turtlespeed 226 #1 September 21, 2007 . . . I stopped into Starfucks. I know - I know - but I was in a hurry and needed several shots of expresso. So, here's what happened: I walk in and hear some shpeil about donating to charity, which I took offence to. (I was in a confrontational mood anyway) And the fun begins. So I ordered some items from the food refer, and 2 large, no - not venti, LARGE, (It was getting fun here, because the attendant was in a confrontational mood too.), He said Venti, I said, no - I don't want a VENTI, I want a friggin LARGE. 4 more exchanges and the manager comes out. "Can I help you, I said, yes, I would like a Large, he said "A Venti, I said, "No, a LARGE" he said, "No Problem, one Venti coming up - I smiled - this guy got the game. So as I'm waiting for my order to be finished - I hear this guy - the first guy - start in on the charity rant, not simply "Would you like to . . . blah blah blah, but "You should really consider donating to "Blah Blah Blah, and when she refused, he got rather snippy and gave some really big sob story that was 180 degrees different from what he tried to sell to the last guy, (So I was calling Bull Shit) and she should really reconsider, she said "No thank you". You could see the anger in this guys face and i though - YES! I'm next! So, I stroll on up and before he even punches in any buttons, I look him square in the eye and say, "If you try to solicit me for any charity, any whatsoever, I'll not pay for my order." Oh, you can see the conflict . . . This guys eyes actually started to turn redder as you looked at him. Hee hee. So, I was impressed that he didn't say a word, and was just about to thank him for being a good sport when, right as he ran the credit card, he started in with the donation thing, I said "Not only no, but HELL NO! You couldn't PAY me to donate to that charity! Further more I want a complete refund for my order, call your manager right now." He replied, "I will not call the manager."WRONG ANSWER - I simply went behind the counter, right past everyone, to his office and asked him to come deal with his employee. I didn't know anyone could blush that hard. I explained to him, almost word for word what I have written here. His head was shaking the whole time. So, just as I thought I was going to get my refund without another argument, he said he couldn't give me one. I promptly callled my bank, and stopped payment on the charge, right in front of him. This Insensed the original clerk, who . . . it turns out - Over Charged me and donated to the charity. I asked the manager what the charge would be for what I ordered and he did the math and agreed that I was charged erroneously - I simply asked him how many times that happens . . . THEN it got interesting, this grown man started to cry, not just tears of frustration, but wailing, sobbing, stuttering breaths. And the manager consoled him and led him back in the office and sat him down. I asked the manager if he wanted to call the police or should I. He said he would. (I'll check back later today to see if it happened, and if not, I will.) So - I got in my truck and backed out . . . just in time to see the manager accept the employees apron and name tag . . . watched him walk out the door and kick the hell out of his car. . . Three times!!! I backed up and told him I could give him the name of a good body shop, if he needs it. I always want to be helpful.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #2 September 21, 2007 You've crushed that poor kid's dreams... I hope you're happy. Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #3 September 21, 2007 Dude, You're all right. Thanks for sharing this fine moment of zen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #4 September 21, 2007 You Sir, deserve a medal.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #5 September 21, 2007 Dammit! You know the rules!If you didn't get it on video... "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #6 September 21, 2007 Awesome! I'll second the nomination for a medal. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #7 September 21, 2007 Quote Awesome! I'll second the nomination for a medal. Blues, Dave It was a rather nice looking semi late model car too, I didn't look at the maodel to hard, but i think it was like a supra or something sporty like that - I think he needs a new door - I heard the window - which was rolled down, shatter too.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyhawke 0 #8 September 21, 2007 LMAO! You totally crack me up! But I have to ask, was all that really worth the energy it took? "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #9 September 21, 2007 Quote LMAO! You totally crack me up! But I have to ask, was all that really worth the energy it took? It was Starfucks . . . Of Course It Was. The effort I put forth on this likely is keeping Starfucks' employees from stealing from the general public. I have a feeling that the guy knew he was going down.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyhawke 0 #10 September 21, 2007 Well then, a good deed for the day! "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #11 September 21, 2007 How nice of you to ruin someone's day just to amuse yourself. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #12 September 21, 2007 Quote How nice of you to ruin someone's day just to amuse yourself. Did you see the part that he was stealing?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #13 September 21, 2007 You definitely get points for creativity, but you lose them all and then some for being so cruel. I'm sure the kid didn't want to ask you to donate to charity but was probably required to. He got screwed by a spineless manager, probably the same one that required him to ask for charity donations. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #14 September 21, 2007 Quote Quote How nice of you to ruin someone's day just to amuse yourself. Did you see the part that he was stealing? ...only stealing if ya get caught!Good job on doin' the right thing! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #15 September 21, 2007 QuoteI'm sure the kid didn't want to ask you to donate to charity but was probably required to. Then he needed to get a different job anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armour666 0 #16 September 21, 2007 dam that would have been funny to see well played. Suprised you didn't wait for the police to show up and see if he started yelling don't taze me bro SO this one time at band camp..... "Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyhawke 0 #17 September 21, 2007 I'd be willing to bet the kid didn't like that job anyway. He'll probably end up getting a better one and thankful for it!"It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharimcm 0 #18 September 21, 2007 Did you get your expresso? "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #19 September 21, 2007 Quote Quote How nice of you to ruin someone's day just to amuse yourself. Did you see the part that he was stealing? I'm with Karen. By your own admission you started being an ass long before he rang up your order. One more reason I'm glad I don't have to put up with customers anymore... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #20 September 21, 2007 Quote Awesome! I'll second the nomination for a medal. Blues, Dave Damn straight, the dude's got Texas sized BALLS! Way to go Turtle! Call the damn police anyway! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #21 September 21, 2007 Sad that you don't see the beauty in Turtle's efforts to make the world a better place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #22 September 21, 2007 Quote You definitely get points for creativity, but you lose them all and then some for being so cruel. I'm sure the kid didn't want to ask you to donate to charity but was probably required to. He got screwed by a spineless manager, probably the same one that required him to ask for charity donations. You had to have been there. The employee is required to tend to the requests of the customer, right? I was very up front and very clear of what I wanted. If he could not comply, he should have said so - not try an underhanded and crimal act as he did. If he would have said that he was required to solicit me, then I would have handled things differently.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #23 September 21, 2007 Quote Quote Quote How nice of you to ruin someone's day just to amuse yourself. Did you see the part that he was stealing? I'm with Karen. By your own admission you started being an ass long before he rang up your order. But I guess I don't understand why anybody would feel the need to be "confrontational." I just don't see the fun in ruining someone else's day. One more reason I'm glad I don't have to put up with customers anymore... I thought employees weren't supposed to be soliciting donations to charity on the job. He said no to donating. The employee charged a donation on his credit card anyway. As far as I'm concerned, Turtlespeed did the right thing."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #24 September 21, 2007 Quote Quote Quote How nice of you to ruin someone's day just to amuse yourself. Did you see the part that he was stealing? I'm with Karen. By your own admission you started being an ass long before he rang up your order. One more reason I'm glad I don't have to put up with customers anymore... That is why I think it to be ironic. I was smiling the whole time, and it was no different than when someone posts here and argues.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #25 September 21, 2007 QuoteHe said no to donating. The employee charged a donation on his credit card anyway. And for that he has a legitimate bitch. What I don't think is cool is how he tells us he was acting prior to that happening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
