Specifically those found at the work place.
I hate to have them but I know I do. We all do. There's no way we cannot not have them. After four, going on five, years of working in one place, you kind of develop a list. Here are a few of mine:
- Throwing, tossing or slapping your ID/credit or debit card on the counter.
- There is absolutely no reason for this. I don't care if you're mad, I don't care if you're in a hurry -- you're being rude.
- Tapping or banging on the counter.
- It isn't as sturdy as the construction looks from the outside. Every time you bang the counter, it comes a bit loose from the wall. I can move the counter, if I want to see the crack. Also, I'm right here. No need to try and gain my attention that way. I'm sitting right here. I can see you. I can smell you. No need to be rude. Again.
- Tapping your card or ID on the counter when there isn't anyone at the window but there is a sign which reads "working in back, call for assistance."
- Tapping isn't loud enough and you may be standing there for several minutes before someone even thinks they hear you. Just say "hello?" and someone will respond. It's not our fault we don't have two people staffed for every graveyard shift -- if there were more customers, we'd look into it.
- Making out the check at the window.
- You know you're coming up here. Why not make out your check at the last game you were sitting at? Or use the other, empty, window's counter? While you're standing there, I've developed a line behind you.
- People who don't take wishes of good luck well.
- I'm being polite. If you don't want to be wished well by casino employees whose job it is to make you stay and play more then don't cash checks. Go use the ATM or the machines that break tickets. Don't bother with human interaction. We don't want your negative vibes messing up our windows anyway.
- People who become offended when asked for ID.
- It would be impossible for me to know every single customer who visits this establishment. Also, wouldn't you feel better if the person cashing your check/debit/credit card double checked your ID and signature against the card/check? I sure would! Don't get snooty with me, buster. I'm doing my job and protecting your finances. Be grateful.
- People who become offended when asked for their SSN.
- We are a financial institution. We have the right to ask for this information. Furthermore, if you're playing at the casino and win a jackpot, they have the right to ask for your SSN. We have to do our part and report specific things to specific government entities. We're not going to steal your information and place it anywhere unsavory people can collect it. We don't even see your SSN. Don't like it? Don't play.
- People who get irritated when there's no one to assist them but there's a sign which reads, "back in 10 minutes."
- Generally, we're back within 5 minutes. So when you claim to have been standing there for 20 minutes, we know you're a liar. And when you page us over the PA system? Why would you do that? Were you unable to read the sign? Seriously? Maybe instead of spending all this money, you should go invest in the Sylvan Learning Center or Hooked on Phonics. Whichever.
- There are several state laws which would be broken if I decided to stay at my window all night long. Such as I'm entitled to breaks and lunches. And bathroom breaks. Quit freakin'.
There. I feel a bit better. After re-reading, I didn't realize there were so many things about my job which I became irritated over! Perhaps it's time for a change in careers? I'm usually quite happy-go-lucky but some people . . . They shouldn't be left to mingle with the public. Let's just leave it at that, shall we?
This list, by no means, is meant at anyone in particular. Sometimes it's just the little things bottling up over time. I'm not trying to offend anyone -- this is my blog and my journal. If you're going to be offended you can go read somewhere else. Seriously. It's a bit like a waitress' list of peeves she dislikes about customers -- snapping fingers, always unsatisfied customers (those who moan and complain just because they can or they think they can get discounts or free meals because "something wasn't right"), small or nonexistent tippers when fantastic service was given, etc.
I'm sure you have peeves, too. What are they? Are my peeves too peevy?
Cheers!
LC
LC
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