Wow. Just wow.

[Schadenfreude]

Alright, I work at a hotel chain. I said this before, but old people suck.

Not really. Most of them are nice, friendly people that are (sometimes) lonely. But they're really, really nice people!

And then there are the old douchebags.

They're like the douchebags that are our peers, but they get old. Imagine that - literally; An old used-up douchebag sitting out in the sun for 30 days. That's a pretty good description of the whiny horror that are the old douchebags, if not accounting for the smell and the non ending complaints.

Well, one of them comes up to me, the only one in the hotel, by the way, holding a half-opened candy bar. SO . . .

Me: Can I help you sir?
Old Man: I went to get a candy bar at the vending machine . . .
Me: (I can see that) so what can I help you with?
Old Man: [visibly frustrated] Well look! This is all hot and melted! A mess!
Me: Uh . . . sir?
Old Man: Listen; what kind of . . . [he goes on a rant about a melted candy bar for five minutes]
Me: ?
Old Man: Well?
Me: What sir?
Old: Well, I want a refund!

That old fvcker wanted a refund and bitched me out. For a melted candy bar. Wow. I just preceeded to tell him that I can't do anything, and he's asking me who's in charge of the vending machines like I need to call him up and send for a technician. For a melted candy bar. Finally he walks away about how lousy this is and all this. And I stand here dumbfounded.

Fvcking great.

 

[Zysoclaplem]

Was he wearing nothing but white nylon shorts?

 

[Rogue]

I actually feel sorry for the old bastard. First off, the candy bar probably cost about 15 times what he paid for one as a kid. Second, the damn thing is probably about 1/4 of the size of what he was used to about 50 years ago. Finally, there's some young punk behind the counter who doesn't give a $hit on top of it all. Couple that with the fact that "back in his day" chocolate didn't melt because it was made better damnit and people died to make that candy bar and you've got yourself a real a$$hole working behind the counter at that hotel. You should be ashamed of yourself you young punk.

 

[BrokenVisage]

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem
Was he wearing nothing but white nylon shorts?

:laugh:

 

[Ulfwald]

Damn, You could have given him his 65 cents back, made him happy and got a refund from the vending machine dude. You would see him before theat old guy would.

 

[kranky]

Could you just have given him his 75 cents back as soon as it was clear he wasn't happy with the candy bar? That way you could have saved yourself the rest of the encounter.

 

[orion23]

I hate people who don't understand they elderly. Deal with it man!
We'll all be there some day, and an idiot like yourself will sadly be reacting the same way.

And at that age, remember, there is no more money coming in, but lots going out, so a few cents can make a difference you fool!

 

[Schadenfreude]

Originally posted by: Rogue
I actually feel sorry for the old bastard. First off, the candy bar probably cost about 15 times what he paid for one as a kid. Second, the damn thing is probably about 1/4 of the size of what he was used to about 50 years ago. Finally, there's some young punk behind the counter who doesn't give a $hit on top of it all. Couple that with the fact that "back in his day" chocolate didn't melt because it was made better damnit and people died to make that candy bar and you've got yourself a real a$$hole working behind the counter at that hotel. You should be ashamed of yourself you young punk.

Well when I go get vending machine snacks when I was a wee lad, I had to walk 15 miles, uphill both ways! And 90% of the time, the damn machine eats up my change and refuses to give me anything! And we liked it!

 

[Fritzo]

You should have reached in your pocket, and dropped two quarters down on the desk. Show him how petty he was

Really though, in a hotel, people expect things to be perfect. I know I get upset when I see a hair in the bathroom or if something isn't working.

People need to realize that you get farther if you are nice to people than if you start yelling at them. If you yell at someone, the other person gets angry as well and shuts you out. If you're nice to them, they become your friend and want to help you. Simple concept that seems to be over the heads of many.

 

[eakers]

have you ever gotten a melted candy bar from a vending machine? it really is infuriating.

 

[Schadenfreude]

Originally posted by: orion23
I hate people who don't understand they elderly. Deal with it man!
We'll all be there some day, and an idiot like yourself will sadly be reacting the same way.

And at that age, remember, there is no more money coming in, but lots going out, so a few cents can make a difference you fool!

There's a Wal-mart less than half a mile down the road where he could have paid the usual retail suggested price. And they don't have to walk uphill both ways this time; they have a car.

Plus, like I have said before, most old people I encounter are really nice and friendly folk. THey're the exceptions. But when they're bad . . . they're bad:roll:.