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Dear Grammar Snob,
You are right, it is grammatically incorrect to tell someone to "drive safe;" safe is an adjective, I needed to use an adverb. However, as much as I like being grammatically correct, I like being polite even more. When you are going out of town, and someone tells you to drive safe, it is just plain rude to say "Well, how about I drive safely instead?" Next time, perhaps a simple "thank you" would be a better choice? Unless your goal is to have everyone think you are super snotty.
Regards,
The girl who was only trying to be nice, and didn't mean to offend your grammatical sensibilities.
Dear Constantly Clueless Coworker,
How long have you worked here!? Nearly 2 years!? Then why in the world did you go looking for the new Michael W. Smith CD in the Catholic book section!? And then when it (shockingly) wasn't there, and I told you it was #1 on the music bestsellers, how did you not know where that section was!? Are you on crack!?
Man Alive!!
Katie
Dear Wicked Early Customers,
Please read the sign, we open at 10. My bosses said to go ahead and unlock it at 9:45, and I am happy to do that. But I am not letting you in before then; we have stuff to do. I don't care if you bang on the door and glare at me for 15 minutes, it's not gonna happen.
Sincerely,
The girl in the store vacuuming with the lights out.
Dear Too-Big-For-His-Britches Coworker,
I have worked here for 5 years, so believe it or not, I know a thing or two about how this place works, and how to serve customers. I know you think you are like the messiah of retail, but I've got news for you bucko, to me you are just pushy and irritating. Don't try to boss me around. Don't steal my customers. Also, what makes you think you can break rules and policies we have!? It is not your store, nor are you its manager. I am glad you finally got busted for something.
From,
Katie (and I imagine the sentiments of many other staff members)
Dear Forgetful Customer,
I am very sorry you left your coupon on the table/accidentally threw your catalog out/never got your flier/lost your coupons at sea... but, tough. If you don't have one, you cannot have the discount. I don't care if you are the owner's cousin's best friend's daughter, you still can't get the discount without the coupon. I absolutely believe that somewhere you have, or at some point had, one. But, you see, my bosses don't like me arbitrarily giving away their products. I need to scan your coupon and keep it. If I can't do that, you cannot have the discount.
Cordially,
The girl who is checking you out... [twss]
Dear Katie,
Your heart is being pretty critical and not very nice... maybe you should work on that?? Yes, life is kinda grouchy right now, but you don't help things with your attitude... Just a thought...
Love,
Youself (or maybe Jesus, it is hard to discern)
You are right, it is grammatically incorrect to tell someone to "drive safe;" safe is an adjective, I needed to use an adverb. However, as much as I like being grammatically correct, I like being polite even more. When you are going out of town, and someone tells you to drive safe, it is just plain rude to say "Well, how about I drive safely instead?" Next time, perhaps a simple "thank you" would be a better choice? Unless your goal is to have everyone think you are super snotty.
Regards,
The girl who was only trying to be nice, and didn't mean to offend your grammatical sensibilities.
Dear Constantly Clueless Coworker,
How long have you worked here!? Nearly 2 years!? Then why in the world did you go looking for the new Michael W. Smith CD in the Catholic book section!? And then when it (shockingly) wasn't there, and I told you it was #1 on the music bestsellers, how did you not know where that section was!? Are you on crack!?
Man Alive!!
Katie
Dear Wicked Early Customers,
Please read the sign, we open at 10. My bosses said to go ahead and unlock it at 9:45, and I am happy to do that. But I am not letting you in before then; we have stuff to do. I don't care if you bang on the door and glare at me for 15 minutes, it's not gonna happen.
Sincerely,
The girl in the store vacuuming with the lights out.
Dear Too-Big-For-His-Britches Coworker,
I have worked here for 5 years, so believe it or not, I know a thing or two about how this place works, and how to serve customers. I know you think you are like the messiah of retail, but I've got news for you bucko, to me you are just pushy and irritating. Don't try to boss me around. Don't steal my customers. Also, what makes you think you can break rules and policies we have!? It is not your store, nor are you its manager. I am glad you finally got busted for something.
From,
Katie (and I imagine the sentiments of many other staff members)
Dear Forgetful Customer,
I am very sorry you left your coupon on the table/accidentally threw your catalog out/never got your flier/lost your coupons at sea... but, tough. If you don't have one, you cannot have the discount. I don't care if you are the owner's cousin's best friend's daughter, you still can't get the discount without the coupon. I absolutely believe that somewhere you have, or at some point had, one. But, you see, my bosses don't like me arbitrarily giving away their products. I need to scan your coupon and keep it. If I can't do that, you cannot have the discount.
Cordially,
The girl who is checking you out... [twss]
Dear Katie,
Your heart is being pretty critical and not very nice... maybe you should work on that?? Yes, life is kinda grouchy right now, but you don't help things with your attitude... Just a thought...
Love,
Youself (or maybe Jesus, it is hard to discern)