There is nothing gained from being an asshole, either.
Sorry people, Rilchiam is totally right. Yes, I’ve spent years working in food service. Yes, I’ve had plenty of shitty customers. Any of you people bragging about how you tore a rude customer a new one ever had someone come in off the street and literally take a shit on the floor of your store?
spooje, since when does being polite to someone make them worth more than you? I don’t get it. Being civil with people that aren’t treating you with respect is the quickest way to make it clear that you’re better than them. Maybe not to them, but who cares? They’re assholes anyway. And she’s obviously not defending asshole customers.
Silentgoldfish, it is always possible to behave in a professional manner. No, I’ve never had to actually call the police. I’ve only had to threaten.
Essentially, all that needs to be said is