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Pachamama

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33. Maybe they have been "instructed" by their employer and have to say it?

Tue Dec 5, 2017, 12:15 PM

Dec 2017

And that "gleeful look in their eye" is really them frustrated and angered that they are supposed to say that and try to sound happy and smile for the 150th time that day when they are not feeling the spirit of the holidays in light of their barely making it on minimum wage and increased costs of living?

Just like when you are told as a kid to give a hug and kiss to the creepy family friend?

Just saying....I really wouldn't read too much into this...

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Cashiers angrily told me "Merry Christmas" in a smug and self righteous way [View all] Shell_Seas Dec 2017 OP

I just say, thank you so much! And a Happy Hanukkah to you!! janterry Dec 2017 #1

Merry Christmas? Not with Trump in office. GreatCaesarsGhost Dec 2017 #5

It's okay janterry Dec 2017 #17

I've done that too Maeve Dec 2017 #18

If you really want to make them crazy(er) NastyRiffraff Dec 2017 #25

"Happy Solstice, and have a Merry Pagan Festival!" Merlot Dec 2017 #47

I think "Bright Blessings of the Solstice" is the preferred phrase Jim Lane Dec 2017 #109

It's more effective if you say it in Gaelic...and you're drunk and naked at the time. Ken Burch Dec 2017 #126

I use Merry Holidays. safeinOhio Dec 2017 #63

You should write a letter to the better business bureau Renew Deal Dec 2017 #2

Right. I bet the store owner treestar Dec 2017 #3

I revel in the fact that they're so miserable, they can't even enjoy their favorite holiday. CrispyQ Dec 2017 #4

Indeed. Christians unable to enjoy their own major holy celebration because of hatred of others Fred Sanders Dec 2017 #13

yea and bring Pence with them bdamomma Dec 2017 #68

Or maybe they get tired of saying it Sailor65x1 Dec 2017 #6

But of course that's the narrative you promote rather. Clever. LanternWaste Dec 2017 #9

Your reply is a bit hard to follow Sailor65x1 Dec 2017 #27

Sigh. Simple decency should be simple for everyone, shouldn't it? Hortensis Dec 2017 #91

MTE. There are barely any cashiers left, and ascribing bad intentions to them for saying a common anneboleyn Dec 2017 #112

It all depends on the tone and the facial expression. Mariana Dec 2017 #127

OP described a tone and attitude treestar Dec 2017 #129

Just because he looked of middle easten desent, didin't mean he didn't celebrate Christmas. Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #20

No, it doesn't; Sailor65x1 Dec 2017 #30

Like an infinity assumption circle. Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #34

You don't know what the cashier thought and what does it mean to you to SharonClark Dec 2017 #37

I don't know. I am repeating what I've heard Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #39

Really? You heard the cashier say that because that is what you stated the cashier meant. SharonClark Dec 2017 #40

Aww. Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #85

I think we know the answer to this. Thank you for stating it. anneboleyn Dec 2017 #113

that is tRump brainwashing bdamomma Dec 2017 #69

This particular meme didn't start with Trump FiveGoodMen Dec 2017 #72

true bdamomma Dec 2017 #74

OReilly used it for years to work up his loyal viewers. anneboleyn Dec 2017 #114

Thank you ollie10 Dec 2017 #54

This year, I've had two opportunities to respond with "all holidays matter..." LanternWaste Dec 2017 #7

Good one. I have to remember that. Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #21

Idiots? SharonClark Dec 2017 #41

So people that say Merry Christmas to you are idiots? melman Dec 2017 #67

Exactly. This is ridiculous and going after cashiers really bothers me. They dont control policy anneboleyn Dec 2017 #115

I wonder if they were... 2naSalit Dec 2017 #8

I can only imagine Sailor65x1 Dec 2017 #35

That is what I was wondering Sanity Claws Dec 2017 #53

Yes. Cashiers dont just decide to do these things. If anything they were told to say it to everyone anneboleyn Dec 2017 #116

I'm not sure how I make it through each holiday season... NCTraveler Dec 2017 #10

If I know the holiday the person will celebrate, I'm specific, otherwise... Girard442 Dec 2017 #11

LOL. What did she say? 50 Shades Of Blue Dec 2017 #12

Video tape it and send it to the corporate offices. Baitball Blogger Dec 2017 #14

You mean like a person who would tell you to stick it up your ass? SharonClark Dec 2017 #38

Was it in retaliation to a social indiscretion? Baitball Blogger Dec 2017 #48

Interestingly enough, in my heavily red upper mid- west- origin senior marybourg Dec 2017 #15

Good. Mariana Dec 2017 #62

Can they just not say, have a good day? Roland99 Dec 2017 #16

Really. Just say "Thank you for shopping at XYZ" Mariana Dec 2017 #28

If we stop to kick every little barking dog, we will never Drahthaardogs Dec 2017 #19

I agree. Tell that to Trump and his followers. Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #24

You agree? Then why did you write a post about it? SharonClark Dec 2017 #42

Sharon, you seem upset Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #86

Because you attacked cashiers? That bothers me. They didnt decide to gang up on you. Why it anneboleyn Dec 2017 #117

+1. n/t obnoxiousdrunk Dec 2017 #36

And Christmas sucks for those who work in retail...I worked in retail during Christmas when I Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #137

This message was self-deleted by its author blogslut Dec 2017 #22

Cashiers gained "some type of power" from Trump "telling them" it was "OK" to say WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #23

So if a cashier is rude to you treestar Dec 2017 #130

So if a casher is a jerk, they're a right-winger? WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #136

the way it was described, yes you could tell treestar Dec 2017 #138

Don't let your anger control you and make behave stupidly SharonClark Dec 2017 #26

Maybe so. I'm surrounded by conservatives all of the time, my bark has become pretty loud. Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #31

Not all those of ME 'descent' are acting to 'dissent'... Wounded Bear Dec 2017 #29

I keep reading this subject line and cackling. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #32

It struck me funny too. But the whole post is actually kind of sad. Tipperary Dec 2017 #98

Very good point; you're absolutely right. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #99

I totally agree. They get horrible abuse from the public. anneboleyn Dec 2017 #119

Maybe they have been "instructed" by their employer and have to say it? Pachamama Dec 2017 #33

Maybe their boss is a rwnj DBoon Dec 2017 #57

You told a cashier who said Merry Christmas sarisataka Dec 2017 #43

Because the cashier didn't say it CHEERFULLY OR WARMLY ENOUGH. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #45

If you really want GallopingGhost Dec 2017 #44

While at work, I let the client set the tone.... BoneyardDem Dec 2017 #46

I Had It Happen To Me Once SDJay Dec 2017 #49

Oh dear. MuseRider Dec 2017 #50

Lucky thing you did not sneeze... GulfCoast66 Dec 2017 #51

God forbid Egnever Dec 2017 #52

This story is missing a door buzzard, I believe. n/t FSogol Dec 2017 #59

lol treestar Dec 2017 #131

nt bdamomma Dec 2017 #73

+1 nt steve2470 Dec 2017 #104

I'd suggest switching to decaf OP inwiththenew Dec 2017 #55

Noted Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #87

Reply with Feliz Navidad JHB Dec 2017 #56

nt bdamomma Dec 2017 #71

Wow, a mind reader! Maybe those cashiers were tired? Maybe they were being sincere? FSogol Dec 2017 #58

I simply do not mind whatever holiday wishes someone offers to me. Tipperary Dec 2017 #60

I was a cashier in Texas for awhile. Mariana Dec 2017 #61

I find a simple "no" mitch96 Dec 2017 #64

Yes! ellie Dec 2017 #65

Thanks Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #88

Try reading Not Always Right.com and next time be a little nicer nadine_mn Dec 2017 #66

That website is great. Thx for the lulz. irisblue Dec 2017 #70

very good! steve2470 Dec 2017 #102

I Think I Would Have Said Something More Like. . . ProfessorGAC Dec 2017 #75

A few years ago get the red out Dec 2017 #76

When it happens this year I think you should say elehhhhna Dec 2017 #77

How do you say shove it uo your ass.. ollie10 Dec 2017 #78

Look, they're probably being forced to. Laffy Kat Dec 2017 #79

exactly! steve2470 Dec 2017 #100

Happy Festivus! lagomorph777 Dec 2017 #80

How about a thread on the airing of grievances? Bradshaw3 Dec 2017 #82

Pretty much. lagomorph777 Dec 2017 #83

I GOT A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH YOU PEOPLE!!!!! Initech Dec 2017 #111

And may the Blessings of the Yule be Upon You... The empressof all Dec 2017 #81

Have you concidered that their employer may be demanding they wish a "merryxmas" to everyone randr Dec 2017 #84

I totally believe you. Lol! n/t demmiblue Dec 2017 #89

I wish you a Cool Story Bro Dreamer Tatum Dec 2017 #90

Luckily, we don't have to deal with this nonsense here DFW Dec 2017 #92

great story! nt steve2470 Dec 2017 #96

I know someone from Penn who ate there and said the food was just incredible!! And exactly, with anneboleyn Dec 2017 #121

There aren't many of us left who were there. DFW Dec 2017 #124

How would they know you weren't a bible thumping christian that wanted to hear Merry Xmas? nini Dec 2017 #93

Personally, Glamrock Dec 2017 #94

Merry Christmas, Shell_Seas pintobean Dec 2017 #95

Really? Texasgal Dec 2017 #97

Yes, I agree. It makes me sad that people are so unhappy that they treat others poorly. Tipperary Dec 2017 #105

Rabble! Rabble! Rabble! n/t EarthFirst Dec 2017 #101

She said to me, "Have you found Jesus?" After ringing up my stuff, in blue northeast. lindysalsagal Dec 2017 #103

I thought I found him in Aisle 4 Skittles Dec 2017 #120

I didn't know he was lost. It's not my day to watch him. lindysalsagal Dec 2017 #122

LOL Skittles Dec 2017 #123

I might say "Happy Hanukkah, it must be strange for a Jew to wish others Merry Christmas." elfin Dec 2017 #106

20+ year retail veteran Jake Stern Dec 2017 #107

Huh, I live and work in Tarrant County. tammywammy Dec 2017 #108

Your stores still have multiple cashiers? Around here automatic checkouts took over years ago anneboleyn Dec 2017 #110

agree w/ your assessment... SWBTATTReg Dec 2017 #128

This message was self-deleted by its author sl8 Dec 2017 #118

Just smile back at them and say, "Well, bless your heart. And happy holidays to you, too!" pnwmom Dec 2017 #125

I was shopping the other day... Trueblue Texan Dec 2017 #132

I know the cashier attitude you mean , smug and self righteous clerks. As a POC I get a chance lunasun Dec 2017 #133

cashiers usually smile & are nice to me. I smile and say hello, how are you-soon as it's my turn. Sunlei Dec 2017 #134

I'd have them ring me up maxrandb Dec 2017 #135