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Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job Because I worked fast food when I was younger, i'm always polite and calm when getting food. Even if they are seriously f*****g up, and i'm in a terrible mood, I make sure to stay calm and polite.

anon , David Stanley Report

Final score:

226points

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LagoonaBlueColleen 2 years ago

I have flashback still of the abuses I endured by management and customers. I never want to make anyone feel like that. It sticks with you for years. If I do see a mistake I'd rather help them learn than berate them. You learn by f*****g up.

66points

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job I clean up my goddamned food after I'm done watching a movie.

AcheronRed , Bennilover Report

Final score:

218points

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Lyd 2 years ago

Former Movie theater worker here--can confirm there are teenage kids who have to go through and pick up your drinks and sweep up your popcorn and whatever else you leave. If it's a busy time and they only have 5 minutes, it gets swept under the seat. Crazy to me how much people will leave behind when they're in the dark and have no accountability when they would never do that in a well lit space.

63points

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job I used to work in customer service, so I'm always kind and patient with customer service personnel. Even the ones at the DMV. If you're nice to them, most of the time they'll be nice to you!

jonesie1988 , Micah Sittig Report

Final score:

191points

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LagoonaBlueColleen 2 years ago

It just makes everything, even a problem, go so much more smoothly.

44points

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job It wasn't a s****y job but I raised my three-year-old daughter by myself for four years. As a 70's guy, I learned to cook good foods, clean a house correctly, buy children's sizes and even braid hair.

I also can appreciate how hard it is to be a single mom...

vihrea , Tony Alter Report

Final score:

170points

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Shelli Aderman 2 years ago

Single PARENT, regardless of sex…

66points

Giovanna 2 years ago

Yes. But in reality, single moms are way more common than single dads.

9points

Tanya Engesser 2 years ago

Sure. But this particular single parent identifies as “dad”

3points

Kristy P 2 years ago

^THIS

2points

Remi 2 years ago

Remember that this is the 70s(? ) And the message here is that he realized how much mothers, especially the single ones did that the boys had no concept of, because he needed to do it himself

8points

Suzi Q 2 years ago

And his point is that he appreciates single women more because of it. People are missing the point and just want to trash him.

3points

Crispy Toast 2 years ago

My kudos is not for him doing what's needed, but for stepping up in an age where a lot of men would not.

5points

Lem Johnson 2 years ago

Can we not praise a man for doing what millions of women do invisibly every day, please?

5points

Fat Harry 2 years ago

Can we not pretend that only women are single parents, please?

19points

Lisa H 2 years ago

I see where you're coming from (equality), but there are sadly still a LOT of stereotypes as far as single parents go. Women are just "doing what's expected" and men are "such good dads, omg!!!" even though both are doing the same job. Also, some dads do the bare minimum, such as make the money and think that's enough. I wish my own dad was much more hands on and interactive like my mom, but he never was and never will be. My half-sister's dad ghosted her as soon as he found out my mom was pregnant. Again, I see where you're coming from and it's a good place, but the stigmas are still stigmas for a good reason.

16points

LagoonaBlueColleen 2 years ago

Someone once said to me "Oh, that's so good your daughter's dad is doing something to contribute. Good for him." I shut her down immediately and told her not to praise him for doing the bare minimum of what I need for him to help. Bringing his daughter to childcare, paying child support and merely being just present, hanging out with his friends when he's on her time is not something to give him praise for. The OP dad, I believe, deserves praise for doing all the extra stuff some men think is too "girly". Moms deserve just as much praise. If we shift the attitude towards dads perhaps it will make all the difference in how many other dads follow suite, and break those parental gender biases.

9points

Pam Page 2 years ago

I think both deserve praise.

5points

Stephanie Adamson 2 years ago

I know. I have mixed feelings here. On one hand great job! On the other, O have done that for YEARS. So yeah both good job and stupid patriarchy for making this one a big deal.

3points

Marcie V 2 years ago

No, the deserve it. It’s was much more of an adjustment for this man than a woman would understand. This doesn’t detract from the praise a woman deserves. Have some empathy.

2points

Danyelka 2 years ago

You mean that we shouldent prise anybody in this article becous they are nice to other? Becauste it should be norm but isnt. That man recognises and appreciate women work - I find it wonderful.

1point

Kalevra 2 years ago

Why? Women dont mind reminding men what they did all day?

1point

Will Uhrhammer 2 years ago

Wow just because some lower case m e n are worthless jerks we can't appreciate a good dad, be good to one another please

0points

Suzi Q 2 years ago

The sad thing is it doesn't happen a lot so we're so surprised when men do this that we praise them. It's commendable when either sex raises a kid on their own.

0points

Victor Trejo 2 years ago

Jealous much?

-1point

Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago

You’re a good dad and a good man, and a very perceptive one for realizing all that. Bet your daughter appreciates what you did for her, and loves you with a heart and a half.

4points

APPOLON 2 years ago

Finally, a kind and rational comment.

1point

BatPhace 2 years ago

Any single parent who's actually parenting instead of neglecting or abusing deserves appreciation, get off the soapbox. As a single mom, i appreciate that he appreciates it.

2points

Historyharlot93 2 years ago

This was the ‘70s. He did something amazing, as men didn’t do or were even brought up to do these things.

2points

Mrs. Zel 2 years ago

Raised a 3 year old for 4 years? Am I missing something here?

0points

Libra Rising 2 years ago

Am I the only one wondering how someone can raise a 3 year old for 4 years?

0points

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job Not that I ever did this, but after working in a grocery store, I'm always extra diligent in returning the shopping carts to the correct place.

HawkeyeFan321 , Polycart Report

Final score:

164points

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Fintch 2 years ago

Coin-carts. Everybody would bring them back.

62points

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job Delivery driver. I now make sure that my house number is clearly legible from the street.

abow , Mike Linksvayer Report

Final score:

148points

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Trophy Husband 2 years ago

Former emergency worker, this can save your life!

104points

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job I used to deliver pizzas. I can't tell you how bad it sucks to deliver a pizza to a huge house to a well off family in either 100 degrees in a car with no AC or in the pouring rain (summer job) and then get a 50cent tip. So now I always try to round the bill up to the next 5 or 10 dollars when I order delivery.

CenturionGMU , Michael Coghlan Report

Final score:

141points

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GirlFriday 2 years ago

I used to work in food service and because of that, I tip really well.

58points

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job I used to work as a dishwasher in a restaurant, so now I always check what time a place closes before going in to eat. If it's less then say, 30 minutes, I find another place.

anon , Jeremie Dela Rosa Report

Final score:

132points

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Fintch 2 years ago

Normally, dishwashers have a 30 minutes longer shifts, than cooks.

21points

#10

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job I worked at a Wendy's for 3 years, now whenever I go through a drive-thru I always ask how the employee's doing. It always threw me for a loop when someone would ask how my night was going, it was so rare but it pumped me up for the rest of my shift every time.

tokyovalley , Mike Mozart Report

Final score:

126points

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Ay Hessler 2 years ago

That license plate in the photo... hah!

53points

#11

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job When I'm out drinking, I always take the empty glasses and bottles on mine and surrounding tables, up to the bar. Once a bartender, always a bartender.

Jazbad , Lee Haywood Report

Final score:

120points

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Benita Valdez 2 years ago

Yes. I do it too on the rare occasion I can't get a seat at the bar. I was a bartender too and that little bit is so helpful sometimes and always extremely appreciated; it's like an extra tip

29points

#12

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job Every time I leave a hotel, I strip the beds, fold the toilet paper into a triangle, put the used towels into a pile, and leave a tip for the maid because I used to be a maid and I know how much it sucks.

allycakes , Mace Ojala Report

Final score:

119points

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Nizumi 2 years ago

Me too! If I can, I hand the tip to the maid herself 'cos I know the minibar folks would sometimes steal tips left in rooms. And tip every day as it's not always the same person cleaning the room every day.

28points

#13

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job Used to wait tables. Parents would bring in kids 3 and under, and 8 out of 10 times the floor would be a mess. I totally get that kids are messy, I see no issue there, but just leaving it? For me to clean up?! After asking for 87 napkins?!

When I go to restaurants with my kids, I get on my hands and knees and clean that s**t up. Usually am asked not to, but I don't care. MY kid did that. If I ever do give in and not clean it up, server gets a greater tip.

aweebitevil , Eric Chan Report

Final score:

109points

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Benita Valdez 2 years ago

My best friend does the same thing and we were both waitresses. I don't have kids but I make sure to keep the area clean

31points

#14

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job Well, obviously I tip since I worked jobs that depended on tips: valet, bellhop.

But I often find myself trying to be organized and punctual in ordering at a restaurant, even though I never worked waitstaff. Like, know what I'm going to order before the waiter shows up, including sides and dressing.

Note to restaurants: list the dressings for salads in the menu and we'll all order more quickly if we don't make the waitstaff names salad dressings for EVERY SINGLE patron. Ditto beers on tap.

stupidnickname , Lou Stejskal Report

Final score:

105points

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Fintch 2 years ago

I don't know the USA, but in most european countries-where I lived/live and visited- the salads are listed with the specific dressing, because that goes the most with the dish. Sure, you can ask for something else (what you saw on menü), or just simple olive oil and lemon.

20points

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#15

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job I still do serve, and no matter how awful the food is I would never take it out on the server. I also make sure that if I need something I ask everyone at the table what they need too, so we can ask all at once so the server doesn't have to make 15 trips.

Hinchburglar , Kurman Communications, Inc. Report

Final score:

104points

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Kusotare 2 years ago

Yes. It's not the server's fault if the food sucks.

38points

#16

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job If there's a URL for a survey on my receipt, I try to make sure I catch the name of the person serving me at the counter. When I worked retail, we got $10 anytime someone mentioned us by name in an online survey.

secretplan , gauge opinion Report

Final score:

103points

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dream of delusion 2 years ago

hmm, never noticed that was a thing. kinda want to try it now, guess i’ll just look closer at the receipts whenever we go out

22points

#17

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job If I get good customer service, I ask for a manager to tell them what a good job the employee did for me. I even ask to be transferred when dealing over the phone with customer service agents to their manager.

I had one person do that for me when I helped them when I worked in a call center. While it didn't give me a raise, it gave me a name in the faceless floor of 200 or so that I was working on.

Made me feel like I actual helped someone instead of just being a punching bag for them.

YakCat , Media Club Report

Final score:

95points

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T Kory 2 years ago (edited)

Compliments are nice But tldr: talk is cheap so put it in writing. I suggest not asking to talk to the manager. Instead, ask for their email and send the compliment via email. An email compliment can be added to an employee file and be used as evidence when pushing upper management to give that employee a raise. Also, front line managers are usually very busy and having to drop everything to go talk to a customer who wants to see the manager (even for a compliment) is annoying. It is better to email.

36points

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#18

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job At restaurants, I always help stack the dishes with all the food on the top plate. Washing dishes is not fun.

anon , Jen Russo Report

Final score:

76points

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LagoonaBlueColleen 2 years ago

My mom just taught me to place my plate near the edge with my utensils placed neatly next to each other and that's supposed to signify you're finished. I'm not sure that message gets across at a casual, family restaurant.

14points

#19

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job I used to be a server. Now I look them in the eyes, say thank you, and tip well.

anon , ella Report

Final score:

72points

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FreshGanesh 2 years ago

And, as with all workers who deal with you in public, if they have a name tag or tell you their name refer to them by it.

15points

#20

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job After working 3 years in a grocery store, I bag my own groceries.

politicaldan , Beau B Report

Final score:

70points

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Fintch 2 years ago

???? How the other way? They are still people employed just for bagging, like in those old movies?

51points

#21

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job Dont put napkins in your F*****G glasses!

DAHENNERZZ , ttarasiuk Report

Final score:

67points

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Kusotare 2 years ago

But...but...but that's where they were when I sat down!

19points

#22

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job I used to work movie theater concessions.

I no longer buy food from the movie theaters.

CherrySlurpee , Bennilover Report

Final score:

57points

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zak 2 years ago

If it's not in a sealed package (candy, bottled water), then I'm not buying it at a movie theater.

19points

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#23

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job I now always have my money ready for my cashier before the cashier announces my total. They (at least where I work) try to go fast and it's an odd pace to maintain.

JYehsian , Myrtle Beach TheDigitel Report

Final score:

52points

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Nimues Child 2 years ago

I do this, too. I had an old boyfriend who would wait for the announced total then verrrrrryyyyyy slowwwlllllyyy would take out his wallet, thumb through his cash and lay his money down. That behavior was so self-absorbed and rude to the cashier and those behind us in line, so I changed my behavior to have my payment ready to go.

21points

#24

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job Drama teacher, kids aged 4-16.
I'm considering tying my pipes and am determined never to have my own, because of the kids I've encountered, but mostly due to the parents, who will often offload onto me while I'm waiting for them to get their coats.
Turns out one of the boys doesn't know his *real* Dad works at his mums office. Oh, and the mother of triplets still cries because she never wanted more than one, now she has four (including their brother). Can't. Deal.

Melivora , Lisa Stevens Report

Final score:

51points

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Elvira Dirge 2 years ago

Maybe they see you as a trusted source to confide in. I've gone through a lot as a teacher, but I'm also a parent. I've been told WAY tmi at times, but I see it as a sign of trust.

19points

#25

Folks In This Online Group Shared 26 Habits They Picked Up From Working At A Lousy Job I work in retail, stockin' shelves and helping customers. I have learned that just because they have a badge they do not know *everything* about every product in the store, especially stuff outside of their normal section (for example, half of the K-Mart where I work is apparel; I have *no idea* where any specific type of clothing is, and if you ask me I'll point in the general direction and say "that way"). Also, unless the store is brilliantly organized with its extra stock, checking 'out the back' for something is really annoying and time consuming and the marjority of the time if it's not on the shelf there's none out the back (at least where I work; we're pretty good with keepin' our shelves stocked). So now I'm always super polite (which I was beforehand anyway), if I ask someone where something is and they're not sure because they don't work in that section I'll just thank them anyway and keep lookin', and I don't bother asking for them to check out back unless I urgently need it.
TL;DR: Floor-workers in retail stores *do not* have omniscient knowledge of all stock in their store.

Giant-Midget , JJBers Report

Final score:

43points

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Fintch 2 years ago

In big supermarkets there is no customer service. Big supermarkets are in fact warehouses with self-service, therefore can they be cheaper. People working there, are just filling up the shelves, sometimes they are not even the supermarket's employees, but of the companies whose products they are filling up. If you want customer service, go to your local small grocery store at the corner.

12points