[Sundae]

This did not happen where I worked.
Did not happen to me.
Ohnononono...
It's a hypothetical situation which I just thought read better if I assumed the persona of the person to whom it happened, withal.

On the checkouts today, doing overtime.
Lady had two avocados. Could I find them on the Weigh options? Could I buggery. (Turns out they were in Salad, whereas I'd been searching for them in Fruit)
Lady leans across and says to me, "They're avocados."
Yeah, thanks love. Come to the Cellar, we've discussed them often enough.

Different lady asked me for £10 cashback. "Can you give me some ones and twos [pound coins] for the parking?"
"Of course, no problem."
So her £10 is given as one £5 note, one £2 coin and three £1 coins.
No, it turns out she wanted it all in coins.
"I did say that."
"So sorry, my fault."
"I told you that when I asked for cashback."
"I do apologise."
"I need it for the parking machine."
"STFU BITCH."

Ahem, the last comment was only made by the hypothetical cashier in their own head.
Said person already bright red at having to call a Supervisor to re-open the cash drawer.
Talked to another cashier who knew her (there was something distinctive about her) and she said really, not to worry.

Oh and was told - TOLD - to put the heavier items through first by another customer, because it made packing easier.
Yes it does, dear, but having to stand up and heft large items you have placed in the middle of your shopping rather than at the front is really a courtesy you should ask for. One I would happily oblige, rather than adopting the tone of voice you'd use if I was sneaking bites of your shopping while you're not looking.

But it was amusing, because 97% (made up statistic) of the customers are lovely.
They talk, share something of their lives, compliment the store and the staff (and the person working on the checkout - not me of course). And you get to see many more products than you do just walking through the store or even shopping. Quorn Scotch Eggs?!

Oh and sometimes people come through who recognise you from your previous roles.
Including my most favouritest Thursday customers, who know me by name and miss me, and the Keens Cheddar couple, and the chap who always had pork, chicken & ham pie until I got him to try Gala Pie for free (we were out of one and trying to sell through the other).