34 Memes That Respond Perfectly to Customers Who Make People Working in Customer Service Say “Damn It”
The customer is not always right in every case.
Customer service can turn a normal day into a test of patience in seconds. One rude comment, one rushed request, or one badly timed joke is often all it takes to make workers mutter, “Damn it.”
This roundup pulls together 34 memes that capture the small disasters, awkward moments, and everyday frustrations people in customer service know all too well. From customers who show up at closing time to the ones who treat every rule like a suggestion, the jokes land because the situations are painfully familiar.
Some of these will feel a little too real. Read on.
1. If it doesn't scan, then it must be free
Twitter: @RetailJobLife2. When a customer barges in minutes before closing
adventuresinfastfood.tumblr.com3. When a customer scatters the shelf
Twitter: @JessicaHaigh88
4. Going along with a customer's 'funny' joke
Twitter: @ChampagneKony
5. Customers not caring if you're open or closed
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That kind of timing is exactly what makes customer service feel endless.
6. The customer is always right
Twitter: @_brookesims_
7. When a customer ignores your greetings
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8. When a customer neglects your tag
Twitter: @ArtisticxVibes
9. When a customer wants to speak to the manager
Twitter: @BRtheOutlaw
10. When a customer does this
Twitter: @LilTartheBasedQ
11. When you're showing a new employee around
Twitter: @RetailJobLife
12. When your manager is watching you
Twitter: @blackpplvines
13. When a customer returns something
Twitter: @The_Evil_Barbie
14. When you're helping a customer and another barges in
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15. When a customer asks for help as you clock out
Twitter: @idontcurve
At this point, even the clock feels like it is working against you.
Before you lose it with the “customers not caring if you’re open or closed” moment, try these practical fixes for everyday customer-service chaos.
16. When you're clocked out
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17. When your boss doesn't get the point
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18. When you have to get up and go to work
Twitter: @tbhjuststop
19. When you can't remember the last time you took a break
Twitter: @lucydewane
20. It's such a nice day outside
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21. When a customer farts in your presence
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22. When the customer fails to control their kids
That one is hard to recover from, no matter how polite you try to stay.
23. When your boss seeks suggestions
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24. When a customer goes over their budget
Twitter: @RetailJobLife
25. When a customer interrupts a nice conversation
Twitter: @saraaahbx
26. When a customer gives you change
Twitter: @jstankley
27. When a customer barges in when you're closed
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28. When a customer says this
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29. Those looks...
Twitter: @ProCashier
30. When the customer thinks...
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31. When a customer's card declines
Twitter: @DeandraeCole
32. When a customer gets angry
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33. When work gets the best of you
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34. Reality hits
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Most of the items on this list are incredibly relatable, especially if you’ve worked in customer service. And as a customer, you must have been guilty of some of the things on this list, don’t even lie about it.
Do share this post with your family and friends as well.
Retail patience has its limits.
For more family fallout, read about the cousin who opened a catering business and demanded Thanksgiving recipes.
