Working in retail sucks for a lot of reasons, but the frequently terrible customers don't help at all.

As the impending doom for retail workers quickly approaches (a.k.a CHRISTMAS), we tend to get questions and comments that are even more stupid than usual. Here are some of the most common (and worst) ones:

1. "I don't see a price tag. That means I get it free, right?"

This question is a surefire way to tell that a person has never had to work retail in their lives. You may think this is a cute comment, but it's not. If I had a dollar every time I heard that just today, I wouldn't need my job.

2. "Wait, I have change for that" after you've already opened the cash drawer

If you see me pulling your change out of the drawer, do not shove more money in my face. I no longer care. Take your change and leave.

3. "But I thought the sale sign said _____."

Nine times out of ten, they've just conveniently forgotten how to read and try to swindle a free sale. You will simply tick me off because I now need to walk to that "sale" item and show you that you are wrong.

4. "I bought this last week but now it's on sale. I want a refund."

That... is not how things work. Do you know how things work? Because that isn't how things work. Get out of my store.

5. "I don't see this in my size. Can you check in the back?"

I promise you, whatever sizes we have are out on the sales floor. Most of the time when you ask someone in retail to "check the back", you've just given us a solid five-minute phone break.

Now we'll move onto the terrible holiday questions. Keep in mind that during the holidays, you get people who don't ever come into that store during any other day of the year. These hermit customers will ask questions that will make you believe their IQ is that of an eggplant.

6. "Are these on your Black Friday sale yet?" 2 weeks before and/or 2 weeks after Black Friday

Patience is a virtue, and I cry every time I have the "honor" of dealing with a customer who lacks it.

7. "What items will be on your Black Friday sale?" 2 weeks before Black Friday

Chances are, I have no idea what they'll be either until a day or 2 before Black Friday. We'll have to find out together, won't we? Again, patience.

8. "Will you have more of this item by Christmas?"

December just started. I'm sure we will. But I'm also sure you'll come in/call us every day until it's in.

9. "What are your after Christmas sales like?"

I'm just trying to survive the rest of my shift and praying I don't work on Christmas. I have no earthly idea.

10. "It's almost Christmas! Why do you look so tired? You'd sell more if you were happier about your job."

Thanks. I'm cured.