The below is from No Help/Not Always Working and rang so true I had to share it. My version usually has been:
Customer–Must suck working on (Christmas, 4th of July, etc.)
Me–It does, but I get time and a half so it’s not so bad.
Voice In My Head–It does, but if I wasn’t working, I sure as hell wouldn’t be shopping here today…
(Due to it being Easter Sunday, management has wrongly predicted a quiet day and we are severely understaffed. I am getting a little frustrated, especially with people making comments about our store being open.)
Customer: “Why are you even open? You should be at home with your family!”
Me: *deadpan* “Why are you even shopping? You should be at home with your family.”
(The customer’s eyes go wide for a split second before he chuckles.)
Customer: “Touché… I am seriously SO sorry.” *walks away*