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I work for Medicare and get all kinds of calls. Most calls are fine, but there are some instances where things go off the wall. From mental issues to entitled family members who think being married/children/parents of an individual on Medicare gives them access to the person's record. (HIPAA says no, BTW).
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notalwaysright_feedI’m the author of Larry: Friend of Boris. When our youngest was about two years old, he was obessed with our egg timer. He loved the ticking noise it made and would squeal with joy when it rang. It was quickly named Ticker and became his best friend. As with most things a rambunctious toddler […]
notalwaysright_feedI’m visiting a friend with my daughter when my daughter notices a cat hiding under one of the chars and tries to get it to come out. Friend: “[Daughter] please leave [cat] alone. He’s a big wimp and afraid of anyone that isn’t his family. You don’t want to scare him.” Daughter: “can I pet […]
notalwaysright_feedRead An Explanation Shouldn’t Be Needed, But It Is Deserved
Previous Customer: "Well, aren't you going to say something?"
Manager: "Is there something else you need, ma'am?"
Previous Customer: "You don't just give me my things and move on! Who the h*** taught you to deal with customers?"
notalwaysright_feedRead Every Time We Celebrate, We’re Over The Moon!
Customer #1: "Hey, man, you shouldn’t be buying this stuff unless you’re from a country that celebrates Lunar New Year. Or unless your wife is."
Customer #2: *Holding a basket full of red envelopes and decorations.* "This is America. I can celebrate whatever holiday I want, and I don't have to explain myself to you."
notalwaysright_feedRead A Return To Sanity
Caller: "That first agent I spoke to was so s***ty! They kept talking about a return policy, and that's s***ty too! Everything about your company is so s***ty!"
I was literally just flipping through tabs on Amazon as I half-listened to the tirade that was minutes in length, when finally, she started raising her voice and screaming at me:
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notalwaysright_feedRead The Storm Is Strongest Inside The Mall
One week there's a weather warning for the entire county, with one of two options: there will be an ICE STORM like there's NO TOMORROW, and all the snow on the ground will freeze, and it will be very dangerous even to be outside... or it will be 50 degrees and pleasant and balmy.
Guess which one the county prepared for, and guess which one actually happened?
notalwaysright_feedRead Most People Use Automated Minute Takers These Days
Woman: "So let's discuss what the other groups are doing in similar markets and compare—"
Me: "—excuse me, but would you mind putting on headphones for your meeting?"
Woman: *Turns to me, muting herself.* "No. If you want peace and quiet, stay at home, or book a private office."
notalwaysright_feedRead Wood You Be More Specific
Me: "What kind of wood would you like your table to be made of?"
Caller: "Real wood, obviously!"
Me: *Huge sigh.* "Our basic options are pine or oak, but we can also get cherry, mahogany, or a few other varieties upon request."
Caller: "OMG!" *Yes, she spelled OMG out loud.* "Just wood! How hard can it be to make me a wood table?"
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notalwaysright_feedRead Joey Tribbiani Working At The Clothing Store
Me: "A customer tried to return some underwear. Not that we can accept returns on underwear anyway, but they were obviously used."
Coworker #1: "How were they obviously used?"
notalwaysright_feedRead Came Back Out Of The Blue
A customer I can only describe as shady entered our liquor store and spent ten minutes browsing. I stayed at the checkout and watched him on the CCTV.
He ended up shoving two bottles of Johnnie Walker Blue down his pants and walked out. I called the police and told them what happened.
notalwaysright_feedRead Mum Is About To Cause A Bloodbath
I was out shopping with my mum when I felt the familiar feeling of blood running down my face. I pinched my nose and turned to the nearest shop worker.
Me: "Excuse me, do you have a toilet?"
Worker: "No, I'm so sorry, it's staff only."
notalwaysright_feedRead No Lights, Camera, Action!
A week later, the power company was all over the news, bragging about how they'd finished power restoration to the area. Everyone had power again!
Except us.
notalwaysright_feedRead Summoned A Worker Drone But Got The Retail Demon
I hear the bell and am at the customer service desk within seconds. I see a woman with her daughter, maybe eleven or twelve years old, standing at the desk.
Me: "How can I be of assistance, ma'am?"
Customer: "Oh, no, I don't need any. I'm just showing my daughter how to summon one of you."
notalwaysright_feedRead Math Is Your Friend, Part 20
Customer: "Oh, I'm not seeing the 10% coming off."
Me: "That will happen at the end of the transaction, ma'am."
Customer: "But how will you remember to take the 10% off every item?"
Me: "It's 10% off of your whole purchase, ma'am. It's quicker to just do it at the end."
Customer: *Getting angry.* "No, it's not! You're trying to rip me off! I want 10% taken off of every item!"
notalwaysright_feedRead How Are These People Responsible For Their Own Money?
Wife: "Sorry, it's cash only due to the power cut."
Customer: "Well, I only have card."
Wife: "Again, I'm sorry, but I did say at the start that there's a power cut."
Customer: "Just use your till."
notalwaysright_feedRead Shift Happens
Me: "Uh, [Coworker], is that Tupperware for us night shift workers?"
Coworker: "Duh! Can't you see the label?"
Me: "Is it supposed to say, 'For the night shift only'?"
Coworker: "Yes! Wait… oh no."
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notalwaysright_feedRead Maternal Instinct? Nah. Survival Instinct? Also Nah.
Mother: *To child.* "[Son], don't go there."
Astonishingly, that half-hearted verbal warning was not enough to keep the kid from coming back for a third try.
Coworker: "You have to actually watch your children and physically keep them from going places they shouldn't."
notalwaysright_feedRead Anything But The Metric System…
Kid: "How much does Toasty (our dog) weigh?"
Me: "About ninety pounds."
Kid: *Long pause.* "How much is that in dog pounds?"
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