Hm, alright. This is how the company wants it. Now John does not look like what he is supposed to, a multi-millionaire engineer that holds several patents on some high-tech investment casting processes and owns the casting company he inherited from his father, he looks like the 50-something biker he is. It was completely unnerving and it made shopping there extremely unpleasant-- we left quickly, without buying anything. As an avid guitar player, I did the unimaginable and after 2 months of trying to sell my rig privately, I took it into guitar center. She was on the window, so when she needed to go to the toilet, in between bouts of not letting me read my book, watch a movie or go to sleep, she'd just hop up on her seat and climb out of the seat by standing on the armrests. I was about 22 at time, and I definitely looked like I was 22. [–]OpticalDelusions 125 points126 points127 points 7 years ago (24 children). A very honest man recalled the night he was friendzoned by his wife following a couple's massage and fancy dinner. A pub/restaurant not too far from where I live. He was very gracious offering me some of my money back but I refused. [–]IranianGenius 91 points92 points93 points 7 years ago (33 children). I found the email of the owner of that store and wrote her a detailed description of the guy's bullshit. There were alarms going off, flight attendants rushing through the cabin preparing everyone for what was about to go down (no pun intended)!The pilot came on the audio system and you could hear the fear or stress in his voice, "Please take out your safety cards and get into crash position and listen carefully to your attendants, we are going to try and bring us in". [–]snowlights[] 25 points26 points27 points 7 years ago (7 children). [–]SapienChavez 81 points82 points83 points 7 years ago (6 children), I was booted from a smoke shop for asking for "Nitrous Oxide cartridges.". We debated walking out, but figured what the hell we're hungry. [–]flibbertygiblet 49 points50 points51 points 7 years ago (5 children). You are a bank, Telling the difference between negative and positive values is kinda of the whole point of a bank. I wear adult clothes now anyway. Was dressed for a client meeting when I was consulting and flying to the midwest with a stop-over early in the morning. [–][deleted] 117 points118 points119 points 7 years ago (1 child). Containing my rage, I asked to talk to the manager. [–]mikeg05 172 points173 points174 points 7 years ago (7 children). and then ran as the guy just about jumped over the counter at me :-/, [–]Adondrand 94 points95 points96 points 7 years ago (8 children). They got another box, opened it up there was no CD in that one either. If I let them do the transfer case it would have been over $1,200 dollars to repair. I had a very similar experience, except I didn't have the foresight to reserve a truck (didn't know that was a thing at the time). This compensates you nicely for your time and puts additional impeture on the merchant to crack down on this kind of crap. Like what are you supposed to do there? [–]JerrysMyDog 138 points139 points140 points 7 years ago (37 children). Plus starts at 14, but plus models are typically size 8 and up (I wish I was kidding). That's just strange, is it common for stores to have age restrictions? They have democracy now, though, which is nice. Believe it or not, Target was one of the worst-rated stores in The Axios Harris Poll. To quote the immortal words of Wendy Testaberger: "fuck 'em... fuck 'em right in the ear!". On the third day I go in. They tried telling me it was the transfer case even though I had no transmission issues and my 4 wheel drive worked perfectly. You think being in a jetliner with 20mph crosswind is bad, I fly a 172, and when the wind goes from 10mph directly down the runway to 18/g24 mph direct crosswind halfway around the pattern, shit gets crazy. [–]UsefulContribution 85 points86 points87 points 7 years ago (6 children). I commonly and historically sign my CC receipt with an indication of the dollar amount. [–]this-is-my-design 236 points237 points238 points 7 years ago (36 children). She's heading home, to New York (of course) and she's going to see her family and oh she hates her family but you gotta be with them and she took a holiday to Australia because she just divorced her husband and he was quite the character but they just didn't love each other any more and you have to find someone you love, really love and do I have someone like that and before I can answer she's telling me about her kids. I apologize if I led anyone to believe that by family is the mastermind behind everything that's been on the news. and just generally ignored all day long. She stares at it incredulously. I got really, really pissed at that "You should have known better" comment. His comes out, the shared item comes out, and there is a grand total of no fucking burger for me. Stacey Lastoe. compression shorts, large) and seem to think that's OK because they can order it for you. My buddy went to do a month long job in Cairo. [–]SaltyBabe 69 points70 points71 points 7 years ago (1 child). Being young, single, and in the Navy leaves you with a lot of expendable cash (he was on nuke submarines, so I guess they get paid better). [–]Malisius 38 points39 points40 points 7 years ago (0 children), [–]Green_Geno 21 points22 points23 points 7 years ago (2 children). When it came to paying, I was asked to show ID. The look on his face was fucking priceless when he tried to start it and realized we weren't idiots, it really was dead. As if he was able to diagnose my entire engine in 5 minutes. Things like this are what give stores their bad names. The flight was backing away from the terminal when I got out of my seat and rushed to the toilet. With Christmas 364 days away, people who already have their decorations up, why? They could be selling tickets to the resurrection of Christ and they still wouldn't get a single penny out of me. I was too timid to say anything then, or later, to the airline. The woman insisted that there was no such thing and kept trying to upsell me something I didn't want. Little garages are the best. [–]bootlegsoup 12 points13 points14 points 7 years ago (2 children). When I sat down, I felt a squish in my pants. My wife was given a glass that had a three inch gash, not crack mind you, but jagged edged gash in it. I go in on moving day and ask for a truck that I can return the next day. more >>, Askreddit is for open-ended discussion questions. Calzones are just a more difficult format of pizza anyway. When I said I didn't want one someone returned she tried to tell me it wasn't the same pizza. Thanks, though. ", [–]twistedfork 202 points203 points204 points 7 years ago (13 children), My dad was in the Navy and he has a similar story. But I won't go back! The Worst Boss I Ever Had: 11 True Stories That'll Make You Cringe. Posted by 5 years ago. [–][deleted] 198 points199 points200 points 7 years ago* (95 children). My ex used to insist on Denny's every time we were on our way home from the pubs. I was 27, but probably still looked 17. Getting some dp dough today because I want a badass calzone and clogged arteries. Definitely true! I am a girl of average build. [–]thebloodofthematador 96 points97 points98 points 7 years ago (19 children). Before the work week starts up again on Monday, let's spend Sunday hashing out our worst coworker stories. I'm practically shitting a brick because I have flight anxiety to begin with. Read 'em and weep (or laugh). He told me it would be 7 to 10 business days before the repair would be done and I said ok and left. But every now and then, you'll go on a date that's so bad it warrants its own story. She told me "Yeah" and I shrugged and went and started eating. I thought I was crazy but I'm glad to see I'm not. Reminds me of the time I bought a laptop form BB and at the same time bought a copy of Office. [–]ZenRage 29 points30 points31 points 7 years ago (1 child), As a general rule: NEVER give your SSN to someone that is not taxing you or reporting/collecting taxes on your behalf (e.g. [–]SunsetDawn 16 points17 points18 points 7 years ago (1 child). The SO and I thought we'd give it a try because it had a decent looking menu and reasonable prices. Waiter: "Yeah." The 30 minute credits on AC3. I was hoping they knew a little bit more than me, but they didn't. Hot New # 1. ... Posts have been edited from Reddit for length and clarity. I called the service department to ask about the status and the same technician told me he had not even taken a look at the laptop. We fell out of the sky like a rock with the pilots fighting with all the controls and hit the runway in a minor skid. If you ask questions, you are not getting a management position. Joseph's College of Beauty and Hair Design. Cops come, check the tapes, and don't see anything suspicious, and tell management that I did nothing wrong, but instead of letting me go, I was banned from the store for 6 months. Mom and dad got their new water heater - delivered and installed the same day by a local plumbing and heating guy. [–]marley88 66 points67 points68 points 7 years ago (31 children). The burger was awful. I am not a small business owner, but this does not strike me as financially sound logic. I asked him if he had found anything he liked. I fly a lot so I've had heaps of bad experiences. I once had a lady look at me and say you look like a sinner. When I got it home, I realized my school provided Office, so I didn't need the copy, luckily I hadn't opened it. I waited for the ambulance to arrive, which showed up about 10 minutes later (we weren't far from the hospital), and I walked to the pharmacy counter in the back to ask the ladies if there was someone I could talk to about the lady who snapped me the attitude. I worked there a month and I will never shop there again. Redditors who were pronounced dead and resuscitated, what did you go through mentally while being pronounced dead? Bring in your guitar and I'll give you an extra 50 bucks". Two of the worst things to deal with are horrible roommates and landlords that just make your life a living hell. The cops would likely have shown up and informed him that the owner has the right to kick him out anyway. [–]strib666 73 points74 points75 points 7 years ago (1 child). I had no idea. Suit yourself. That stores new policy is that backpack checking is now obligatory, presumably trying to deter theft. [–]thebly 173 points174 points175 points 7 years ago (48 children). For future reference, you can simply call your credit card company and dispute the charge. If you follow directions to the letter, perfectly every time, and never deviate from that until told otherwise no matter the circumstance, you're a manager in 6 months or less. "—and their responses did not disappoint. He showed it to me, and rambled off pretty much exactly what the description said on the sales paper. Reddit, what are your worst roommate stories? Your uncle started a riot in Egypt? She thought i'd stolen a book from her that i'd brought in to her store with me. People Reveal The Worst Ways People Have Died (r/AskReddit Top Posts | Reddit Stories) Has anything insane happened to you? The waiter was baffled but agreed and called him out to meet me. I was a little puzzled because I didn't consider anything he was noting to be an actual defect but let it go. Fuck guitar center. [–]afcagroo 14 points15 points16 points 7 years ago (7 children). They were shrimp. I showed her the receipt (i'd just purchased it up the street), I even apologized for inconveniencing her. I asked him to show me. Just because someone is young, doesn't mean they are going to steal. Robert Pamperin is one of the most interesting shark attack stories, as he might be the only documented person in history, to be totally devoured by a great white shark. Two years later I went back in again and there were different salesladies this time... but they did the EXACT SAME THING. Again, FORMER Best Buy employee checking in. And I managed to get some sleep anyway, 30 minutes here and there, and by the end of the 14 hour flight I sorta realised that she wasn't talking to me, she just needed to talk. And he kept dropping all sorts of slurs, with them standing right there listening, almost like he expected me to agree and chat with him about how bad Mexicans are. [–]thebloodofthematador 163 points164 points165 points 7 years ago (15 children). Me: "You said it was compd!" Sometimes when you work retail, you learn how to deal with peoples' shit and become a wonderful, patient person. This will be his third write up in 2 months but I can't afford to lose him. [–]Fake_Cakeday 275 points276 points277 points 7 years ago (6 children), [–]StabbyPants 162 points163 points164 points 7 years ago (5 children), [–]fied1k 78 points79 points80 points 7 years ago (11 children). So I walk up andorder a large meatball sub. 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