10 Workers Share How They Have Been Mistreated by Customers

Working in the food industry can be challenging, and dealing with rude customers can be even more stressful. Food service workers have seen everything from outrageous demands to unfounded complaints. Recently on an online platform, people shared stories from food service workers who have experienced some of the most bizarre and frustrating customer encounters imaginable.

1. Coworker Pulls Out Gun at Work

A former fast food employee recalls a terrifying encounter with a delusional coworker who brandished a firearm. The worker, known as Troy, claimed to be a gangsta and tried to prove it by revealing a loaded Glock from his waistband. The incident left the employee shaken and prompted them to re-evaluate their job.

2. Drive-Thru Worker Confronted by Angry Customer

While toiling away at a fast food joint, a user recollects an uneasy rendezvous with a rugged individual in a battered pickup truck. The man tried using outdated coupons, but the user refused to accept them. The situation escalated quickly as the man held up the drive-thru and berated the user with insults, telling them they would never go anywhere in life. Initially feeling defeated, the user later realized that someone who behaves that way towards a young employee hadn't gone very far in life.

3. Quitting Over a Disgusting Mess

Amidst the anecdotes of job woes, one person shared a tale of woe from their brief stint at Wendy's, leaving a bitter aftertaste in their memory. The user had been working at the fast food chain for only two weeks when a customer smeared feces all over the men's restroom's walls, ceiling, and toilet. When management demanded the employee clean up the mess without any protective gear other than rubber gloves, the employee quit on the spot, unwilling to perform such a disgusting task without proper protection.

4. Angry Customer Throws Drink at McDonald's Employee

During his part-time job at McDonald's while in college, a customer threw a drink at the drive-through worker one day instead of informing him about a low soda syrup. The drink was extra-large, and the lid came off, drenching the worker. Fortunately, the manager saw the incident, ran after the driver, and told him never to return. The manager then gave the employee a dry uniform shirt and some time to calm down in the break room.

5. Worker Injured in Fryer Accident

Picture this: a 15-year-old working at McDonald's witnesses a horrifying accident. One of their coworkers trips and plunges half of their hand into the searing hot fry oil! The shock was so intense that everyone in the store heard their collective gasp of “OH WOW.” Can you imagine how that must have felt? It's a moment that this user will never forget.

6. Creepy Encounter as a Sonic Carhop

There was a guy who worked as a carhop at Sonic drive-in, and he was a master at roller skating. One day, while serving an older man in his car, he got an unexpected and unwelcome compliment. The man called him back and handed him a $15 tip, commenting that he needed to take another look at that “fine derriere” of his. The guy felt extremely uncomfortable and objectified by the incident.

7. Death in the Bathroom

This a chilling story from a Carl's Jr. manager who witnessed a tragic event unfold right before their eyes. One fateful day, a customer overdosed and passed away in the bathroom, leaving the entire staff in shock and disbelief. Management instructed the team to close the lobby but keep the drive-thru open, an eerie reminder of the harsh realities of the fast-food industry. To add to the unnerving situation, the user found it unsettling to use the same restroom where life had just ended. It's a haunting experience that will forever be etched in their memory.

8. Customer Demands Excessive Siracha at Subway

Here's a flavorful anecdote – while working at Subway, a customer once made a mouthwatering request for some fiery Sriracha sauce on their sandwich, as shared by a user. They put what they thought was a regular amount on the sandwich, but the customer kept asking for more. The user added more siracha, but the customer continued to demand more until they were screaming for more sauce. Eventually, the user emptied an entire bottle of siracha onto the sandwich, but the customer still needed more and asked for more. The user had to get another bottle of siracha before the customer was finally content with the amount of sauce on their sandwich.

9. Absurd Customer Demands and Valuable Lessons: Tales From a Starbucks Worker

Starbucks worker recounts absurd customer demand for 140-degree coffee, armed with a car thermometer. Despite the woman's complaint about a single-degree discrepancy, the worker's laughter landed them in no trouble with the manager. In another instance, a man's rude reaction to a simple apology for a delay taught the worker a valuable lesson in dealing with difficult customers.

10. False Alarm: The Pizza Complaint That Turned Out To Be a Lost Filling

Ah, the joys of working in the food industry. One user has a tale about a customer complaint that turned out to be a false alarm. It all started with a complaint about metal in their pizza, which set off alarm bells in the kitchen. However, upon further investigation, the team discovered it was simply a lost filling causing all the fuss.

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