Let me first start off by saying I love my job. I have worked at a tween clothing store for the past two years, and never am I regretful when going to work. My coworkers, managers, and the customers all make my shifts enjoyable but on occasion, I have those days where I can feel my patience disintegration as the time ticks. Working at the mall is fun, but can also have it downsides.

1. "Can you hold this until tomorrow?" *Never comes back.*

Oh sure, no problem.

2. When you get "Excuse me, how much is this?" when the store is 50 percent off.

Divide. By. Two.

3. "Excuse me, do you work here?"

No, I actually wear this name-tag for leisure.

4. Seeing the pile of T-shirts you just folded destroyed two minutes later.

5. When you greet the customers and they don't acknowledge your presence.

6. "My granddaughter is 10, what size would she be?"

Is she big for her age? Small? Average? Other questions I feel awkward asking?

7. When the customer doesn't take your hints that you need to help someone else.

"Alright well I'll let you take a look around!" *continues talking*

8. The 8-song soundtrack that plays in the background.

9. "Where are the size 8's?"

Yes, the store is divided by size and not style.

10. "How much is this?"

The literal price that is inked on the tag.

11. "Can I get the size off of the mannequin?"

I'm happy that you found your size, but undressing the mannequin is another story.

13. "Just wait to swipe your card!"
"OK!" *swipes card immediately after*

14. When customers start talking too personal.

I'd love to see a picture of the girl you're shopping for, but I don't want to know if you're a republican or democrat.

15. "Can I use your bathroom?"

There's public bathrooms in the mall, no you cannot clog our private bathroom.

16. People that walk in the store, just to ask where another store is located.

I am not a directory.

17. When someone tries to return something that has clearly been washed.

18. Or better yet, when someone tries to return something that's not even from your store.

This has actually happened to me multiple times. Just why.

19. When a customer thinks they're pulling a fast one when they say they want to return and re-buy their items, and the price now is lower.

You mean, a price adjustment?

20. "Awh, I forgot my coupon at home, do you have one you can scan for me?"

As sympathetic as I am, I don't have coupons just floating around the register.