It’s that time of year again. Yes, you know it. It is time for the worst Christmas tunes imaginable with tracks that seem to repeat more than once in your eight-hour shift.

It’s time for the late wake up to a frozen car that will take at least 10 minutes to thaw so you can actually drive safely.

It’s time for not so happy people parting ways with their hard-earned cash in hopes of seeing that special someone smile.

With Black Friday just around the corner and the crazy good deals looming in the near future get ready for your very “favorite” type of customer.

Let me introduce you to the four different customers you will come in contact with this holiday season.

The Scrooge

Most of the time this customer knows exactly what they want and they throw it up on the counter with nothing but a scowl--l hear the total, roll their eyes and practically bah humbug with their lack of enthusiasm for gift buying.

Buddy The Elf (Elf)

The shopper that comes up with two carts full of gifts humming Christmas carols and practically jumping out of their skin with excitement paying no attention to the total they basically rap you a preview of all that their holiday is going to consist of.

Clark Griswold (Christmas Vacation)

The customer that comes to the register basically shitting bricks about their good finds and can’t wait to tell you about the grand finale surprise they have planned for their family. You just nod and smile but you can tell it is most definitely going to be an epic fail.

The Grinch

You would rather make people miserable and steal their joy than create joy by giving. You hate the music. You hate the weather. You hate the children. You are ready for Christmas to be over. You basically throw your purchases on the counter and glare at the cashier basically begging them to square up.