Weird thing happened to me today
So this just happened today, and I’m still shaking my head over it. I was walking past the entrance, doing my usual rounds, when a lady customer stopped me out of nowhere and started going off about how rude I was for not saying hello to her. She was upset because I didn’t acknowledge her when she walked in. Look, I get that people like to feel welcomed, but at the end of the day, my job isn’t to stop and greet every person who walks into the store. I’m there to do my tasks, help out with things that need fixing, restock shelves, etc. I’m not supposed to be some kind of social greeter for every single person that passes by. I’m all for being polite, but I’m not going to waste time stopping everything I’m doing to chat with every customer unless they need help. And to be honest, not every person wants to be greeted, so I don’t see the point in forcing a hello on someone who might not care.
Related topics
More About Community
Welcome to our "Others" online community designed for all other Walmart associates not specifically mentioned in our larger groups such as Supercenters, Sam's Club, Vision Centers, Pharmacies, Home Office, Tech, etc. This platform is a dedicated space for you to connect with colleagues from various departments and roles that play unique and vital roles in our operations. Here, you can discuss the specific challenges and opportunities that come with your distinct positions within Walmart. Share your experiences, seek advice, and explore topics such as pay, interviews, career growth, work procedures, collaboration across departments, work-life balance, pay, and interactions with management. Join this growing TBT community to engage in meaningful conversations and support one another in navigating the diverse landscape of Walmart's global ecosystem.
People always assume it’s rude when you don’t acknowledge them, but they don’t realize you might be swamped with other tasks