Post by game blouses on Aug 20, 2013 15:58:45 GMT -5
kirra - It was only for the people who held up the line and didn't end their call. They'd often do the pen gesture for something to write on, and scrawl their order, and then get all irritated at us when we'd ask questions. This was back in the early 2000's when phone etiquette was even worse than it is now.
kirra - It was only for the people who held up the line and didn't end their call. They'd often do the pen gesture for something to write on, and scrawl their order, and then get all irritated at us when we'd ask questions. This was back in the early 2000's when phone etiquette was even worse than it is now.
Then completely justified, IMO. That goes beyond rude to everyone involved. And if it's the type of call that you need to take immediately, that probably means it's something or someone that needs your complete attention.
I was in Ross once when this guy came in on his phone, he was obviously very upset with someone when he said "why don't you drop down on your knees and suck my dick" myself, a lady with a little girl and an old man just stood there with our mouths open when this gentleman in his 30's walked up to the guy and said "you NEED to take your call outside in PRIVATE, but not before you apologize to all these good people"
the dickwad sheepishly said "sorry" and walked away. we applauded the gentleman
Holy shit. Good for the other guy for saying something. That's not just rude, it's incredibly disgusting and inappropriate. Ugh.
I'd definitely have been annoyed at the lady on the phone. I might have said something like asking her to lower her voice or something. Personally, I don't think it takes a lot of balls to say what the other woman said and then walk out. She obviously waited until she was leaving so she could make a quick exit. Yes, she did the other patrons a favor.
Post by sunshineray on Aug 20, 2013 16:13:35 GMT -5
@schmancy - She definitely did everyone a favor. God knows how long that woman would've stayed on the phone otherwise. I'm pretty good at just ignoring people for the most part. This other woman literally bent down and got right in her ear, which made it even funnier.
Post by spitforspat on Aug 20, 2013 16:13:36 GMT -5
I used to work at anathema products store with a girl who would ask customers to step outside when they were talking loudly on the phone. I was stunned each time she did it.
I used to work at anathema products store with a girl who would ask customers to step outside when they were talking loudly on the phone. I was stunned each time she did it.
Haha. I think it's totally cool if you're an employee and ask customers to do that. It's respectful to everyone else in the store. I mean, I'm not ballsy enough to do that, but I guess if I WORKED there then I'd feel good about the leg I had to stand on.
I wish I had the balls to get in someone's face like that. Some people are damn rude on their cell phones.
I remember being a teen and working a cash register. The customer was on her phone and I had to ask her a question regarding her purchases and she actually put her finger up to shoosh me. Bitch.
kirra - It was only for the people who held up the line and didn't end their call. They'd often do the pen gesture for something to write on, and scrawl their order, and then get all irritated at us when we'd ask questions. This was back in the early 2000's when phone etiquette was even worse than it is now.
I worked at a more local convenience store type one over two summers 00/01. The phones interfered with the registers. This was back before the digital phones where you could pick up cell phones on some of the scanners. That was always fun. Either hang up or remove yourself from line and away from the register until you are done. Some of the people would get so pissy, sorry I really can't help you until you put the phone away. It wasn't all the phones and it was just when they were in use. I never bothered to figure out which carrier or brand it was.
Yes, it would annoy me. I wouldn't say anything, but I would probably roll my eyes at her and shoot imaginary daggers at her with my eyes. I would also silently clap for the woman who DID say something.