So asking to be served is now 'rude,' it would seem
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So it's 11 o'clock this morning and I'm at the front of the queue at the Post Office. There are three assistants behind the barriers, all busy. One is just finishing and the woman she's serving says, "Would you like to see a photo of my nephew, he's in Emmerdale you know" - or some such nonsense. Assistant looks at photo, says something like "Oh that's nice dear, are there any others?" and the woman fishes out more.
Person behind me says, "If you don't mind, there are people waiting here," assistant ignores her and looks at the next photo, "Where was that taken then?" Person behind me has another go. "Excuse me, there's a queue."
Assistant says, "I'm serving." So now I jump in. "No you're not, you've finished and now you're chatting."
Assistant says, "Don't be rude." Turns to Emmerdale-Woman. "Oh that's so rude isn't it?"
So since when was it rude to expect a person to actually do the job they're paid to do instead of just standing watching them waste my time and their employer's money?
Person behind me says, "If you don't mind, there are people waiting here," assistant ignores her and looks at the next photo, "Where was that taken then?" Person behind me has another go. "Excuse me, there's a queue."
Assistant says, "I'm serving." So now I jump in. "No you're not, you've finished and now you're chatting."
Assistant says, "Don't be rude." Turns to Emmerdale-Woman. "Oh that's so rude isn't it?"
So since when was it rude to expect a person to actually do the job they're paid to do instead of just standing watching them waste my time and their employer's money?
Evangelion said:
So it's 11 o'clock this morning and I'm at the front of the queue at the Post Office. There are three assistants behind the barriers, all busy. One is just finishing and the woman she's serving says, "Would you like to see a photo of my nephew, he's in Emmerdale you know" - or some such nonsense. Assistant looks at photo, says something like "Oh that's nice dear, are there any others?" and the woman fishes out more.
Person behind me says, "If you don't mind, there are people waiting here," assistant ignores her and looks at the next photo, "Where was that taken then?" Person behind me has another go. "Excuse me, there's a queue."
Assistant says, "I'm serving." So now I jump in. "No you're not, you've finished and now you're chatting."
Assistant says, "Don't be rude." Turns to Emmerdale-Woman. "Oh that's so rude isn't it?"
So since when was it rude to expect a person to actually do the job they're paid to do instead of just standing watching them waste my time and their employer's money?
So what do you do for a living? Because I'm guessing you dont ever take a moment away from your work, to chat with collegues or customers, to have a breather, post a little on PH, do a little surfing, gaze out the window? No, you work at 100% efficentcy for 100% of the time your paid to, yes? never engage in small talk? you know, like a human would.Person behind me says, "If you don't mind, there are people waiting here," assistant ignores her and looks at the next photo, "Where was that taken then?" Person behind me has another go. "Excuse me, there's a queue."
Assistant says, "I'm serving." So now I jump in. "No you're not, you've finished and now you're chatting."
Assistant says, "Don't be rude." Turns to Emmerdale-Woman. "Oh that's so rude isn't it?"
So since when was it rude to expect a person to actually do the job they're paid to do instead of just standing watching them waste my time and their employer's money?
Tony*T3 said:
Evangelion said:
So it's 11 o'clock this morning and I'm at the front of the queue at the Post Office. There are three assistants behind the barriers, all busy. One is just finishing and the woman she's serving says, "Would you like to see a photo of my nephew, he's in Emmerdale you know" - or some such nonsense. Assistant looks at photo, says something like "Oh that's nice dear, are there any others?" and the woman fishes out more.
Person behind me says, "If you don't mind, there are people waiting here," assistant ignores her and looks at the next photo, "Where was that taken then?" Person behind me has another go. "Excuse me, there's a queue."
Assistant says, "I'm serving." So now I jump in. "No you're not, you've finished and now you're chatting."
Assistant says, "Don't be rude." Turns to Emmerdale-Woman. "Oh that's so rude isn't it?"
So since when was it rude to expect a person to actually do the job they're paid to do instead of just standing watching them waste my time and their employer's money?
So what do you do for a living? Because I'm guessing you dont ever take a moment away from your work, to chat with collegues or customers, to have a breather, post a little on PH, do a little surfing, gaze out the window? No, you work at 100% efficentcy for 100% of the time your paid to, yes? never engage in small talk? you know, like a human would.Person behind me says, "If you don't mind, there are people waiting here," assistant ignores her and looks at the next photo, "Where was that taken then?" Person behind me has another go. "Excuse me, there's a queue."
Assistant says, "I'm serving." So now I jump in. "No you're not, you've finished and now you're chatting."
Assistant says, "Don't be rude." Turns to Emmerdale-Woman. "Oh that's so rude isn't it?"
So since when was it rude to expect a person to actually do the job they're paid to do instead of just standing watching them waste my time and their employer's money?
k that, they pay some grunt to sell stamps, and sell stamps is what they shall do.Tony*T3 said:
Evangelion said:
So it's 11 o'clock this morning and I'm at the front of the queue at the Post Office. There are three assistants behind the barriers, all busy. One is just finishing and the woman she's serving says, "Would you like to see a photo of my nephew, he's in Emmerdale you know" - or some such nonsense. Assistant looks at photo, says something like "Oh that's nice dear, are there any others?" and the woman fishes out more.
Person behind me says, "If you don't mind, there are people waiting here," assistant ignores her and looks at the next photo, "Where was that taken then?" Person behind me has another go. "Excuse me, there's a queue."
Assistant says, "I'm serving." So now I jump in. "No you're not, you've finished and now you're chatting."
Assistant says, "Don't be rude." Turns to Emmerdale-Woman. "Oh that's so rude isn't it?"
So since when was it rude to expect a person to actually do the job they're paid to do instead of just standing watching them waste my time and their employer's money?
So what do you do for a living? Because I'm guessing you dont ever take a moment away from your work, to chat with collegues or customers, to have a breather, post a little on PH, do a little surfing, gaze out the window? No, you work at 100% efficentcy for 100% of the time your paid to, yes? never engage in small talk? you know, like a human would.Person behind me says, "If you don't mind, there are people waiting here," assistant ignores her and looks at the next photo, "Where was that taken then?" Person behind me has another go. "Excuse me, there's a queue."
Assistant says, "I'm serving." So now I jump in. "No you're not, you've finished and now you're chatting."
Assistant says, "Don't be rude." Turns to Emmerdale-Woman. "Oh that's so rude isn't it?"
So since when was it rude to expect a person to actually do the job they're paid to do instead of just standing watching them waste my time and their employer's money?
Tony*T3 said:
Evangelion said:
So it's 11 o'clock this morning and I'm at the front of the queue at the Post Office. There are three assistants behind the barriers, all busy. One is just finishing and the woman she's serving says, "Would you like to see a photo of my nephew, he's in Emmerdale you know" - or some such nonsense. Assistant looks at photo, says something like "Oh that's nice dear, are there any others?" and the woman fishes out more.
Person behind me says, "If you don't mind, there are people waiting here," assistant ignores her and looks at the next photo, "Where was that taken then?" Person behind me has another go. "Excuse me, there's a queue."
Assistant says, "I'm serving." So now I jump in. "No you're not, you've finished and now you're chatting."
Assistant says, "Don't be rude." Turns to Emmerdale-Woman. "Oh that's so rude isn't it?"
So since when was it rude to expect a person to actually do the job they're paid to do instead of just standing watching them waste my time and their employer's money?
So what do you do for a living? Because I'm guessing you dont ever take a moment away from your work, to chat with collegues or customers, to have a breather, post a little on PH, do a little surfing, gaze out the window? No, you work at 100% efficentcy for 100% of the time your paid to, yes? never engage in small talk? you know, like a human would.Person behind me says, "If you don't mind, there are people waiting here," assistant ignores her and looks at the next photo, "Where was that taken then?" Person behind me has another go. "Excuse me, there's a queue."
Assistant says, "I'm serving." So now I jump in. "No you're not, you've finished and now you're chatting."
Assistant says, "Don't be rude." Turns to Emmerdale-Woman. "Oh that's so rude isn't it?"
So since when was it rude to expect a person to actually do the job they're paid to do instead of just standing watching them waste my time and their employer's money?
I am taking time out now to type this but if a call came through to my phone I wouldn't tell the receptionist to keep the caller on hold whilst I finish typing.
Edited by Romanymagic on Tuesday 8th September 12:27
Tony*T3 said:
Evangelion said:
So it's 11 o'clock this morning and I'm at the front of the queue at the Post Office. There are three assistants behind the barriers, all busy. One is just finishing and the woman she's serving says, "Would you like to see a photo of my nephew, he's in Emmerdale you know" - or some such nonsense. Assistant looks at photo, says something like "Oh that's nice dear, are there any others?" and the woman fishes out more.
Person behind me says, "If you don't mind, there are people waiting here," assistant ignores her and looks at the next photo, "Where was that taken then?" Person behind me has another go. "Excuse me, there's a queue."
Assistant says, "I'm serving." So now I jump in. "No you're not, you've finished and now you're chatting."
Assistant says, "Don't be rude." Turns to Emmerdale-Woman. "Oh that's so rude isn't it?"
So since when was it rude to expect a person to actually do the job they're paid to do instead of just standing watching them waste my time and their employer's money?
So what do you do for a living? Because I'm guessing you dont ever take a moment away from your work, to chat with collegues or customers, to have a breather, post a little on PH, do a little surfing, gaze out the window? No, you work at 100% efficentcy for 100% of the time your paid to, yes? never engage in small talk? you know, like a human would.Person behind me says, "If you don't mind, there are people waiting here," assistant ignores her and looks at the next photo, "Where was that taken then?" Person behind me has another go. "Excuse me, there's a queue."
Assistant says, "I'm serving." So now I jump in. "No you're not, you've finished and now you're chatting."
Assistant says, "Don't be rude." Turns to Emmerdale-Woman. "Oh that's so rude isn't it?"
So since when was it rude to expect a person to actually do the job they're paid to do instead of just standing watching them waste my time and their employer's money?
Tony*T3 said:
Evangelion said:
So it's 11 o'clock this morning and I'm at the front of the queue at the Post Office. There are three assistants behind the barriers, all busy. One is just finishing and the woman she's serving says, "Would you like to see a photo of my nephew, he's in Emmerdale you know" - or some such nonsense. Assistant looks at photo, says something like "Oh that's nice dear, are there any others?" and the woman fishes out more.
Person behind me says, "If you don't mind, there are people waiting here," assistant ignores her and looks at the next photo, "Where was that taken then?" Person behind me has another go. "Excuse me, there's a queue."
Assistant says, "I'm serving." So now I jump in. "No you're not, you've finished and now you're chatting."
Assistant says, "Don't be rude." Turns to Emmerdale-Woman. "Oh that's so rude isn't it?"
So since when was it rude to expect a person to actually do the job they're paid to do instead of just standing watching them waste my time and their employer's money?
So what do you do for a living? Because I'm guessing you dont ever take a moment away from your work, to chat with collegues or customers, to have a breather, post a little on PH, do a little surfing, gaze out the window? No, you work at 100% efficentcy for 100% of the time your paid to, yes? never engage in small talk? you know, like a human would.Person behind me says, "If you don't mind, there are people waiting here," assistant ignores her and looks at the next photo, "Where was that taken then?" Person behind me has another go. "Excuse me, there's a queue."
Assistant says, "I'm serving." So now I jump in. "No you're not, you've finished and now you're chatting."
Assistant says, "Don't be rude." Turns to Emmerdale-Woman. "Oh that's so rude isn't it?"
So since when was it rude to expect a person to actually do the job they're paid to do instead of just standing watching them waste my time and their employer's money?
Evangelion said:
So it's 11 o'clock this morning and I'm at the front of the queue at the Post Office. There are three assistants behind the barriers, all busy. One is just finishing and the woman she's serving says, "Would you like to see a photo of my nephew, he's in Emmerdale you know" - or some such nonsense.
There are no Indians in Emmerdale so either the Post Office woman is lying, or you are. I call SHENANIGANS!
Tony*T3 said:
Evangelion said:
So it's 11 o'clock this morning and I'm at the front of the queue at the Post Office. There are three assistants behind the barriers, all busy. One is just finishing and the woman she's serving says, "Would you like to see a photo of my nephew, he's in Emmerdale you know" - or some such nonsense. Assistant looks at photo, says something like "Oh that's nice dear, are there any others?" and the woman fishes out more.
Person behind me says, "If you don't mind, there are people waiting here," assistant ignores her and looks at the next photo, "Where was that taken then?" Person behind me has another go. "Excuse me, there's a queue."
Assistant says, "I'm serving." So now I jump in. "No you're not, you've finished and now you're chatting."
Assistant says, "Don't be rude." Turns to Emmerdale-Woman. "Oh that's so rude isn't it?"
So since when was it rude to expect a person to actually do the job they're paid to do instead of just standing watching them waste my time and their employer's money?
So what do you do for a living? Because I'm guessing you dont ever take a moment away from your work, to chat with collegues or customers, to have a breather, post a little on PH, do a little surfing, gaze out the window? No, you work at 100% efficentcy for 100% of the time your paid to, yes? never engage in small talk? you know, like a human would.Person behind me says, "If you don't mind, there are people waiting here," assistant ignores her and looks at the next photo, "Where was that taken then?" Person behind me has another go. "Excuse me, there's a queue."
Assistant says, "I'm serving." So now I jump in. "No you're not, you've finished and now you're chatting."
Assistant says, "Don't be rude." Turns to Emmerdale-Woman. "Oh that's so rude isn't it?"
So since when was it rude to expect a person to actually do the job they're paid to do instead of just standing watching them waste my time and their employer's money?
king conversation she should have phoned the samaritans. I absolutely hate people who decide to ignore the rapidly increasing queue behind them so they can engage the cashier / assistant in mindless drivel. OnTheOverrun said:
When paying customers are stood waiting? I don't mind any of my staff swinging the lead a bit, but they do it when it doesn't directly impact our customers.
Exactly.Is the Job done on time.
Is it done correctly.
Is the client happy.
These are the important things. I couldn't care less if my secretary spends all day chatting to her mates on FB or whatever so long as the work i have asked her to do is on time, correct and well presented.
In this case the lady crossed the broader between a quick friendly interaction and pissing off the other customers.
Just as with most things these days though instead of the one in the wrong being contrite they go on the attack and try to make the 'injured' party feel as though they are the one in the wrong.
Rude-boy said:
Exactly.
Is the Job done on time.
Is it done correctly.
Is the client happy.
These are the important things. I couldn't care less if my secretary spends all day chatting to her mates on FB or whatever so long as the work i have asked her to do is on time, correct and well presented.
Spot on my approach. I care not what time my manager team start work, take their lunch break, finish work or whether they work from the office, home, client site or other. I'm not interested in when they take their holidays or when they don't take their holidays this is completely up to them to sort out. I do however care that our clients are happy, that we make a good profit on each engagement and that we manage the risks properly. If my managers can achieve the latter then they can work in whatever way suits them. If they can't achieve the latter then they know where the door is. Is the Job done on time.
Is it done correctly.
Is the client happy.
These are the important things. I couldn't care less if my secretary spends all day chatting to her mates on FB or whatever so long as the work i have asked her to do is on time, correct and well presented.
I don't use the post office where I can help it for this very reason. Always grossly understaffed. 1 hour wasted in the post office is 1 hour wasted where I could be earning money.
Luckily we don't send many large parcels out, and I do all the car tax stuff online. I do feel for people that have to go there on a regular basis. Horrible experience. Always grossly understaffed and they seem to let all their employees go on lunch at the same time.
Luckily we don't send many large parcels out, and I do all the car tax stuff online. I do feel for people that have to go there on a regular basis. Horrible experience. Always grossly understaffed and they seem to let all their employees go on lunch at the same time.
I personally find the banks worse, when you have the personal assistant people sat around doing fk all, a queue out the fking door, 2 people trying to get everything done as quickly as possible. However you always see at least 3 s behind the counter, sat down drinking a coffee or eating, no sign the fk onto your pc and get this queue moving.
Then some from the personal assistant area will come over and ask everyone at the back of queue if they want to use the quick pay in, not the god damn people at the front who have been waiting hours
k all, a queue out the fking door, 2 people trying to get everything done as quickly as possible. However you always see at least 3 s behind the counter, sat down drinking a coffee or eating, no sign the fk onto your pc and get this queue moving.Then some
from the personal assistant area will come over and ask everyone at the back of queue if they want to use the quick pay in, not the god damn people at the front who have been waiting hours As frustrating as it is to those in a hurry we can forget a couple of mins of polite conversation to a customer can make a huge difference to that customer. In post offices especially they still deal with a majority of older folk who do not always get chance to converse too many, post offices always used to be the heart of a community, next to the pub.
Don't get me wrong it would frustrate me to be stuck in a queue due to general chit chat but I would always try to think of the above.
Don't get me wrong it would frustrate me to be stuck in a queue due to general chit chat but I would always try to think of the above.
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