After moving from Florida to Tennessee I took 2021 off from work. Actually, I was planning on staying retired. In the beginning of the new year, I decided that it wouldn't hurt to work a few hours a day for a couple days a week, so I got a job cleaning the lobby at my local McDonald's. My intention is to stay for a year and then retire full-time again. Gradually, this has turned into 8 hours a day, 5 days a week job.
I have received many compliments on how clean the floors and toilets are. Actually, there was no mention about the toilets, but I have received countless compliments regarding the cleanliness of the lobby. For the month of March, I was voted by management for the employee of the month award. Got a thankyou and a $25 Walmart card. It was much appreciated.
There is this cashier who is stationed at the front counter. Seems like I unintentionally took over his lobby position and is a bit resentful. He is also anal retentive. One day, he comes out to the lobby, looks at the door and said I missed a spot when cleaning the glass. Actually, it was glare from the sun. He is very chatty with the customers, very inquisitive, and always says, despite how the customer feels, "Have a great day". I believe that the word 'intrusive' actually describes his behavior. It seems that he likes to pry into a customer's personal details.
"Good morning Mrs. Smith. How's the problem with little Jonny wetting the bed coming along?"
"It's getting worse. He may need therapy"
"Super! Have a great day!".
"Good afternoon, Betty Lou. Are the hemorrhoids getting any better?".
"No, still very painful".
"Outstanding! Would you like an apple pie today or maybe a strawberry?"
I guess by now you are getting the gist of these typical transaction conversations. Here is how I would have handled the typical conversation.
"You want fries with that?"
"No."
"Have a Great Dane."
Probably preferable than having a cow.
On second thought, I will keep these thoughts to myself and focus on taking out the trash and mopping the floors. It's OK, I'm just passing through.