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I wrote this last year for some comic relief for myself and other workers.. Enjoy.

Customer (Apparent) Bill of Rights

1. I can swear at any employee at any time-for any reason.
2. I can misread any signage or price in my favor at any time.
3. I do not need to provide ID for anything at any time.
4. Limits on items do no apply to _me_.
5. I can leave a mess when and where _I_ want to.
6. I want every item to be carried in the store-and CHEAPLY.
7. I can be offended with or without reason at any time.
8. I want everything stocked in the front of the store-I shouldn't have to walk to get an item I want.
9. There should be no waiting at all times. Cashiers should only be helping me.
10. By the way, I'm always right-and don't you forget it!

I work in a grocery store, and I'd love to see more from 'my side' of things!

I was looking forward to the cinnamon cheerios... til I tried them. /oog

I do a huge pot of chili as well, and add some cornbread to cut the spice down a bit.

I work as a cashier (25 years). Recently, we found that one of our 'regulars' has starting taking scanning labels from cheap, reduced meats and slapping them onto beef loins...

And tossing the now, ripped opened meats behind things to rot and spoil.

This really saddens me.

Alton's turkey recipe will be used this year!

My husband and I have started adding more vegetarian meals to our diet and our favorites have been stuffed mushrooms. So much better to make them at home rather then pre-made.

@henryfan, you sound like a great manager. Just the type of person to pick out someone's faults, and not give any real feedback as to how to be better.

My husband and I went out years ago to a restaurant that was open overnight. As it was, they were very busy. We were not in a hurry, but you wouldn't know it from the way the 'manager' there was yelling at the _one_ waitress on duty.

She was in the weeds, badly, but did he help? Heck no, just kept up a conversation with a buddy of his saying loudly how worthless the waitress was, and making sure his friend had a hot cup of coffee.

We didn't need much attention from the waitress, as we were patient, given the way things were plying up on the poor girl.

I think our bill was maybe $17, but my husband gave her a $20 tip. He made sure to announce LOUDLY that it was NOT to be shared with her jerk manager.

She was grateful, and other people told her she was doing a great job, since she was doing it by herself.

The bill we paid at the register, and the manager meekly asking, 'Was there anything else we can do for you today?'.

Both of us told him that he could get off his ass and help with the tables, and keep his smartass comments about his workers off the floor.