There was this one customer who used to come into the retail store i worked at and literally just stand there staring. Every Single Time ,just straight-up creepy staring.
One day I was over it and called him out in front of everyone. Just hit him with a, “Can I help you with something? Cause the staring is getting real weird.”
Man looked so stunned, like he couldn’t believe I actually said something. Never saw him again after that.
What’s the weirdest customer behavior you’ve had to shut down?

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Thats weird and scary for sure, we never know what people are thinking. I had a guy once who kept asking weirdly personal questions: like, “What time do you get off?” in this super loaded tone. I just stared back and said, “Why would you need to know that?” Made him so uncomfortable he left.

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Yikes, I totally get that reaction! You’re just trying to do your job, and then they ask something like that! Makes things awkward for sure

When they shut down the buisness after I left. Because of that 1 time. Called out the whole community for answers... J.K. Idk

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That sounds both scary and unbelievable. You definitely handled it the right way. It always surprises me when customers cross the line, asking for employees’ personal phone numbers or prying into their personal lives. My go-to response would be, “Why do you need to know that?”

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Totally! Setting boundaries is key. Glad you’re firm on that!

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