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“I know you think you’re important here, but you’re not.” — old man (customer) doesn’t understand personal space.

Post author By Olivia
Post date February 12, 2022
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Sorry for any formatting errors, on mobile. I’m a low level manager at well-known home improvement store and nearly bit my tongue in half. I’m in shambles in my car now, I just can’t swallow this one. This old man was leaning over my cashier’s shoulder while she was ringing through his order. He was beside the glass and breathing down her neck with no mask on. That’s not what this is about though. I walked up and told him I would appreciate it if he could stay behind the glass. He replied in a snarky manner, “ooh don’t want to catch covid” I replied, “it’s a matter of personal space” He said, “she can’t hear behind the glass” “I beg to differ” I say He then says what was included in the title. “I know you think you’re important here, but you’re not.” At this point he’s walking towards…

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