Had to work at a fast food joint for a while during college. Had to put up with idiots all day so I could afford to go home and study all night and repeat it the next day.
...you, me and about half of the rest of people who went to college or for one reason or another, worked as a crew member in fast food. I think the problem is that the job is among the lowest of status and workers sometimes become a bit sensitive or resentful about that.
I certainly didn't mean to insuate that the guy keep the pennies because he needs the extra money(and I am sure he didn't take it that way). Anyone who makes condescending jokes to a stranger right to their face obviously has no regard for that person at all. -and that's not just sad, it's a little bit scary.
Glad you moved up, Jesse but I think you are missing the spirit of the conversation. I am pretty sure that when I interact with someone whose job is to serve me, I treat them with as much respect as anyone else. Sometimes, i can tell they appreciate that. IMO, sharing a joke, if the opportunity arises, is one way of treating someone else as an equal.
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