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*I strongly suggest reading it on my blog to see all the pictures! http://devilsfeed.info/?p=27
Welcome to “Shit they ask #3″, where I post stupid shit that customers ask me or funny stories at my retail job. Didn’t see the previous editions? Go to http://devilsfeed.info and click “lolstories” on the right. Now on to the fun part.
So today this customer comes up to me and goes “Yo my nigga, whats really hood?”. First of all I am pale, second of all I do not know you. Third, you are pale white.
This is a similar story as the one above, but this customer who is African American comes up to my fellow co-worker and says very aggressively “Yo nigga, wheres yo printers”. Why do people bring this type of crap into a public environment is beyond me.
So me and my co-worker were standing in front of the department, helping out a couple. They were asking various questions. Another customer who was growing very angrily standing behind them interrupted and said “Hey, look up at that sign. That says Computers, not Mobile Phones”. I could not help but bust out laughing.
I was walking up to checkout with an all-in-one computer, when one of the associates from another department asks me “Do you have Facebook for dummies?” The person that wanted to know was an 80 year old man. My customer was like “What a dumass, that guy probably doesn’t even know how to use a computer.”
I was talking with a lady for about 30 minutes, finally finding her a laptop she likes. I was going over everything, and she asks “Do these come with the recovery disks?” I told her no manufacturer puts them in the box anymore, and that they lowered the price of laptops since they took them out. She then told me she could not buy a laptop when she had to get the recovery disks extra.
There was a Mexican guy who came in and barely understood English, it’s not my fault but let’s just make fun of him for a minute. He comes in asking for a $299 laptop. I instantly told him we did not have them, I knew for a fact we didn’t. He told me to look it up anyway, so I pulled it up. I then showed him “Avaliable on Hand: 0″. He told me to check other stores so I did. One store had 12 but the store was 2 hours away. He asked me about 5 times how far away the store was. He was staring at my computer monitor so it was kind of an awkward situation to just get up and leave. I alt-tabbed and straight dipped. Came back 15 minutes later and he was still there staring at the monitor.
Thursday it snowed all day long. There is 6 inches of snow on the ground, I almost crashed getting to work. This guy comes in at 8a.m. and is “just looking”. He was the only customer until about 1p.m.
I somehow ended up in the car electronics section when this dude comes up to me and is like “I need a cd player”. So I take him to home theater and get him a cd player. Then he’s like I need the cable to play it in my car. So I get him an auxiliary cord. Then he’s like no I need the adapter. I think he wanted some kind of cd to 3.5mm adapter. Lrn2word people.
It seems I work Christmas Eve, the day after Christmas, New years eve, and New years day. Next edition should have a lot of holiday-hahas.
  
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These aren't incredibly funny, in all honesty. ]:
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lol @ mexican guy. Cool blog bro
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On December 19 2010 12:46 Raeleigh wrote:
Where do you work?
These aren't incredibly funny, in all honesty. ]:
Since the title says this is blog #3 it would make sense to click the 'blog' button next to his name and go to his previous two blogs to see if he answered your question... which he sorta did. I'm guessing he intentionally isn't giving the name of the actual store.
OP: This one didn't have as much hilarity as the other ones... I'm hoping the holidays bring us some gems :3
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On December 19 2010 12:49 micronesia wrote:Show nested quote +On December 19 2010 12:46 Raeleigh wrote:
Where do you work?
These aren't incredibly funny, in all honesty. ]: Since the title says this is blog #3 it would make sense to click the 'blog' button next to his name and go to his previous two blogs to see if he answered your question... which he sorta did. I'm guessing he intentionally isn't giving the name of the actual store. OP: This one didn't have as much hilarity as the other ones... I'm hoping the holidays bring us some gems :3
I've been thinking really hard, and I think he was making fun of the blog (by asking a stupid question).
But yeah, was entertaining to read i suppose.
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haha yea the previous ones were better : )
but u must post more :D
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Don't worry this weeks will be the best, holiday shit is hilarious because they will go nuts if we dont have their shit that they need
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On December 19 2010 13:01 Comeh wrote:Show nested quote +On December 19 2010 12:49 micronesia wrote:On December 19 2010 12:46 Raeleigh wrote:
Where do you work?
These aren't incredibly funny, in all honesty. ]: Since the title says this is blog #3 it would make sense to click the 'blog' button next to his name and go to his previous two blogs to see if he answered your question... which he sorta did. I'm guessing he intentionally isn't giving the name of the actual store. OP: This one didn't have as much hilarity as the other ones... I'm hoping the holidays bring us some gems :3 I've been thinking really hard, and I think he was making fun of the blog (by asking a stupid question). But yeah, was entertaining to read i suppose.
I already looked through the blogs, "Ok so I work retail at a big electronic store, I work in the computer department." was the answer I got.
Also, I'm a she, not a he. But thanks for being a dumb ass ^_~ ♥
In any case, they're not that funny. x_X I guess it's because I see these things every day in the store I work, that it's sort of more like /facepalm and then continue on.
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great stuff! im reading your past blog posts now
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On December 19 2010 13:29 Raeleigh wrote:Show nested quote +On December 19 2010 13:01 Comeh wrote:On December 19 2010 12:49 micronesia wrote:On December 19 2010 12:46 Raeleigh wrote:
Where do you work?
These aren't incredibly funny, in all honesty. ]: Since the title says this is blog #3 it would make sense to click the 'blog' button next to his name and go to his previous two blogs to see if he answered your question... which he sorta did. I'm guessing he intentionally isn't giving the name of the actual store. OP: This one didn't have as much hilarity as the other ones... I'm hoping the holidays bring us some gems :3 I've been thinking really hard, and I think he was making fun of the blog (by asking a stupid question). But yeah, was entertaining to read i suppose. I already looked through the blogs, "Ok so I work retail at a big electronic store, I work in the computer department." was the answer I got. Also, I'm a she, not a he. But thanks for being a dumb ass ^_~ ♥ In any case, they're not that funny. x_X I guess it's because I see these things every day in the store I work, that it's sort of more like /facepalm and then continue on.
Someone incorrectly guessed your gender on the internet while you have a heterogeneous name and your post shows your gender in no way whatsoever? Clearly he must be a dumbass.
Is 'Facebook for Dummies' a real book? What's next, 'Moving the mouse for Dummies'?
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On December 19 2010 13:45 Najda wrote:Show nested quote +On December 19 2010 13:29 Raeleigh wrote:On December 19 2010 13:01 Comeh wrote:On December 19 2010 12:49 micronesia wrote:On December 19 2010 12:46 Raeleigh wrote:
Where do you work?
These aren't incredibly funny, in all honesty. ]: Since the title says this is blog #3 it would make sense to click the 'blog' button next to his name and go to his previous two blogs to see if he answered your question... which he sorta did. I'm guessing he intentionally isn't giving the name of the actual store. OP: This one didn't have as much hilarity as the other ones... I'm hoping the holidays bring us some gems :3 I've been thinking really hard, and I think he was making fun of the blog (by asking a stupid question). But yeah, was entertaining to read i suppose. I already looked through the blogs, "Ok so I work retail at a big electronic store, I work in the computer department." was the answer I got. Also, I'm a she, not a he. But thanks for being a dumb ass ^_~ ♥ In any case, they're not that funny. x_X I guess it's because I see these things every day in the store I work, that it's sort of more like /facepalm and then continue on. Someone incorrectly guessed your gender on the internet while you have a heterogeneous name and your post shows your gender in no way whatsoever? Clearly he must be a dumbass. Is 'Facebook for Dummies' a real book? What's next, 'Moving the mouse for Dummies'?
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=s&hl=en&q=facebook for dummies&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=11400804156707787128&ei=po4NTYrMPIG88gb0nczgDQ&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CDQQ8wIwAg#
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Not as funny as #1 and #2, but still good stuff 
More plz!
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On December 19 2010 13:45 Najda wrote:Show nested quote +On December 19 2010 13:29 Raeleigh wrote:On December 19 2010 13:01 Comeh wrote:On December 19 2010 12:49 micronesia wrote:On December 19 2010 12:46 Raeleigh wrote:
Where do you work?
These aren't incredibly funny, in all honesty. ]: Since the title says this is blog #3 it would make sense to click the 'blog' button next to his name and go to his previous two blogs to see if he answered your question... which he sorta did. I'm guessing he intentionally isn't giving the name of the actual store. OP: This one didn't have as much hilarity as the other ones... I'm hoping the holidays bring us some gems :3 I've been thinking really hard, and I think he was making fun of the blog (by asking a stupid question). But yeah, was entertaining to read i suppose. I already looked through the blogs, "Ok so I work retail at a big electronic store, I work in the computer department." was the answer I got. Also, I'm a she, not a he. But thanks for being a dumb ass ^_~ ♥ In any case, they're not that funny. x_X I guess it's because I see these things every day in the store I work, that it's sort of more like /facepalm and then continue on. Someone incorrectly guessed your gender on the internet while you have a heterogeneous name and your post shows your gender in no way whatsoever? C learly he must be a dumbass. When everyone else I've spoken to online has assumed I'm a girl with this name, then yes. Obviously.
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On December 19 2010 13:55 Raeleigh wrote:Show nested quote +On December 19 2010 13:45 Najda wrote:On December 19 2010 13:29 Raeleigh wrote:On December 19 2010 13:01 Comeh wrote:On December 19 2010 12:49 micronesia wrote:On December 19 2010 12:46 Raeleigh wrote:
Where do you work?
These aren't incredibly funny, in all honesty. ]: Since the title says this is blog #3 it would make sense to click the 'blog' button next to his name and go to his previous two blogs to see if he answered your question... which he sorta did. I'm guessing he intentionally isn't giving the name of the actual store. OP: This one didn't have as much hilarity as the other ones... I'm hoping the holidays bring us some gems :3 I've been thinking really hard, and I think he was making fun of the blog (by asking a stupid question). But yeah, was entertaining to read i suppose. I already looked through the blogs, "Ok so I work retail at a big electronic store, I work in the computer department." was the answer I got. Also, I'm a she, not a he. But thanks for being a dumb ass ^_~ ♥ In any case, they're not that funny. x_X I guess it's because I see these things every day in the store I work, that it's sort of more like /facepalm and then continue on. Someone incorrectly guessed your gender on the internet while you have a heterogeneous name and your post shows your gender in no way whatsoever? C learly he must be a dumbass. When everyone else I've spoken to online has assumed I'm a girl with this name, then yes. Obviously.
Poll: Is it obvious that "Raeleigh" is a girl's ID?No (48) 84% Only on Mondays (8) 14% Yes (1) 2% 57 total votes Your vote: Is it obvious that "Raeleigh" is a girl's ID? (Vote): Yes
(Vote): No
(Vote): Only on Mondays
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one time i was at the service desk just entering in computers for servicing, and this immigrant ethopian guy comes into my store.
"i need help i have no wireless" he says. i ask him to look at his laptop, it looks fine, boots fine, wireless adapter detected, connects to store wifi, everything looks fine i tell him. he says "but it doesnt work where i live".
"well you have to phone your ISP"
"i dont have an isp, i was using the house's wireless"
my eyebrow raises, "you mean you were using someone else's internet"
"no theres wireless at home i used to use but now i get no internet"
so i begin to explain to him that its someone else/s wireless, they probably password'd it, so he cant use it anymore. but he doesnt seem to understand this. after literally 20min of explaining he finally starts to get it.
"but isnt that illegal. they took away my internet. thats illegal" hes seriously getting angry now. im giving him the there's-nothing-i-can-do-face and he finally says ... hes going to call the police (to report his lost internet).
at this point he has wasted so much of my time i just say "okay, you're right, do that" and go onto the next person while hes still standing there staring at me. he starts to walk out, "damn. its illegal. im calling the police." i ignore him and he finally leaves. he never returned.
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Oh man, some of the stories are hilarious. I read Part 1 and 2 as well and i think part 1 was the best lol. i used to get questions like that when I worked in an office full of 40+ yr old men and women. I was the only one competent with computers so they would ask me the most ridiculous questions like how to search in windows... Apparently the file they were looking for was on the desktop lol. Thing was, my job there had nothing to do with anything tech or computers lol. I was relieved when they finally hired an IT guy.
edit: Oh yea, it was frustrating because they expected me, when i was 16, no experience with computers really other than playing CSS and upgrading parts, to setup the internet, internet phone system through multiple rooms, and connect all computers to a server. I was like... "I thought I got hired to call people, arrange bills, handle inquiries..."
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On December 19 2010 14:25 a176 wrote:
one time i was at the service desk just entering in computers for servicing, and this immigrant ethopian guy comes into my store.
"i need help i have no wireless" he says. i ask him to look at his laptop, it looks fine, boots fine, wireless adapter detected, connects to store wifi, everything looks fine i tell him. he says "but it doesnt work where i live".
"well you have to phone your ISP"
"i dont have an isp, i was using the house's wireless"
my eyebrow raises, "you mean you were using someone else's internet"
"no theres wireless at home i used to use but now i get no internet"
so i begin to explain to him that its someone else/s wireless, they probably password'd it, so he cant use it anymore. but he doesnt seem to understand this. after literally 20min of explaining he finally starts to get it.
"but isnt that illegal. they took away my internet. thats illegal" hes seriously getting angry now. im giving him the there's-nothing-i-can-do-face and he finally says ... hes going to call the police (to report his lost internet).
at this point he has wasted so much of my time i just say "okay, you're right, do that" and go onto the next person while hes still standing there staring at me. he starts to walk out, "damn. its illegal. im calling the police." i ignore him and he finally leaves. he never returned.
That's a priceless story^^ I would just get so pissed at him after like 2 minutes of trying to explain it to him. Props to you for keeping your cool for 20 minutes!
On December 19 2010 13:55 Raeleigh wrote:
When everyone else I've spoken to online has assumed I'm a girl with this name, then yes. Obviously.
I honestly thought your name was just a misspelling of Raleigh, North Carolina.
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On December 19 2010 14:44 Najda wrote:Show nested quote +On December 19 2010 13:55 Raeleigh wrote:
When everyone else I've spoken to online has assumed I'm a girl with this name, then yes. Obviously. I honestly thought your name was just a misspelling of Raleigh, North Carolina.
I thought it was a misspelling of Rayleigh, as in the British physicist Lord Rayleigh.
...who is male.
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On December 19 2010 16:05 Empyrean wrote:Show nested quote +On December 19 2010 14:44 Najda wrote:On December 19 2010 13:55 Raeleigh wrote:
When everyone else I've spoken to online has assumed I'm a girl with this name, then yes. Obviously. I honestly thought your name was just a misspelling of Raleigh, North Carolina. I thought it was a misspelling of Rayleigh, as in the British physicist Lord Rayleigh. ...who is male.
I thought it was a misspelling of Rayleigh, as in the One Piece character Silvers Rayleigh...
no joke (also male)
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On December 19 2010 17:14 synapse wrote:Show nested quote +On December 19 2010 16:05 Empyrean wrote:On December 19 2010 14:44 Najda wrote:On December 19 2010 13:55 Raeleigh wrote:
When everyone else I've spoken to online has assumed I'm a girl with this name, then yes. Obviously. I honestly thought your name was just a misspelling of Raleigh, North Carolina. I thought it was a misspelling of Rayleigh, as in the British physicist Lord Rayleigh. ...who is male. I thought it was a misspelling of Rayleigh, as in the One Piece character Silvers Rayleigh... no joke (also male)
Well the irony is for someone to criticize her for not backtracking or searching for information about the blogger, her profile has a pretty noticeable picture of a girl, and even further is that there were no helpful details to her question in previous blogs.
Personally the only one I found funny was number 1 (ROM and RAM are very different, people, and I imagine one desktop being shoved into another desktop as an HDD). Number 2 seemed like it was more about complaining and this one just seemed like a few slow days at work, although the guy staring at the monitor forever was kinda funny.
Holidays though, the probability of hilarity will be higher with the loads of crazed customers.
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Sorry OP. The poll trumps your post.
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I would have thought Raleigh would be a girl's name... but that's just me :/. Remember this is TL haha.
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Tbh, I sort of feel sorry for that Mexican guy... I imagined a poor dude who saved up 300 dollars because he wanted to get a present for his son or something and was devastated when it turned out that he couldn't afford one... ;; Maybe I'm just being too sentimental though
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I associate that name with Lord Rayleigh:
![[image loading]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/John_William_Strutt.jpg/225px-John_William_Strutt.jpg)
And I treat everybody on the internet as male unless I know the poster is female. Just having a female avatar or a female sounding name isn't enough.
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I can almost guarantee this guy works at Best Buy.
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On December 20 2010 12:08 forgotten0ne wrote:
I can almost guarantee this guy works at Best Buy.
girl, but yes i think so too.
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I don't think there's anything funny about people not genuinely knowing anything about computers, and asking. And even still, there are some people who just get confused like the guy who didn't know anything about the difference between ROM/RAM.
But the thing that really annoyed me about people when I worked in a computer retail store was when they pretended to know everything. There are even some people who even come into the store just to brag or just to have someone to debate with.
I still remember this one day, in front of a bunch of customers I was already helping, some random kid asks me a question. Now, I loved my job and I wasn't one of those people who got annoyed by customers. But since I assumed it was a generally quick question, I stopped and answered while a host of customers were still following me. He asks me, I want to buy video card x or y. Which would you prefer? I don't even remember which cards they were, but I told him which one I liked. He proceeds to explain to me why that card was not the right choice along with every technical reason why. Finally, he said, "and they're the about the same price, so that's why this one is better." Coy smile and all. Pretty much, making me look like I don't know anything about anything to all these customers I'm supposed to be helping out. So I say, "Well, actually I just said that one because it's $30 off, and has a $20 rebate right now, so if you think all that stuff you said is worth $50, then ok. But obviously, you already knew exactly what you wanted, you just came in here to have some social interaction outside of your mom's basement and since it's Saturday, this would probably be the only time this week you talked to a real person face to face. Next time you want to try to flex your e-penis, do it over the internet, and don't waste anyone's time who is actually trying to do some work and helping people out." And walked off.
And then there are those people who walk around tell customers not to buy stuff you are talking to them about. "Don't buy that, that's way overpriced and it sucks. My AMD 64 is way better than that." Seriously? Why did you even come here then?
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Sorry to derail the thread but that link was awesome! :D
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