May. 1st, 2008 at 10:32 AM
First, I had to deal with a woman who was having a problem with her credit card at the gas pump. She is a black woman who's come in and complained before about things. I calmly explained that the readers sometimes have problem reading the card, and that her card was not charged at all. When my manager came up to the counter and helped, what did she do? She accused me of "having a problem with black women". Right in front of me!!!
The audacity of this woman was fucking unreal. I have never been racially biased in my life! In fact, I am firm supporter of equality, and for this woman to say that was such an insult. I wanted to look at her and say, honestly, "No, it's not because you're black. It's because you're a bitch and you treat me like shit every time you come in here." But, I bit my tongue and didn't say anything. Thankfully, my manager supported me and told me to brush it off. Apparently he's had problems with her, too.
Then, about an hour later, some guy wanted to prepay for gas. However, before I could charge his card, he walked away to get some beer and a few things, which was fine. When he came back, he said, "Well, have you started my gas pump." I asked him where his card was, and he said he gave it to me, which he did not. (My manager confirmed this when he went back and looked at the video.) So instead of looking for it, HE ACCUSES ME OF STEALING HIS CREDIT CARD! I emptied my register, I even EMPTIED MY POCKETS to prove that I didn't. But he kept on until he stormed out.
Thankfully, he didn't come back. But those incidents were enough to sour my evening for good. It got better, but I was so glad to get the fuck out of there, I can't even tell you. I had a very strong drink and went to bed.
I'm praying that today is better, since it's a short day and I'll be unloading the truck the keeping my interaction with people to a minimum. That way, I can get ready for the weekend... which will, hopefully. run smoothly.
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