So many different types of customers shop at my store every day. While some of these people are very pleasant and polite, about 99 percent are absolutely insane.

First, you have the customer that asks you a question then doesn’t believe you. This type of shopper makes me the angriest. I have been working in the same store for two years so I think I know what I’m talking about. I’m not here to fool you. If I don’t know the answer to your question, I’ll get a manager. These customers will usually:

Tell you they have bought the product in your store for the past 10 years (yet you check the store database that says you have never carried the product). Ask to see a manager that tells them the exact thing I just told them, but apparently when it comes from someone that isn’t 22 it’s easier to believe.

If you’re not going to trust what I’m saying, don’t waste my time.

Next is the customer that hands you the product their child has drooled on and chewed but aren’t going to buy. Seriously, that’s just gross and now we can’t sell it to anyone.

The store I work at sends out a lot of coupons in the mail, and we take them expired so customers save them up and come in with stacks. Another annoying type of customer is the one that has not figured out their coupons before getting to the cash register. We have three types of coupons: 20 percent off ONE SINGLE ITEM, $5 off a minimum purchase of $15, or $5 off of $20 which is clearly stated on the coupon. Every single day though, at least 10 customers come to the register, spend $7 dollars, then FREAK OUT because they have no idea why they can’t use their $5 off of $15 dollar coupon. This customer will usually pull the “well I always shop here and they did it last time” card. 1.) I work here 30 hours a week and I have never seen you before, and 2.) its hard to believe someone gave you $5 off of a $7 purchase considering the coupon won’t scan into the computer if the total is not enough. Please, do us all a favor and have your coupons figured out BEFORE you pay.

There is also the customer that tells you their life story. The bathroom in my store is behind the registers, so customers have to ask to use it. Instead of just saying “hey, can I use your bathroom?” these people find it necessary to tell me that they drove all the way from New York City in traffic for 2 hours and have to pick their kids up from the elementary school 20 minutes away or they drank too much coffee. Way too much information. Just ask to use the bathroom…I really don’t care why you have to pee or what you did today.

This YouTube video was spot on with its portrayal of customers and discusses some more types. I suggest watching it for a good laugh!