Woman Mistakes Customer For An Employee And Screams At Them, Gets Mocked Later
It’s not always true that the customer is right, especially when they think someone works at a store where they don’t. People often mix up strangers for staff, but how they handle it determines how awkward it gets. Being mistaken for an employee can be annoying, but responding calmly or with humour can make it less awkward and even funny. It’s just a reminder to be careful with assumptions and to be understanding, as everyone’s been in that situation before.
In a recent encounter shared on Reddit’s ‘I Don’t Work Here Lady’ subreddit, a u/RainbowSprinkles4 recounted her experience with an assertive shopper at a Jo Ann fabrics store. Dubbed the “Old White Lady,” she embodied classic Karen behaviour as she aggressively approached OP and demanded fabric-cutting assistance. However, rather than succumbing to frustration, OP cleverly responded with humour, leading to an entertaining exchange.
Read on for the full story!
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1. A woman yelled at OP for not cutting her fabric, but she doesn’t work at Jo Ann’s.
2. It’s Halloween, and she’s dressed in a Halloween sweater, a book-patterned skirt, and combat boots, carrying a handbag and holding keys.
3. While standing in the baking aisle of Jo Ann’s, OP was approached by an older white woman who mistook her for an employee. Despite clarifying that she didn’t work there, the woman continued to address her.
4. The older white woman shouted that she needed fabric cut, but OP informed her that cashiers were at the front. The woman, refusing to walk back, grew louder, while she simply returned to browsing frosting tips.
5. The older white woman demanded fabric cutting again, prompting her to explain that the actual employees wouldn’t want her to handle it.
6. The older white woman sneered and questioned OP, leading her to firmly state that she didn’t work there. When asked why she was there, she replied that she was simply spending her hard-earned money.
7. The older white woman threatened to report her to a manager, and she responded that the manager had no authority over her. OP sarcastically suggested the woman call her mom instead.
Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this.
8. OP suggesting the woman call her mom instead, was hilariously unexpected.
9. A Redditor no longer stays polite in such situations; after stating he doesn’t work there, he simply gives a middle finger and walks away if the har*ssment continues.
10. OP should have used an Uno Reverse card, suggesting that the woman looked like she had plenty of time to cut the fabric herself while waiting for an actual employee.
11. A Redditor shared that having worked at two different Jo Ann stores, he assures that the lady in question is likely the local eccentric, known and disliked by the staff.
12. Another effective tactic is to appear irritated and ask, “Are you drunk?”
13. “Shopping, just like you, but without the Karen attitude!”
14. Seemingly, the woman also presumed OP would fetch a staff member for her.
15. Another Redditor said they consciously avoid aisles with other shoppers, treating it as a self-defence reflex.
16. A mother eagerly anticipates someone having the audacity to complain about her adult daughter so she can shut them off on her behalf.
17. Did she end up calling your mom?
18. Ignore them completely; stay silent and let them either catch on or escalate the situation.
19. Redditors are stunned by the woman’s audacity in questioning her presence if she didn’t work there, sarcastically suggesting that she might be shopping, just like her.
20. A Redditor’s go-to strategy is to mention getting a manager and then walking away whenever such situations arise.
The encounter with the “Old White Lady” at the Jo Ann fabrics store serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of human interactions, even in seemingly mundane settings. While the initial exchange was marked by assertiveness and misunderstanding, OP’s witty response added a touch of humor and defused the tension. This story highlights the importance of maintaining composure and finding amusement in challenging situations, as well as the power of humor to turn potentially confrontational encounters into entertaining anecdotes. Do share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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