worker, or a friend's friend, or worse, a waitress or waiter who has the ability and opportunity to spit in your food.  It's always a good idea to be polite to everyone, and it's just the right thing to do.
108956
To blow off a fellow workeror boss just excuse yourself and keep working. Something like "if you will excuse me I have work piling up that needs my attention" For customers well that is different...you are in customer service and that too is your job so you are still working. You may need to get away from your workstation and work somewhere away from the customers and allow fellow workers to fill in with the customers.
415607
Yes, I am sure most people have experienced a rude person before, but someone at work should have a bit more self control. After all, they are going to see you again tomorrow aren't they?\n\nRude remarks like this are unwelcome to everyone, even those who think they are "tougher" or "quicker to respond" than everyone else. If it hurts you or insults you, then the last thing that you want to do is join in to the silliness. You are too smart and too classy to start acting rude just to "get even".\n\nBesides, when you act classier than everyone else, they hold you in higher regard. That high level of admiration will leave them down below in the dust, when you get promoted or receive a bonus for your positive attitude and professionalism.\n\nPlease don't stoop to their low level of trash talk, you have a future in front of you that requires your integrity and credibility to shine!
675609
Oh I hate them too!!!!!!!! it ends up taking longer than it would with a real cashier,  inevitably something goes wrong and a cashier has to come over and help anyway... and  the people in back of you on line  get    angry much faster and the anger is  aimed at you since you are your own cashier lol... they do it to save money  - less employees, less money spent on wages,  and benefits... its a win-win for them...  and a frustrating experience for us !
125596
Anyone working Customer Service has had (and will continue to have) these days. I usually let loose on the last day of one of these jobs when every customer with a stupid question gets an HONEST response, whether they like it or not! Why? Because no one can do anything! What are they gonna do? Fire me? I've already quit! Lol!
234234
Yes, people can be rude asses, but the trick is to act like you are just thrilled to answer to their every whim.  Before long you will actually enjoy knowing what they need before they need it and most people will tip well for that.  They really just want a friendly/efficient person to make their day a little better.  Just look back on how you like to be treated when out to eat and follow that.
127067
I used to do this, I don't anymore. I was proud once to be called the dip queen, I am sure you know that dips are new customers. What worked for me was the fact that I did not come across as a telemarketer... If you do that, then most people will get negative right off.... I started with hey how are you? Then I listened (I didn't just run off with the mouth), people like to be listened to. I would respond to what they said, and then mention the deal... I would say something like (to bring them off guard)... oh well guess what? You may get angry at first, when I tell you this, but I have something I need to tell you, I am one of those annoying telemarketers. Yeah I remember when I used to get mad at them. They would laugh, and say something like okay, what's your spill? It worked for me... I hope it helps. Oh, and remember, you may still get hung up on allot, but don't think about it, just go straight to the next one. The more people you call, the better your chances are.
180455
There is nothin wrong with being polite, so remember, next time you tell someone to piss off, say please
589365
If they're not being polite to you, why should you have to worry about being polite to them?
168014
vedder, You may have not been in the store to hear some of the rude, disgusting comments some shoppers make to these young girls. I used to be a manager, and there were countless times they would be brought to tears by some overbearing butthead. You are correct that sometimes they may be rude, but please consider, there are two sides to every coin.
522814
LOL I'll let you off !
93357
Your kinda rude, Shut up!