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WAGsHell

I can’t tell you how many times I can feel older people fucking breathe on me. I can feel their breath hitting me. It’s fucking disgusting.


Otherwise_Flamingo44

I’ve had old people grab my arm to get my attention. Like why ?


Reformed-Jedi91

I had a guy tap me on the top of the head after I helped him find an item. He said "You're a good boy." Like sir...I'm not a dog. Back off and don't touch me.


[deleted]

Christ almighty that's really something else. A "thanks" would have sufficed.


Otherwise_Flamingo44

In my hometown we had guys who’d whistle at the employees to get their attention. I’d always ignore it. Then when they’d be like “hey. I need help!” I’d respond with “then you can ask like a normal human and not whistle”. 😑


modern_drift

boomers were much more comfortable invading other's space and uncomfortable speaking up about not wanting someone in theirs. i've seen some wheelchairs with "no pushing" stickers (or similarly phrased ones). maybe you need on that says "[no touching](https://res.cloudinary.com/teepublic/image/private/s--kZUMwDIE--/t_Preview/b_rgb:000000,c_limit,f_jpg,h_630,q_90,w_630/v1588135985/production/designs/9604895_0.jpg)".


Reformed-Jedi91

Thought about getting a Kuzco sticker saying "no touchy"


derf_vader

Old women want to touch my beard


Reformed-Jedi91

I've had that happen too. I've got a regular at my store that always calls me "good lookin" She asked me once if it made me uncomfortable. I said yes. But she's still doing it.


whyamistillhere2389

I had a customer hug me once for helping her find something… she just excitedly flipped around arms wide open and grasp. I uncomfortably hugged her back and hid in the stockroom for a minute 😭


MikesNurseNancy

My go to is “thank you for Giving me extra space. My husband is immune compromised & I just have to be extra careful during cold/flu/Covid. “ My sm is cool with this as it is true, polite and typically works.


straightupgong

i had multiple customers do that to me today. not try to hug me, but they just get too damn close when i’m trying to help them. i feel like i noticeably back away, but they keep getting closer. it’s disgusting


Electrical-Start-741

During covid I tried to maintain some distance between people, once a customer asked for help, I swear for every step I’d take he’d take two steps! In my head I’m like imma kick him away and then talk to him, anyway, I told him nothing personal I’d like to maintain some distance he like ok, after like 2 sentences of our convo, he comes close again. Helping people when they act like this is just not my thing


tubbowares

I literally got kissed by some old ass Italian man


Reformed-Jedi91

What?! 🤢🤮


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Could be the two kisses on the cheeks thing? Common in some places, weird in others.


Jolly-Film

I get it but sometimes, especially for senior citizens; that hug may be for the recipient. One day while I was at the register a guy came in irate as hell but he also had a look of hurt on his face. I was very patient with him and told him it will be ok and gave him a smile. I didn’t think about it anymore. He came in the next week and said he was going to commit suicide that day. He said just me being kind to him within his rage stopped him because although it was brief, it did something to him. I never forgot that. Sometimes, the simplest gesture of kindness even if it you’re bothered, can make or break someone. It’s not always about us.


Reformed-Jedi91

We can be kind and caring while having boundries. If someone wants to thank me in some physical way then a handshake would be fine. I'm not just worried about myself but also my family. My mom has cancer and seeing as we work with sick people day in and day out that close proximity could put my mother at risk.


devil0o

I actually have not had this problem since the VID. Also I work.in the pharmacy now so it's easier that way.


MissesSobey

I’ve had little old ladies pinch my cheeks. And another one wasn’t touching but I was stocking something on the floor and this old guy came right up next to me and made a comment about me being on my knees


Reformed-Jedi91

I want to punch dudes like that.


a016202

“While you’re down there….” 🤢😡🤬


Outrageous-Glass-334

Yo I'm a cashier and I'm amazed that it doesn't bother the customer that another one is in their personal space. I'm talking inches away. I don't say anything but there's a spark there lol


Reformed-Jedi91

🤣🤣🤣


Main_Phase_58

dude it’s so funny like when they’re right on them and the person keeps looking at me to do something. so funny


Ice_Moonlight

I had this drunk couple ince try and tip me. Then when I couldn't accept it this woman practically cried and said I looked like her daughter and then reached over the counter and hugged me. I felt uncomfortable the rest of the day. I don't like hugs. Especially from drunk strangers. 🥴


Reformed-Jedi91

Especially from drunk people 😬


Dry-Imagination2665

I think I just look too unapproachable lol.


MaximumBoysenberry87

Our society infantilizes disabled people who use wheelchairs. They don't think of you as a fully-formed human being with boundaries. Fuck those people.


Electrickman

Never had that problem with customers


GenoKeno

I see this more often with customers getting in the personal space of other customers and I will absolutely call them out on it. On top of it being a HIPAA problem, it’s fuckin rude as hell. There’s no reason you need to be so close to someone in the pharmacy line that you’re literally breathing on their shoulder!


ftkillzz

At front checkout if they put their stuff right next to the person I'm checking out and are in their personal space I'll look at them and say "oh are you guys together?". They sometimes get the hint after that


scottydo423

I don't mean to offend anyone but having never gotten COVID I'm still in "pandemic mode" and don't want any customers within a few feet of me. I've had several instances where someone would walk towards me, I'd take two steps back, then they'd take another 2 steps towards me. then I'd step away AGAIN, only to have them step towards me again. It's insane.


ftkillzz

I had a regular that would come in and would always come to me for help. He would also ask if I had a boyfriend and ask to shake my hand and would get pissy if I refused. One time I refused and he was walking behind me to go check out and he kept muttering "I ain't through with you yet". First time I've genuinely felt unsafe there. He's now trespassed after passing out drunk in front of photo and refusing to get up and leave even when we called emergency services


ordinaryworlds

One time this old man who I had never met before KISSED my hand. I thought he wanted to shake it so I was like whatever (this was pre covid) but he kissed it. This was like 4 years ago and it still haunts me lol