tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post3283007054982807400..comments2023-10-28T04:58:22.246-04:00Comments on Crystal Coast Gardener: Bookstore Chronicles: Countdown to Xmas #3Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-25551001893244412502010-12-18T07:40:23.395-05:002010-12-18T07:40:23.395-05:00Too, too funny, and the scary thing is, it seems w...Too, too funny, and the scary thing is, it seems we have the same crazies all the world over! When I worked in recruitment I met a fair few of them, myself (sigh). What a wonderful post, love how you write. Hope you and yours have a fantabulous, gorgeriffic Christmas, bonny lass!Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-42935199242747261632010-12-17T15:33:31.822-05:002010-12-17T15:33:31.822-05:00Your posts are always great reads. I'm stealin...Your posts are always great reads. I'm stealing the jesus pic. You might like Hayes Carll at:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3ie4VhcLT0&NR=1<br /><br />Merry Christmas and Happy new year to you and Chuck.<br /><br />jim and patJim Groblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027723131261970051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-45943928827566337032010-12-17T11:55:54.317-05:002010-12-17T11:55:54.317-05:00Another missed opportunity. S should have replied:...Another missed opportunity. S should have replied: "Oh no ma'am, we don't put baby books in boxes in the South. You see, we ain't got much time for no book learning, whart with all the cotton that needs picking and the lunchings and all. No, we just shove the book right up our clackers and let the little one do all the learning themselves; makes them independent and all. So we find that putting the book in a box just scratches us, but I guess you city folks must have flaps like saddle bags, all leathery and all."<br /><br />You see, I was BORN to retail!The Idiothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345021580985320660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-54591852793926141652010-12-17T10:05:14.562-05:002010-12-17T10:05:14.562-05:00RG: I'm glad you're on here as another boo...RG: I'm glad you're on here as another bookstore worker. That way in case someone thinks I'm making it all up, you have my back. I'm just glad that you don't work at the BAM in my city though, you and me...we'd be rivals ;)<br /><br />Britta: Kitsch is the word for Anne Geddes lol. And as far as telling customers that they're standing too close, I'm about to just be honest with them and tell them to give me some room. I just have to be careful, because I don't want a customer complaint about me. Sometimes even when you're completely polite, a customer will find something to get mad at you about and file a formal complaint. Then it's your word against theirs...<br /><br />Joy: "Small feet, small junk" is a big myth. Trust me, I've done all the research :D<br /><br />I don't think I have to worry about Chuckles moving me to Europe. He won't even move to Canada :P<br /><br />Marguerite: Yep. I'm sure I've laughed at seeing a kid dressed up as something cute for Halloween. But I don't want pictures of costumed babies up on my wall all year round...just seems kind of creepy. Unless your own kid or something.<br /><br />Ball-shaving Marine was my favourite too. He was hilarious without causing too much trouble :)<br /><br />Al: I'm thinking that you're way smarter than I am. I really need to start writing books instead of selling them. But then, being famous brings on a whole new set of crazies. It's a no win ;)<br /><br />But I do like the saying 'If I don't laugh, I'm going to cry'. I say it all the time actually lol.Kynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222304237028745181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-26393337636577487322010-12-17T05:48:49.665-05:002010-12-17T05:48:49.665-05:00I am feeling creepy all over because of calendar g...I am feeling creepy all over because of calendar guy. <br />I am sorry you had to go through that, happens all too often.<br />I am so glad you manage to find a funny side to all this.<br />I must say working in mental health or community services, staff meetings tend to be one laugh after another. I guess it is a case of if you don't laugh you are going to cry.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625543235578144620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-16436039592629021192010-12-16T19:29:08.630-05:002010-12-16T19:29:08.630-05:00Ever notice all those Anne Geddes kid are either t...Ever notice all those Anne Geddes kid are either too terrified to move or bawling their eyes out? I almost can't pick my favourite customer this week but I think I have to go with the ball talking marine - you had me laughing out loud there.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-53678003871263228662010-12-16T13:29:26.284-05:002010-12-16T13:29:26.284-05:00OK Kyna .. too damn funny
I'll contribute my t...OK Kyna .. too damn funny<br />I'll contribute my tiny bit<br />#1 .. Don't let Chuckles take you to live in Europe .. say Holland .. people in Europe .. say Belgium, don't know what personal space is.. especially in markets .. hell, all of Europe .. no personal space ! They are used to sticking CLOSE to each other.<br />#2 .. I went to a matinée by myself a few years back (Tom Cruise science fiction one .. after all Tom Cruise IS science fiction anyways ?) .. maybe 11 people in this huge theater .. a guy (mid 20's maybe) moves from a few rows away from me to come 2 seats away from me and proceeds to take his shoes off and puts his feet on the back of the chair in front of him .. no one sitting in said chair thankfully .. but WTF ?? why did he move that close to me and then show off his FEET ? if you have any ideas let me know because to this day I still can't believe it .. I don't think husband believed me when I told him .. mind you husband is the same guy that made me move to Europe for 4 years ?? ;-)<br />Joy a fellow Canuck wink wink<br />PS Try to avoid telling me the one about the size of the feet indicating the size of the unmentionable .. he had TINY feet !CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-68953284207375412122010-12-16T02:02:03.294-05:002010-12-16T02:02:03.294-05:00Dear Kyna,
what a hilarious post - though I think...Dear Kyna, <br />what a hilarious post - though I think the funny side comes only with telling, not experiencing those strange customers! <br />I cannot see the beauty in Geddon's pictures - I call it Kitsch. <br />The ManWhoStandsToNear - if somebody does (and we are not filled like sardines in a tube) I friendly say: "Sorry, you are standing a bit to near, do you mind to step back a bit?" - and mostly they do (otherwise I step back unexpectedly and say: "Sorry, stepped on your toes?" But maybe you have to behave better with customers) <br />Recover from those weirds and nerds - have a beautiful Christmas! BrittaBrittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688373434576442657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-54311433325572109312010-12-15T22:27:48.836-05:002010-12-15T22:27:48.836-05:00I am SOO leaving a crapload of comments here when ...I am SOO leaving a crapload of comments here when I'm well rested tomorrow morning. Prepare for an unloading of retail baggage. HAHAHA!Steve Asbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095474295719758914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-78147977713729039622010-12-15T21:48:03.097-05:002010-12-15T21:48:03.097-05:00Liz: You sound like Chuck lol. He'll always po...Liz: You sound like Chuck lol. He'll always point out someone's rudeness. We were at my stepdaughter's Christmas concert the other night. Everyone in the audience was SO rude. I know it's a kids concert and they're not the most enthralling things to attend. But don't expect us all to be quiet for your kid's turn singing, and then chat on your cell phone or walk around willy-nilly when it's my kid's turn. Chuck was livid. And there was some guy kicking the back of his seat...I think he was this close to punching someone out. <br /><br />I liked your chocolate store story :D Sorry that I find your violation kind of funny :P<br /><br />Bub: It gets put in a box in the back reserved especially for product damaged 'by coffee or bodily fluids.' The sign on the box actually says that LOL. Bodily fluids or not, if we find books in the bathroom we damage them out. No need to worry that you're going to get a 'broken in' copy of the Kama Sutra. Ew.<br /><br />Catherine: Yep, Seinfeld had that episode about the 'Close Talker'. This is similar, but unfortunately, us retail workers can't escape if we want to. How do you tell a customer that's going to spend money in your business, "Hey um...if you're going to hump my back, at least buy me dinner first?' <br /><br />You're right though, work is almost NEVER boring. Every time I think I've seen it all, something newly weird comes walking in...Kynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222304237028745181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-13951670201638775522010-12-15T17:31:50.570-05:002010-12-15T17:31:50.570-05:00Cracking up about the 'Close Stander'. It ...Cracking up about the 'Close Stander'. It reminds me of something that would be in a Seinfeld episode. I definitely like my personal space and don't get how people would want to be right up close to someone they don't know. <br />At least work isn't boring :)Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-21867280223789579732010-12-15T17:31:22.273-05:002010-12-15T17:31:22.273-05:00Calendar Guy sounds a real charmer. As for Eclipse...Calendar Guy sounds a real charmer. As for Eclipse Guy - batshit crazy is a term that springs to mind. <br /><br />What happens to stock that's found somewhere it shouldn't be, i.e. the bathroom? Is it marked down and sold as 'used'? Or 'soiled'? *snort* Eww.Bubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352255530335299560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-32424538094945145432010-12-15T17:05:30.009-05:002010-12-15T17:05:30.009-05:00Hi Kyna,
So many things to comment on...
It must...Hi Kyna,<br /><br />So many things to comment on...<br /><br />It must be wonderful working in a store... Lol, mind, when I worked in a University I had plenty to rant about too ranging from sheer stupidity of students and even the academics!<br /><br />It always seems to be the old people who stand way too close. They do it all the time in shops. If I'm with someone I always say very loudly how rude they are - sometimes even smacking me in the back with the basket. They soon back off.<br />Once I was in a chocolate shop buying Christmas presents... The shop is only small with two people serving, well one was busy elsewhere and left just the one person on the tills... This old man was right up humping against me, well because of him being such an ass I decided to have the chocolates iced and with messages on them!<br /><br />Ha. <br />Screw him. I made him wait an extra few minutes all because he couldn't possibly stand a mere step away from me and obviously by humping my back it would've got him served sooner!!!! Grrrrr.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640322232670777125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-73825573623329564782010-12-15T15:41:31.842-05:002010-12-15T15:41:31.842-05:00Turling: It's a people watching paradise.
Joh...Turling: It's a people watching paradise.<br /><br />John: If a dude stood too close to me while I was taking a piss, there would be a 'Situation'. Glad you took some time away from The Shore to leave a comment. Now run along and dispose of some bodies or something.<br /><br />EE: Oh the experiences don't stop. Working in a store is the gift that keeps on giving all year round. :) I'll regale you with something from time to time...Kynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222304237028745181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-89533352321599294452010-12-15T15:15:01.881-05:002010-12-15T15:15:01.881-05:00I'll be disappointed when Christmas shopping i...I'll be disappointed when Christmas shopping is over and these work experiences stop. Love your LOL writing!Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-32831769229399112182010-12-15T13:04:34.959-05:002010-12-15T13:04:34.959-05:00#1 - Ann Geddes creeps me out like a mutha f'e...#1 - Ann Geddes creeps me out like a mutha f'er<br />#2 - I could write a novel about personal space abuse, especially in a men's bathroom, 'nuff said<br />#3 - I will investigate the book in a box deal here in NJ<br /><br />JohnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058818144591263827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5674336400331431860.post-61668219886826693342010-12-15T13:03:12.576-05:002010-12-15T13:03:12.576-05:00Sweet Jesus, I need to work in a bookstore. It wo...Sweet Jesus, I need to work in a bookstore. It would be non-stop mocking.Turlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466952089423973036noreply@blogger.com