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153. Clearly, Vincent.

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Mon Nov 3, 2014, 05:07 PM

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In the fast food place this evening... [View all] MineralMan Nov 2014 OP

Probably the owner's kid. He'll be assistant manager in a month. Ken Burch Nov 2014 #1

No. I know the owner. She has no kids that age. MineralMan Nov 2014 #8

Since you know the owner, why not suggest some training to her. Live and Learn Nov 2014 #130

She provides that training. The people who work there MineralMan Nov 2014 #136

Do you think his level of service deserves $15 an hour? NightWatcher Nov 2014 #2

My first job paid $1.25. MineralMan Nov 2014 #9

my first job was thinning pears in orchards in southern oregon. roguevalley Nov 2014 #159

That job deserves $15 per hour, but if he can't provide good customer service then... stillwaiting Nov 2014 #54

^^^This!^^^ eom BlueCaliDem Nov 2014 #76

Maybe if he weren't paid a crappy wage, he wouldn't have a crappy attitude bhikkhu Nov 2014 #61

BINGO! B Calm Nov 2014 #155

That too. n/t nomorenomore08 Nov 2014 #169

I've always come at it from the opposite direction. Aristus Nov 2014 #123

Socialism means labor is voluntary, right? FrodosPet Nov 2014 #194

And the 600% profit is enjoyed by someone who doesn't care about either of you orpupilofnature57 Nov 2014 #3

yep Kali Nov 2014 #4

nailed it nt steve2470 Nov 2014 #7

The difference is YarnAddict Nov 2014 #44

ME ME ME ForgoTheConsequence Nov 2014 #63

Being polite and civil in your daily interactions, whether as patron or customer service KittyWampus Nov 2014 #73

Sweet reply joeglow3 Nov 2014 #126

Thanks Dear Abby. ForgoTheConsequence Nov 2014 #154

When you are a paying customer, why yes, yes it is. Ikonoklast Nov 2014 #148

I had an elite passenger ask me when I worked as an agent, why airlines oversold flights. justice1 Nov 2014 #70

+100!!! orpupilofnature57 Nov 2014 #90

+200 nomorenomore08 Nov 2014 #170

Apathy is contagious, isn't it ? orpupilofnature57 Nov 2014 #89

That's why they remain underpaid. n/t Orsino Nov 2014 #128

That is the truth! Rex Nov 2014 #141

+1,000 nt LiberalElite Nov 2014 #171

my $0.02 steve2470 Nov 2014 #5

I've done that job, and for $1.25 per hour. MineralMan Nov 2014 #11

yea, it's just another generation, MineralMan steve2470 Nov 2014 #14

It stood out to Mineral Man, however, because it was not the norm, KMOD Nov 2014 #29

My experience with Taco Bell and other places like that is, they are lucky... steve2470 Nov 2014 #40

I'd prefer a "you're" welcome", but I'm also ok with "no problem". "That's OK" is just a bit KMOD Nov 2014 #42

It is strange but there are a lot of new responses to "thank you" I've noticed laundry_queen Nov 2014 #57

I agree, language does indeed change over time, KMOD Nov 2014 #62

I have to say, I've gotten out of a lot of those habits myself. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #96

It's funny you mentioned that. My husband and I traded off the handing out candy duty, deurbano Nov 2014 #164

"No problem" is the absolute worst taught_me_patience Nov 2014 #132

Are you Garrison Keillor? He did a vignette on how he hated "No problem." nt raccoon Nov 2014 #168

I was in an elevator with Kirby Puckett. Jenoch Nov 2014 #183

The people at my Taco Bell are really friendly. leftyladyfrommo Nov 2014 #120

I'm middle aged (not far from 50) and I really dislike the formal way of addressing people. Arugula Latte Nov 2014 #131

there is a BIG difference between then and now MindPilot Nov 2014 #192

Not being cursed at or insulted is what passes for acceptable customer service for you? NightWatcher Nov 2014 #12

yea it does at a place like that steve2470 Nov 2014 #16

His age isn't an excuse YarnAddict Nov 2014 #48

I have plenty of young people working under me Codeine Nov 2014 #103

He got no rudeness from me. I'm never rude to MineralMan Nov 2014 #13

I am sure you were not, and never are steve2470 Nov 2014 #17

Yeah, but often the 'rude' follows who was just there, that you don't know. freshwest Nov 2014 #47

You just nailed it: disrespect and rudeness. RoverSuswade Nov 2014 #49

so sorry to hear that, truly steve2470 Nov 2014 #55

I work doing surveys for the Census Bureau Le Taz Hot Nov 2014 #100

That seems to be becoming a common replacement for "you're welcome" Fumesucker Nov 2014 #6

yep, I think you're right there nt steve2470 Nov 2014 #10

Yes: "No problem" seems to be Habibi Nov 2014 #15

ha. The "no problem" doesn't bother me, but KMOD Nov 2014 #37

No problem is the absolute worst response and I hate it to death taught_me_patience Nov 2014 #135

Yeah, it rubs me the wrong way for that reason. Habibi Nov 2014 #174

*Your* generation had a bright future ahead MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #18

my son is 18, so this whole issue is near and dear to my heart steve2470 Nov 2014 #20

Our son's a few years younger, MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #25

best wishes to your son ! :) nt steve2470 Nov 2014 #43

And to yours! MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #50

Yup. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #36

Really?? YarnAddict Nov 2014 #51

"maybe their futures suck that much more because they are rude. " ForgoTheConsequence Nov 2014 #64

They'll be roadkill if they keep that attitude customerserviceguy Nov 2014 #38

"entry level jobs"....... daleanime Nov 2014 #137

It's an entry to the workforce customerserviceguy Nov 2014 #165

No worries..... daleanime Nov 2014 #189

That's precisely why they won't be voting Nov. 4th. joshcryer Nov 2014 #46

Hope's a great thing Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #95

If you have three branches of government regulating the jam... joshcryer Nov 2014 #190

That's the straw part. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #193

Generally, you get what you pay for. Brickbat Nov 2014 #19

No, I won't bother the manager or owner. MineralMan Nov 2014 #23

If you want good manners, go to yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #45

Actually, I visit that Taco Bell fairly often. MineralMan Nov 2014 #26

I posted something similar upthread, without seeing this. I agree, I don't think it's the new norm. KMOD Nov 2014 #32

That would NEVER happen at In N Out . vanlassie Nov 2014 #21

Very true. zappaman Nov 2014 #22

"Why Does In-N-Out Pay So Well?" MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #27

YOU CAN GET CHOPPED CHILES??? vanlassie Nov 2014 #58

Discovered it last year! zappaman Nov 2014 #59

Thanks! vanlassie Nov 2014 #60

Let me know what you think! zappaman Nov 2014 #138

Funny thing... Me too! I get one almost every weekend. I'll give it a try. I was just thinking vanlassie Nov 2014 #139

In and Out burger is easily the most overated burger in America Mosby Nov 2014 #166

Oh, there are better burgers zappaman Nov 2014 #167

None of those in MN. MineralMan Nov 2014 #24

Agree with that. Bored, listless teenagers need a leader at their first job. randome Nov 2014 #30

Taco Bell just came out with an app for pre-ordering your tacos. ancianita Nov 2014 #28

Minnesota recently raised the minimum wage. MineralMan Nov 2014 #31

I think you and I lived in a work world, then, that still offered more wide ranging opportunity. ancianita Nov 2014 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Nov 2014 #33

heh. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #41

Not making an excuse for him but scarystuffyo Nov 2014 #34

I wonder how bored and rude that kid would be if he were earning $20 an hour. That's what fast Louisiana1976 Nov 2014 #39

Rate of pay is no excuse YarnAddict Nov 2014 #52

But it sure is for picking your target.... daleanime Nov 2014 #109

At my blood center job we have people dealing with donors that have no customer service skills. brewens Nov 2014 #53

what kind of business do you run? GusBob Nov 2014 #56

He should have warned you that a diet like that JEB Nov 2014 #65

Maybe Emo Kid was at the end of a long shift Warpy Nov 2014 #66

What did he say that was so bad? Reter Nov 2014 #67

I think it was likely his lack of enthusiasm Warpy Nov 2014 #69

I got the "bored," didn't read any "rude." You expected enthusiasm? WinkyDink Nov 2014 #68

Old people are rude to me constantly. Starry Messenger Nov 2014 #71

Guess you had to be there. bigwillq Nov 2014 #72

Hold on... flvegan Nov 2014 #74

Thank you. nomorenomore08 Nov 2014 #172

That's OK KMOD Nov 2014 #181

No worries. nomorenomore08 Nov 2014 #184

You pay peanuts, you get monkeys Prophet 451 Nov 2014 #75

I seem to recall you've scolded people for posting trivial things in GD before. pa28 Nov 2014 #77

LOL he scolded UglyGreed Nov 2014 #81

Yeah. Sounds like business as usual for this guy. pa28 Nov 2014 #82

He writes very well UglyGreed Nov 2014 #110

It's just his regular grumpy old man bit. morningfog Nov 2014 #108

You don't know that person's situation. ZombieHorde Nov 2014 #78

I was gonna post that. I totally agree. mucifer Nov 2014 #101

+ 1000 N/T UglyGreed Nov 2014 #112

I had the exact opposite experience this evening NBachers Nov 2014 #79

That particular Taco Bell, which is the closest one to my house, MineralMan Nov 2014 #111

Really???? UglyGreed Nov 2014 #80

at UglyGreed Nov 2014 #191

How much enthusiasm is one supposed to muster for such a job? LeftyMom Nov 2014 #83

I imagine a lot of those kids Shankapotomus Nov 2014 #84

you go paid better. pansypoo53219 Nov 2014 #85

My grandson works in the Deli department of a large and really nice grocery store. djean111 Nov 2014 #86

The "after church crowd" truly sucks, absolute worst time of the week to work a service job Fumesucker Nov 2014 #93

Taco Bell is food? hobbit709 Nov 2014 #87

Looks like a freeper post to me. RandiFan1290 Nov 2014 #88

What a strange thing to say. MineralMan Nov 2014 #114

I wouldn't even have given this a second thought. MadrasT Nov 2014 #91

All the kids at my local taco hell are super polite justiceischeap Nov 2014 #92

You should have offered to switch places with him BubbaFett Nov 2014 #94

Go figger. 99Forever Nov 2014 #97

bored doesn't really bother me from fast food workers fishwax Nov 2014 #98

They don't train them in how to deal with customers, Le Taz Hot Nov 2014 #99

it's the manager's fault, not the kid's DrDan Nov 2014 #102

If you don't like dealing with people you perceive as rude then you should be glad KurtNYC Nov 2014 #104

Thank you.... daleanime Nov 2014 #106

+1 RedCappedBandit Nov 2014 #134

Here we go again.... daleanime Nov 2014 #105

I used to eat Taco Bell but a week ago I went to our local Bell for a friend Bluenorthwest Nov 2014 #107

It totally depends on where you are. Aerows Nov 2014 #143

I live in cities, people come from all over the place. Bluenorthwest Nov 2014 #156

We are all different Aerows Nov 2014 #157

"You have a wonderful day!" blackcrowflies Nov 2014 #195

It's a tough old world when fast-food tacos are served with boredom and complacency... LanternWaste Nov 2014 #113

... nomorenomore08 Nov 2014 #175

If You Breathed Taco Hell 8 Hrs A Day otohara Nov 2014 #115

Oddly enough, everyone else in the store is really MineralMan Nov 2014 #117

Sorry you didn't get your serving JEB Nov 2014 #116

That's funny. My experiences in that particular place are MineralMan Nov 2014 #118

The kid was probably being honest and transparent. JEB Nov 2014 #119

fast food worker attitude, NM_Birder Nov 2014 #122

Everybody has off days. Xyzse Nov 2014 #121

When you pay Minimum Wage you get Minimum Effort. dilby Nov 2014 #124

You should have him fired and his wages garnished retroactive to his hire-date. Orrex Nov 2014 #125

As long as the service is good enough to keep you coming back... Orsino Nov 2014 #127

This is what worries you about the world? blackcrowflies Nov 2014 #129

Maybe.. RedCappedBandit Nov 2014 #133

I don't let petty little things like that affect me emotionally. Rex Nov 2014 #140

It didn't affect me emotionally. MineralMan Nov 2014 #146

I only eat at Toxic Smells when I want a cheap enema. Rex Nov 2014 #160

If I'm starving Aerows Nov 2014 #142

Wow, a real life grumpy old man, folks. Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2014 #144

It really isn't Aerows Nov 2014 #145

Don't get me wrong, I always appreciate good customer service. Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2014 #147

What "diatribe" did you read? MineralMan Nov 2014 #149

I'm sorry. Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2014 #150

Anecdote. MineralMan Nov 2014 #151

Clearly, Vincent. Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2014 #153

I'd be pissed if I worked at Taco Bell too Ash_F Nov 2014 #152

Speakig as a member of the younger generation F4lconF16 Nov 2014 #158

Exactly! Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2014 #161

my son is near your age, younger I think steve2470 Nov 2014 #163

I am lucky enough to only have to work part time for now F4lconF16 Nov 2014 #188

It's not over the top Oilwellian Nov 2014 #186

I guess I'm just desensitized or have low expectations or something. Butterbean Nov 2014 #162

And this belongs on GD? No rec for this one. nt raccoon Nov 2014 #173

I like the idea of tipping the fast food workers. raging moderate Nov 2014 #176

Actually, to me, "that's okay" just meant it was not necessary for you to thank him, djean111 Nov 2014 #177

The world is filled with clueless assholes . I always think this is why you are working here lunasun Nov 2014 #178

"Whaddya want?" rug Nov 2014 #179

I believe in bean burritos as well. MineralMan Nov 2014 #180

The emanations in this story are not from sacraments. rug Nov 2014 #187

Maybe he was having a bad day. ohnoyoudidnt Nov 2014 #182

That's probably how I would react as well. Just think "Must be having a bad day" and then nomorenomore08 Nov 2014 #185