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When I was working the cash register, a male customer asked me if I had a boyfriend.
I told him that that was none of his business.
Later my boss told me that I was being rude.
What do you think?
Personally I think the customer was the one who was being inappropriate. I was trying to do my job, not pick up guys. Who thinks it's a good idea to hit on service people?
Saying it the way you did is a little overly confrontational. Better to use more neutral wording like "I'd rather not go into that."
That, or just not respond at all. "Do you have a boyfriend?" "Your total is seventeen fifty, cash or charge?" He'll get the hint. While you're on the job you're representing your company.
Without knowing your tone of voice, it's hard to answer. The customer was interested in you and you can't blame a guy for trying! Your exact words with a tactful smile on your face will get the message across while maintaining politeness to him, but if you reacted angrily, you might have gone too far. It's not a crime to be interested in the opposite sex, you know!
Without knowing your tone of voice, it's hard to answer. The customer was interested in you and you can't blame a guy for trying! Your exact words with a tactful smile on your face will get the message across while maintaining politeness to him, but if you reacted angrily, you might have gone too far. It's not a crime to be interested in the opposite sex, you know!
I replied in a flat, neutral voice.
It's not a crime but there is a time and place for everything. This was the workplace, not a bar or a nightclub. I have no interest in having men trying to exploit me for sex when I am trying to earn an honest living.
It's not a crime but there is a time and place for everything. This was the workplace, not a bar or a nightclub or speed dating event.
Well, it was your workplace; to him he's just out in the world, meeting people. From another perspective -- one you might be taking if you were interested in the guy -- he's livening up yet another dull work day with an offer of romance.
I'd be ecstatic if I were working a cash register and a woman asked me if I had a girlfriend. Even if I had no interest in her at all. And because I'm taken, I would be sure to say so, but in a tone that thanked the woman for her interest.
Accept the compliment with a smile and leave the guy feeling good even if you're not interested. I mean, he's clearly showing that he has good taste in women... isn't he?
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Originally Posted by StabbyAbby
I replied in a flat, neutral voice.
It's not a crime but there is a time and place for everything. This was the workplace, not a bar or a nightclub. I have no interest in having men trying to exploit me for sex when I am trying to earn an honest living.
If you don't mind me asking, how did he try to "exploit you for having sex"? That is a pretty big leap from an innocent flirt.
Ease up, guy thought you were cute. Lot worse things in the world today.
You are not out of line for rejecting his advances.
But maybe your delivery was a little less savory.
Next time someone asks something like that, just say "Yes I have a boyfriend" if you are not interested. Or just keep the conversation job related. This isn't a co-worker, it is a customer. So you still have to have some level of tact when talking to them.
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