As somebody who has and is currently working in retail, I see it all. I deal with all types of customers at all times of day and honestly, a lot of people do not know how to shop and be respectful in the process. Let's have a look at a few things you keep in mind while shopping.

Do not walk into a store 5 mins before closing.

Just because a store closes at 9:00 does not mean to walk in at 8:55, say that you are just looking and then leave 20 minutes later with nothing.

Do not get an attitude when I tell you we are closing.

This goes with not walking in as we are closing. If we have already closed and I come up to you and let you know that we have closed and that I am here to help, do not snap at me and say that you did not know. Please just find what you came in for and make your way up to the registers. The sooner you leave, the sooner I get to go home.

Control your kids.

This is a big one. I get that it's difficult, I work with kids too. But please, try and keep an eye on them and make sure that they do not make a mess in the store.

Return policies are in place for a reason.

I understand that you lost your receipt of a shirt that you bought a year ago, but I can not return it. These policies are put in place by corporate, not me.

I am trying my best, so please be patient.

It may not always seem like it, but retail workers are trying their best to help you out as best as they can. It may take a little bit, but we will try to make you as happy as we can with what we have in store and available to us.