My super special customers

So I love my job. Really I do. And I just got a promotion with a 30% raise so yay.

Since I come from a bridal shop, you'd think I would be used to dealing with irrational customers. And I am. But also not. Because that's annoying. Brides have their own special quirks but you can sort of forgive them since deep down you feel like it MIGHT be you some day acting completely stupid and thinking you're the center of the Universe.

The customers in the store I currently work at have NO excuse. They are not special. So, before I continue, I should just explain the kind of store I work at. It's a specialty shop - you can't come in looking for something specific. You certainly won't find anything you "need." We have fish staplers, sumo wrestler keychains, rainbow toasters, watering can purses and such stuff like that. It's kooky. It's fun.

I CONSTANTLY have people walk into the store and DEMAND in loud and very pushy voices
"I need a gift for a boy. 7. whatdya got?"
"I've got a baby shower coming up and I want something cool. But I don't want to spend more than $5"
"do you have backpacks? I need a backpack. Why don't you carry backpacks? That's so stupid"
"You used to have tissue box covers. I don't see them. Why would you discontinue something like that? I NEED ONE!"

Chill out! It's not that urgent! Have some fun. That's what the store is for. None of this is life or death. THEY ARE FISH STAPLERS AND KITTY UMBRELLAS! If we have them, don't have them, or price them too expensive for your budget, WHO CARES? SERIOUSLY? They're just silly knick knacks.

MY GOD. People say I'm high strung but honestly! The whole damn city of new york is off-the-charts crazy.