Well, from the way he reacted, I'm going to assume he took the literal meaning of the shirt. ._.
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The Unhappy Thread
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Smooth Criminal
Da Cheef
Setting aside that the guy was wearing a band shirt, White Mage, I have a better question for you:
Why on Earth would you put a customer on the spot like that? Innocent or not, it's a loaded question that has all sorts of connotations and inferences that are best left to other forums of communication. You gotta be as neutral as possible. You want to remain focused on being pleasant and personable, sure, but you don't want to prod at their tastes or their beliefs or whatever.
Smooth Criminal
Why on Earth would you put a customer on the spot like that? Innocent or not, it's a loaded question that has all sorts of connotations and inferences that are best left to other forums of communication. You gotta be as neutral as possible. You want to remain focused on being pleasant and personable, sure, but you don't want to prod at their tastes or their beliefs or whatever.
Smooth Criminal
I agree I shouldn't have done that, but it just sort of came out. I regretted it right after though. :S
He probably would've said it was a band if that was the case.
He probably would've said it was a band if that was the case.
Smooth Criminal
Da Cheef
'S all good.
I only say that because really butthurt customers will say something to your boss, and that isn't a good look.
Smooth Criminal
I only say that because really butthurt customers will say something to your boss, and that isn't a good look.
Smooth Criminal
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To be honest I wouldn't really want to be asked why I feel that way in most situations because it'd be a pain to have to explain it all and deal with the inevitable rebuttal, particularly considering the nature of the topic. Not to mention, in that situation, I'd probably just want to purchase my things and leave for that is the reason I'd be there, standing at the register.
Smooth Criminal
Da Cheef
I would be very annoyed if someone talked to me like that especially if they were working and I was their customer
Oneupsalesman
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I like that you did that, though. It was a nice read. It seems like nowadays most people would just be like, "Yeah, screw that crap. Bleaaaah."
PsychoIncarnate
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Customers say stuff to my boss all the time because I don't put up with their bull****.
Luckily, my bosses know those customers are full of bull****
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Well that went awfully.
My father is using his connections to have someone expedite my drivers license. We were supposed to complete the process today, but apparently there was a few prerequisites I was supposed to complete before today which I was completely unaware of. *sigh* We're going to get it done another day, but I just dislike feeling like I screwed up.
WTF? I called the clinic last week and they told me the doctor works on Tuesday and it's free. I speak to them today and they tell me the doctor works Monday and Thursday and it's 53$. That kinda pisses me off.
My father is using his connections to have someone expedite my drivers license. We were supposed to complete the process today, but apparently there was a few prerequisites I was supposed to complete before today which I was completely unaware of. *sigh* We're going to get it done another day, but I just dislike feeling like I screwed up.
WTF? I called the clinic last week and they told me the doctor works on Tuesday and it's free. I speak to them today and they tell me the doctor works Monday and Thursday and it's 53$. That kinda pisses me off.
I never say anything that I think would come off as being offensive to customers.
They get mad about things that are incredibly inoffensive as it is.
Makes my jobs way easier.
They get mad about things that are incredibly inoffensive as it is.
Makes my jobs way easier.
PsychoIncarnate
The Eternal Will of the Swarm
I have valentine's day off. I wonder if someone that ACTUALLY is in a relationship is having their day ruined because of me.
The thing that got me was the shirt was pretty offensive, considering I didn't even know it was a band shirt. I can guarantee the people who would be offended by the shirt would have no idea it was a band shirt. If the shirt had the Muslim crescent moon on it instead of a cross, he'd probably be fined for a hate crime or something dumb like that. >.>
He could have very easily made me look stupid by saying it was a band T-shirt, but he didn't, which makes me believe he wore the shirt just because of what it had on it. If he's going to wear a shirt like that in public, he should be prepared for people to question him. Or at least have a better response than "Look, I don't wanna be challenged right now, ok?" which immediately comes off as really arrogant.
He could have very easily made me look stupid by saying it was a band T-shirt, but he didn't, which makes me believe he wore the shirt just because of what it had on it. If he's going to wear a shirt like that in public, he should be prepared for people to question him. Or at least have a better response than "Look, I don't wanna be challenged right now, ok?" which immediately comes off as really arrogant.
S l o X
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must move to nor cal
must
save
up
money
so hard on minimum wage and with 0 real world knowledge. time to man up.
must
save
up
money
so hard on minimum wage and with 0 real world knowledge. time to man up.
Vashimus
Smash Master
What do you mean?
Of course you find it offensive. You're White Mage!
Smooth Criminal
Da Cheef
He shouldn't have to be questioned/ reamed for wearing a t-shirt in public.
Also, "judge not lest thee be judged yourself." I'll leave it at that.
Smooth Criminal
Vashimus
Smash Master
I guess I should wear a T-shirt that says "N*ggers suck" and use that same quote when I'm questioned about it then.
Smooth Criminal
Da Cheef
That's not what I was getting at with that particular quote. It was the whole "he's arrogant and blah blah blah!" part.
But, sure! Let's assume it's the same.
Smooth Criminal
But, sure! Let's assume it's the same.
Smooth Criminal
cannedbread
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i desperately want to post this image i've seen before of a guy wearing this risque anime ecchi shirt all streetwear like in public to contribute to this topic but i can't find it and i'm a bit disappointed now
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The thing I like to always say is that something is only as offensive as you choose to be offended by it.
cannedbread
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found it yessss
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what would you say to this guy white mage???/
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what would you say to this guy white mage???/
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I feel like my best friend and I can't take each other in very large doses. Whenever we speak on the phone for too long, it never ends well. There is too much about each other we don't like, and I think this is the first time we've ever been at the point where we're not afraid to lose each other, so our friendship is in jeopardy. Hopefully we overcome our issues with each other.
Ugh, I was complaining to another friend about this fight and I think may have accidentally sent it to my best friend as well. She has an issue with my complaining about her to other people, this could end really badly. Relationships can be so fragile,
Ugh, I was complaining to another friend about this fight and I think may have accidentally sent it to my best friend as well. She has an issue with my complaining about her to other people, this could end really badly. Relationships can be so fragile,
Oneupsalesman
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White Mage, you're quite likeable.
Vashimus
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Ah, alright. Still, I just was pointing out that that logic doesn't always apply, and people will get offended regardless.
Small talk in stores is fine, but nothing annoys me more than stuff like that. I'm there to buy stuff, not answer personal questions. I'd be redeeming my $15 apology gift card if I were him lol
Falconv1.0
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Cannedbread you posted a picture involving topless women with no censor on their breasts.
Good luck Jack. Or did we finally stop having such lame rules?
Good luck Jack. Or did we finally stop having such lame rules?
I dunno, but for now, it's been edited out, sorry.
Not sure how I did, but I imagine moderation is being dopey at the moment.
Not sure how I did, but I imagine moderation is being dopey at the moment.
Wait, you're a mod now Lythy?
I've been a pseudo-mod of the Welcome Center for a while, I just didn't have any of the regular permissions, only post editing. Kind of like ye olde Discussion Leaders, when they were a thing.
So, now I'm a mod, but I'm not? Go figure.
So, now I'm a mod, but I'm not? Go figure.
Falconv1.0
Smash Master
That makes you even more attractive to me, especially now that Teran isn't a mod because this world sucks.
;~;
;~;
Smooth Criminal
Da Cheef
Hands off my waifu, Falcon.
Smooth Criminal
Smooth Criminal
Falconv1.0
Smash Master
Waifus are for small men.
I take women.
I take women.
Smooth Criminal
Da Cheef
EXCUSE ME!
yeah, you got a point
...
I do not deserve this woman. *falls on his sword.*
Smooth Criminal
yeah, you got a point
...
I do not deserve this woman. *falls on his sword.*
Smooth Criminal
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I tried claiming my unemployment benefits on Friday and I was denied because the source of the claim originated outside of America, it looks like my perfect vacation is now over and I have no source of income until I return to America. All things considering it's not too bad, but it is still very disheartening.
Falconv1.0
Smash Master
Wait, you were taking a vacation while on unemployment? Am I understanding that right?
Falconv1.0
Smash Master
I'm making this face right now at you, Froggy.
Actually I've been making that face when I read your posts for a couple months now. The fact that you even tried to get on unem-you know what? No. I'm not doing this. Not with you.
Just keep staring at that picture til you feel sad inside.
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Not sure what you're getting at man. If you think you shouldn't be on unemployment simply because you're not in America atm then we'll have to disagree. Logically speaking it's an irrelevant distinction.
Edit: Falcon I'm annoyed now. I am going to start trolling you just as you troll me.
Edit: Falcon I'm annoyed now. I am going to start trolling you just as you troll me.
Falconv1.0
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I'm not ****ing trolling is the problem here, you have a ridiculous idea of what "trolling" is. You're taking a ****ing vacation in another country to "avoid paying rent" and you want unemployment money, that in my eyes makes you one of the worst kinds of people you can be. You want the American government to give you money while you **** around in another country and you think that's ok.
That's ****in' incredible, mate.
That's ****in' incredible, mate.