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The Struggles Of Working Retail on Black Friday

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at South Carolina chapter.

While shopping on Black Friday is stressful, there’s nothing like working in the store that day. Here are the top 7 most annoying customers that come into the retail store:

1. The customer who asks for a price check on every piece of clothing

…And then doesn’t buy anything

2. The customer who doesn’t want to leave when the store’s closing

We open in 6 hours…see you then!

3. The customer who asks for unnecessary discounts

20% off because the store is a little warm? I don’t think so!

4. The customer who complains about the price.

Um I’m sorry, I don’t make the prices…

5. The customer who pays in 8 different ways at the register

Gift card, cash, debit, credit, and coupons…don’t be mad when it takes 2X more time to ring you up than anyone else.

6. The customer who asks for the last shirt on the mannequin

And then changes his/her mind after holding the shirt.

7. The customer who leaves garbage everywhere

PLEASE PLEASE do not throw garbage on the ground or in discreet places like sweater pockets! It’s so gross!

From New Jersey Student at the University of South Carolina
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Reilly Tuccinard

South Carolina

Reilly Tuccinard is a University of South Carolina graduate with a love of writing, reading and learning. After spending two years as the Beauty Editor for Her Campus Media and the Editor-in-Chief of HC South Carolina, she is focusing on a career in creative strategy. Friends will tell you she's a a self-proclaimed Grey's Anatomy addict, she can't just watch a movie once and she is a firm believer in anything and everything chocolate.