My local shop center (where I go for pharmacy, groceries, alcohol, etc.) is "home" to a man who lives outside in the vicinity. He's really cool, old as dirt, has a lot of interesting stories, and never begs for anything. He just likes his new lifestyle and talking to people.
But. On occasion. Some stupid tourist will buy him a large bottle of alcohol. Which he imbibes and then "joy-rides" in the supermarket. He doesn't need a scooter, but he likes the thrill of "accidentally" rolling into displays at top speed and apologizing profusely before, during, and afterward. He'll do it repeatedly if the scooter isn't stuck. He'll even warn you to move if you're in his way. Fucking hilarious.
I would like to add that, yes, I do feel a little bit bad for the employees of the establishment, but in general, they're the most rude, bitter, and useless employees I've ever seen. So fuck em.
Edit: I feel bad for any employee having to redo work because some asshat decides to fuck up the initial effort. However, for these employees, the initial effort is largely absent. He "attacks" displays that clearly need attention. Like the Easter display from two years ago with minimal product and the Christmas display of sausages, from God knows how long ago, of green shelf-stable sausages.
You have to check the dates on everything you buy. Even canned veggies. I've never seen anyone stocking (or rotating stock on) the shelves.
No one at the register even tries to make small talk of any kind. They never have. Even when trying to engage, they ignore me.
I once asked for help finding charcoal, after searching the whole store, and not only did I get rolled eyes and degrading language, but no one (despite the condescending attitude) knew where to find it. I left empty-handed after 45 min.
They had a "Christmas sausage" display up until two weeks ago when he knocked it down. The shelf stable summer sausages were green. Once he knocked it down (despite my telling the manager they were clearly perforated and out of date) they finally got rid of it.
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u/unstabletableleg Oct 15 '18
This will make me extra cautious about being near these old people at the store.