Unbelievably Strange Customer Requests That Service Workers Deal With Daily
Customer service isn’t for the faint-hearted. From simple questions to downright bizarre requests, workers in these roles have seen it all! Imagine helping someone figure out how to open a bag of chips or explaining that a pet store doesn’t sell lawnmower parts. Yes, these things happen—and they’re as funny as they are frustrating.
Many customers struggle with basic tasks, leading to head-scratching moments for employees. Even with clear answers, some customers argue or claim they didn’t get the help they needed, leaving workers to keep their cool in the most absurd situations.
Retail workers have turned to social media to share these jaw-dropping stories, and they’re equal parts relatable and hilarious for anyone who’s been on the front lines of customer service. These posts perfectly capture the challenges—and comedy—of working with the public.
One customer once asked how to open a bag of chips over the phone!
“Pretty Much Sums It Up”
“Be Gone Karen”
“These Signs Should Be Posted At Every CVS”
“Abusive Customers”
“This Has Happened Multiple Times Already”
“Think I’m Getting The Point Across?”
“Anyone Else Have These Problems?”
“Up At 4 Am Every Day 😢”
“No Lies Detected”
“When A Customer Starts Calling You By The Name On Your Name Tag”
“Very Interesting Story… But I Still Need An ID To Check”
“I’ve Experienced This At CVS More Than Anywhere Else I’ve Ever Worked”
“Let Me Have A Word With My Supervisor”
“🤣🤣”
“When An Old Person Tells You “Well, You Just Lost A Paying Customer!”
“Can You Take That Off?”
“Since My Last One Blew Up Here’s 3 More 🤓”
“All The Time”
“Yep”
“😂”
“This Is A Fact”
“Relatable”
“🙃”
“Excuse Me Is Your Pharmacy Open???”
“When You Can’t Take Their Coupons”
“Everyday At CVS”
“Why Can’t You Take This?”
“Please. Shut Up!”
“Why Can’t They Just Stare At Their Phones In Line Instead”
“Damn Chip Readers”
“Got My First Complaint About My Appearance!”
“Photo Department? Never Heard Of Her”
“Is It Filled Yet???”
“Already Got 10 Calls In An Hour Get Out Of My Head Get Out Of M”
“One Sign Didn’t Seem To Be Enough For Some People”
“😂😂”
“Some Memes I Made So We Can Laugh At The Stupidity”
“It Just Says Processing, Why Is It Not Taking My Card?”
“LOL”
“CVS Might Win The Award For Worst Customers In The World”
“Just Gonna Leave This Here”
“When An Elderly Customer Walks Up To The Photo Kiosk, Spends.0002 Seconds Looking At The Screen, And Makes Eye Contact With You From Across The Store”
“The Pharmacy Close At 7:00pm Pharmacy Line At 6:51 Pm”
“All Of Us On A Daily Basis”
“Since My Last One Blew Up Here’s 3 More 🤓”
Dealing with customers and service staff? Patience and empathy are your ultimate superpowers! Whether it’s a quirky request or a frustrating moment, these situations often stem from struggles with basic tasks that can snowball into bigger issues.
For service workers, staying calm, professional, and supportive in unpredictable scenarios is a daily challenge. The golden rule? A little kindness and a can-do attitude go a long way. Even the smallest gesture can turn a tough moment into a great experience.
