I experienced an interesting encounter this morning at a local major grocery store between a rather rude male clerk and a young mother with two boys in tow.
It was pretty obvious this clerk didn't really like his job. The young mom was at the checkout counter putting her groceries through when the youngest of the two boys
(probably about four) brought up a toy in a package he had opened complete with all the plastic torn off. The mom explained to her son they would not be buying the toy and returned it to the clerk. The boy accepted the decision really well, no fusing, whining or crying. The clerk's reaction was well, different.
The mother apoligized to the clerk and handed him the package. The clerk took the package, rolled his eyes, emitted a loud sigh and then literally tossed the package over to the next counter obviously displaying his disgust.
The following dialogue then took place as near as I can remember it.
Clerk - Most people keep an eye on their kids when they are in the store.
Mom - I do keep an eye on my kids but you can't watch them every second of the day.
Clerk - Really, I thought that's what being a good mother was all about.
Mom - Pardon me,
Clerk - No reply
Mom - What did you say?
Clerk - No Reply
Mom - I am a good mom whether you think so or not.
Clerk - No Reply
The young mom then took her receipt and left the store having some trouble gathering her two boys.
I paid for my items and watched as the Mom exited the store.
The youngest boy (the one who took the toy) ran ahead of Mom and went out the in door instead of the exit of the automatic doors and was promptly knocked flat on his
ass by the door as a customer was making her entrance.
But you know what - you can't watch them every second of every day can you?
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