Comments | soleta_nf: Freaky Friday

soleta_nf

Freaky Friday

Jan 21, 2006 02:22

I'm a little drunk right now, and my internet connection says I'm not even connected, so please forgive me if this is a little disjointed ( Read more... )

age, work

Comments 18

anonymous January 21 2006, 12:04:02 UTC

Dude, you are so much nicer than I am. :) When I worked retail if someone complained about something like lack of help on the floor, I think I at best would have shrugged. I certainly wouldn't have apologized, because it wasn't my fault. ("Yeah, I know. Management cut our hours again, because they're stingy fuckers. I can't help you because I have unrealistic quotas to fulfil at the cash register and barely have time to pee. I *can* page a manager for you, though, if you'd like to direct your venom that way.") I also wouldn't say thank you when someone bought something, because I didn't feel any particular kinship with the store and certainly wasn't getting a commission. :)

I *would* say "have a good day," though, because believe it or not, I am generally a friendly person, and that came from me, not the store.

- Cyn

soleta_nf January 23 2006, 01:12:48 UTC

Yes, I should work more on my rudeness. ;) And I relate to what you say about retail work. I did page a manager once for a customer to direct her venom at, and he didn't seem very happy with me...

snapdragon76 January 21 2006, 14:44:13 UTC

Awesome! So great that people are noticing the job you do at work and that people are actually going out of theire way to pay you a compliment.

And about the age thing. I get that alot too. People are surprised when they find out I'm 29. I guess I look like I'm 24 or something. Maybe it's due to the fact that I don't feel 29...

soleta_nf January 22 2006, 00:52:55 UTC

I honestly feel about 19 or so. ;)

snapdragon76 January 22 2006, 19:05:34 UTC

Me, I feel about 23 or so...

Completely off topic redshoeson January 23 2006, 01:01:54 UTC

I have a question for you. You're welcome to say no, btw. ^^ I'm finishing up a fic for the Coldest Month challenge: coldestmonth It's for QAF US, Mel/Linz, but the real reason I'm commenting here is to ask you if you'd mind taking a glance at it b/c it's set in Canada. I want to make sure I'm not too far out of bounds with my setting, only b/c I've never been to/researched Canada. I'd really love to get your opinion. ^^

Lemme know what you think; the fic is ready now and due this coming Sat, Jan. 28.

Re: Completely off topic soleta_nf January 23 2006, 01:10:40 UTC

Sure! I don't normally read fic, but I'll give it a go. :) I haven't seen much of QAF, so I can't comment much in that regard. How long is it? I am very busy right now, but things calm down a bit midweek.

Re: Completely off topic redshoeson January 23 2006, 02:55:50 UTC

Icon love. ^^ No worries on lack of familiarity with QAF; I really just want an opinion on the Canada part. ^^ It's 1,500 words right now, but should be wrapped up before 2k. So you think you'll have time?

P.S. THANK YOU!!

Re: Completely off topic soleta_nf January 23 2006, 04:48:05 UTC

I will try! It should be fine. :)

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redshoeson January 23 2006, 04:37:55 UTC

Yay for anecdotes and double yay for customers telling heart-warming stories. ^^