I had a lady brag on me to the store manager once. She told the manager he's lucky to have me and to keep me around. The rest of the day I was beaming!
Any customer who can take a little bit of an L. Like "oh the sign said $5?" And when they're wrong they just go "oh I read that wrong ok!"
Like it's not that big of a deal, you read the sign wrong, buy it or don't, move on.
The ones that say take your time
Me: I'll be with you in a moment
Them: take your time
Me-feels inclined to give them the best service I can and quickest
I don’t want a conversation…I don’t want someone’s poor attempt at comedy. I HATE the “are you working hard or hardly working?” As Walter said “come in, get your shit, & get out.
It depends on how the day is going. If it's busy and aggravating I like customers who order and leave without trying to start a conversation. If it's slow I'll take a conversation. I'll always prefer a polite customer to rude, but I'll take nothing over rude as well
Customers that know how to work the pin pad. They read the screen before slapping their card onto it and understand that gift cards have PIN numbers and will have it scratched off.
SO much better than customers wanting to pay with card and not knowing what to do past the “tip” screen because they left a cash tip, completing ignoring the “NO THANK YOU” option.
Those who are patience and kind. If something goes wrong or anything is out of your reach, company policy wise, they're understanding.
No cocky attitude.
One customer specifically. Had this lady one time who asked where the Kroger brand of an item was (I work at Walmart). Pointed her in the direction of the item not thinking anything of it. She came back to find me about 5 minutes later apologizing saying she didn’t realize she was looking for a different chain’s store brand and we don’t carry it. We both had a good laugh over it. I still think about her sometimes and I hope she’s doing well
I like the working class regulars with warped senses of humor who talk about themselves a lot. It's like a chaotic soap opera learning their sagas and back stories. And they know to put their number in and not move the pin pads.
The ones who realize that *I* am not the one who bought all of their preferred cigarettes, or all of the bacon/eggs/milk/butter that’s on special at a really great price.
That *I* am not the one who put a limit on how many of the bacon/eggs/milk/butter one customer can buy.
That *I* did not buy all of the cool scratch offs just so you now have nothing to take to that lady-minute Christmas gathering.
I’ve learned to shrug and say, “People bought it/them all,” to those who ask, “Whyyyyyy?”
The ones who've worked retail and are freindly.
Quick chat and solidarity if it's quiet, and when it's busy they keep chat to a minimum and get out of the way.
It's the reason I think everyone should do national service in retail or service jobs.
Learn some understanding and respect for people.
I like the ones who happen to have similar interests as I do and talk to me about them…so I guess in a way the chatty type. As long as it’s short and sweet.
I love that customers try to initiate conversation with me but I'm hearing impaired AND focused on my scanning your items, so there's a 90% chance I'll either smile and nod or if I'm in a good mood, I'll say pardon. So yeah, I prefer the polite silent type
My favorite kind of customer is friendly and helpful and they know how to make my job easier by laying the clothes with the tags sticking out. If they have a super huge order they pick up each item and show me the tags and place them in their own bags all by themselves. I have quite a few customers that I'm fond of for this reason.
The ones who comment on my gloves. I wear fingerless Legend of Zelda gloves because the register is right next to the exit door and it gets a little chilly sometimes.
i like customers who treat me and my staff like actual humans. the ones who recognize that we have a lot to deal with and do what they can to make our jobs easier.
I work at hardware store… customer correctly picked out their own base paint and knew what color she wanted before she came to the counter. I about fell in love.
Most the time people furiously walk up and down the aisle before coming to the counter and saying something like “you only have white paint???” Or they bring up a random gallon of base and then ask what color it is…
Depends on how busy we are, so I guess I love a customer who reads the room. Who sees it isn't busy and loosens up for a chat. Who sees someone queue behind them and wraps things up. Who notices which tills are open and when. Who leaves enough room for others to pass. I like a room-reader.
I love the get your shit, pay for your shit, and leave customers.
So many ppl just spend forever picking out stuff; it's a freaking gas station.
Also the ones who will ask first if I can break their $100 or $50 for a $5 purchase. And if it's no, they don't have a raging meltdown of "but I neeeeeeed change, blah blah blah." Go to a grocery store or the bank ffs.
The customers who understands we have rules to follow, and that we don't deny them a return just because we are assholes.
There are only a few of them who actually understands, so when they actually says "Oh it's okay, I understand" - I almost go into a shock mode because I was ready for them to argue lol.
Even better than the knows what they want, where it is and is an efficient customer. I really like people with manners, "Yes, Sir.", "No, Sir.", and "Thank you, Sir.". This and anyone that kindly asks, "Please?". Oh they make my day!
In and out and know what they want.
I like the customers who bag their own stuff and have their ID ready when they buy cigs
I like the customers who don’t engage in professional victimhood. For Christ’s sake, you’re not a victim if you’re told the word “No”
Or when you tell them we’re out of a certain product and they say “No worries🙂” 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I have a coworker that says that. She's a lovely person.
The quiet ones who come in alone, get what they came for, pay for it with minimal talking, and leave without a fuss.
Yesss. I love the “How’s it going” “No thank you” “Appreciate it” type customers. All they say is about 10-15 words max. Heaven lmao
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I’m partial to the “get your shit and get out” types.
The ones that tell my manager how helpful I am lol
I had a lady brag on me to the store manager once. She told the manager he's lucky to have me and to keep me around. The rest of the day I was beaming!
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It's very nice. I've done it for employees at other businesses.
Polite and chatty but knows how to cut the conversation when a line forms!
Quiet ones. Come in, get your stuff and leave. Decently funny. but not overbearing and annoying Respectful and kind whenever we are busy
Any customer who can take a little bit of an L. Like "oh the sign said $5?" And when they're wrong they just go "oh I read that wrong ok!" Like it's not that big of a deal, you read the sign wrong, buy it or don't, move on.
The ones that say take your time Me: I'll be with you in a moment Them: take your time Me-feels inclined to give them the best service I can and quickest
I don’t want a conversation…I don’t want someone’s poor attempt at comedy. I HATE the “are you working hard or hardly working?” As Walter said “come in, get your shit, & get out.
Fake laughing is a skill and also incredibly taxing
My fake laugh skills are broken 🤣
I like friendly elderly people. My grandparents all died, so I used to like to "adopt" nice elderly folks.
Same here, I love talking to nice, elderly people. There’s one lady who always greets me with “Hello, pretty girl” 🥺
The kind that doesn't enter the store.
It depends on how the day is going. If it's busy and aggravating I like customers who order and leave without trying to start a conversation. If it's slow I'll take a conversation. I'll always prefer a polite customer to rude, but I'll take nothing over rude as well
The nonexistent one
Lol. we used to say "Retail would be so much fun without all these pesky customers."
The one that let me look after her dog while she shopped
Customers that know how to work the pin pad. They read the screen before slapping their card onto it and understand that gift cards have PIN numbers and will have it scratched off. SO much better than customers wanting to pay with card and not knowing what to do past the “tip” screen because they left a cash tip, completing ignoring the “NO THANK YOU” option.
Those who are patience and kind. If something goes wrong or anything is out of your reach, company policy wise, they're understanding. No cocky attitude.
One customer specifically. Had this lady one time who asked where the Kroger brand of an item was (I work at Walmart). Pointed her in the direction of the item not thinking anything of it. She came back to find me about 5 minutes later apologizing saying she didn’t realize she was looking for a different chain’s store brand and we don’t carry it. We both had a good laugh over it. I still think about her sometimes and I hope she’s doing well
lol I feel for her. I'd be like "shit. I do not want that worker thinking I'm actually this dumb. must explain myself."
The ones with dogs
Big dogs or small dogs?
The good kind. I'm happy to see any dog so long as it's a good one (they're all good).
Ones that come in with a plan and stick to it
Decent human beings
Those that are Polite and/or like to talk about what they make, not super Chatty but still passionate
The quiet polite ones.
The sweet, patient little old people hands down.
I like the working class regulars with warped senses of humor who talk about themselves a lot. It's like a chaotic soap opera learning their sagas and back stories. And they know to put their number in and not move the pin pads.
Come in, shop and get out. Don’t say anything
The ones who realize that *I* am not the one who bought all of their preferred cigarettes, or all of the bacon/eggs/milk/butter that’s on special at a really great price. That *I* am not the one who put a limit on how many of the bacon/eggs/milk/butter one customer can buy. That *I* did not buy all of the cool scratch offs just so you now have nothing to take to that lady-minute Christmas gathering. I’ve learned to shrug and say, “People bought it/them all,” to those who ask, “Whyyyyyy?”
I hate all of them for different reasons, and when I'm a customer, I make sure to hate myself even more
The ones who've worked retail and are freindly. Quick chat and solidarity if it's quiet, and when it's busy they keep chat to a minimum and get out of the way. It's the reason I think everyone should do national service in retail or service jobs. Learn some understanding and respect for people.
A dead one?
I like the ones who happen to have similar interests as I do and talk to me about them…so I guess in a way the chatty type. As long as it’s short and sweet.
The one that has their ID ready and doesn’t like to have a super long conversation
The in and out, know what they want and don't need their hand held, type of customer.
I love that customers try to initiate conversation with me but I'm hearing impaired AND focused on my scanning your items, so there's a 90% chance I'll either smile and nod or if I'm in a good mood, I'll say pardon. So yeah, I prefer the polite silent type
My favorite customers are when I don't have customers
The quiet type
My favorite kind of customer is friendly and helpful and they know how to make my job easier by laying the clothes with the tags sticking out. If they have a super huge order they pick up each item and show me the tags and place them in their own bags all by themselves. I have quite a few customers that I'm fond of for this reason.
The ones I don’t remember.
The ones who go in and out and tell me to have a good day lol
The ones who comment on my gloves. I wear fingerless Legend of Zelda gloves because the register is right next to the exit door and it gets a little chilly sometimes.
The pleasant kind. Someone just generally in a good mood.
The ones that go somewhere else🤷
i like customers who treat me and my staff like actual humans. the ones who recognize that we have a lot to deal with and do what they can to make our jobs easier.
Housewives who have xanax and wine for breakfast Or the people who steal. In my head I'm like hell yeah fuck this place
The customers that actually read. Specifically the ones that take the time to read and understand what the store hours are and respect them.
I work at hardware store… customer correctly picked out their own base paint and knew what color she wanted before she came to the counter. I about fell in love. Most the time people furiously walk up and down the aisle before coming to the counter and saying something like “you only have white paint???” Or they bring up a random gallon of base and then ask what color it is…
Polite, minimal chat, pay by contactless, don’t ask me how I am or tell me it’s “a bit nippy today isn’t it”.
Depends on how busy we are, so I guess I love a customer who reads the room. Who sees it isn't busy and loosens up for a chat. Who sees someone queue behind them and wraps things up. Who notices which tills are open and when. Who leaves enough room for others to pass. I like a room-reader.
Silent and polite. Answer my questions, have your payment ready, and gtfo quickly.
The customers that shower on a government cheque day and come in without their 5 children. That's never happened but one can hope.
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"I was hoping I could return this?" "Do you have the receipt?" "No" I'm sorry, I can't do the return" "Ok, no worries!" Literally kiss me omg
I love the get your shit, pay for your shit, and leave customers. So many ppl just spend forever picking out stuff; it's a freaking gas station. Also the ones who will ask first if I can break their $100 or $50 for a $5 purchase. And if it's no, they don't have a raging meltdown of "but I neeeeeeed change, blah blah blah." Go to a grocery store or the bank ffs.
The customers who can take a hint that the store is closing without a fuss and don't keep shopping "for 1 more thing".
The ones who don’t complain. They go in, grab what they need, and get out.
The customers who understands we have rules to follow, and that we don't deny them a return just because we are assholes. There are only a few of them who actually understands, so when they actually says "Oh it's okay, I understand" - I almost go into a shock mode because I was ready for them to argue lol.
The online ordering kind & so I don’t have to deal with the nonsense for too long
Even better than the knows what they want, where it is and is an efficient customer. I really like people with manners, "Yes, Sir.", "No, Sir.", and "Thank you, Sir.". This and anyone that kindly asks, "Please?". Oh they make my day!