We’re reading more and more stories about young people and disabled people starting up businesses. This is something that isn’t new, but it seems to be a growing trend in a world that’s increasingly less secure. The most sure path to success and stability is to work for yourself, people are finding, and young people are getting in on the trend. And why not? They can do what they love and pursue their dreams, all while making enough money to pay their bills and own something of their own. It’s always better to fulfill your own dreams than it is to help someone else fulfill theirs. In the story below, you’ll see an epic example of a customer who just doesn’t seem to get it. I know that owning my own business has allowed me to say no to undesirable customers. This cashier’s comeback was hilarious!
(I’m standing in a fairly short queue when a businessman walks in, pushes straight to the front and starts dictating his order to the 20-something-year-old cashier.)
Cashier: “I’m afraid you’re going to have to go to the back of the queue, sir.”
Businessman: “I have an important meeting shortly. You must serve me now!”
Cashier: “Yeah, the longer you stand there, the later you’re going to be. Back of the queue.”
Businessman: “Do you have any idea who I am?”
Cashier: “Nope. Now shut up and go to the back of the queue.”
Businessman: “How dare you talk to me like that?! Get me your manager now!”
(The cashier sighs heavily, walks into the back, comes out with an older woman in tow and nods her towards the businessman, then disappears back into the back.)
Manager: “What seems to be the problem, sir?”
Businessman: “That boy was incredibly rude to me! I demand you fire him immediately!”
Manager: “I’m afraid I don’t have the authority to do that, but if you want I can get the owner for you.”
Businessman: “Bah! Fine, but I expect to be compensated for having to go through all of this trouble!”
Manager: “I’m sure you can discuss that with him, sir.”
(She then walks into the back, then comes out again with the now grinning cashier.)
Cashier: “Yo.”
Businessman:”What’s the meaning of this? I said I wanted to talk to the owner!”
Cashier: “Like I said, yo.”
(The businessman silently gapes for a few seconds, then walks out stammering threats about having his head and closing the shop down.)
Manager: “Why do you always have to involve me?”
Cashier: “I just love the look on their stupid little faces when they find out I own this joint.”
(The manager rolls her eyes and walks into the back.)
Cashier: “I love this job. What can I get you?”
