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Customer Creates a Scene at the Retail Shop When Asked To Show ID Instead of Passport

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The Reddit article titled “You’re discriminating against people who don’t drive!” recounts a frustrating encounter between a customer and a retail employee. In this story, the customer forgets to bring their identification while attempting to use a store credit card. When asked by the employee for their ID as part of the verification process, the customer becomes angry and accuses the store of discrimination against those who do not drive. This narrative sheds light on the challenges faced by retail workers and the misconceptions that can arise during customer interactions. It highlights the importance of understanding policies and procedures in retail establishments and the need for respectful communication between customers and employees.

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Scroll down to read the full story in OP’s own words.

OP works at a retail clothing store and got a customer one day who shopped a lot and had store credit card but did not have it with him that day, OP said he would look it up with his ID or driver’s license.

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The customer told he did not have an ID or a driver’s license but had a passport. OP told that the system does not scan passports.

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He insists that this is a legal identity yet OP tells him he can’t scan it. He angrily goes out of the store and comes back five minutes later.

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He comes back with the same passport and insists OP scan it, OP tells him that he can upon which he says something amusing as follows.

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OP tells him that he can contact customer service and asks for help but he is adamant about OP’s scanning his passport as his ID.

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The manager comes in to settle the scene and offers a coupon to the customer who went back saying this is discrimination.

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When you go out in public, you must have all your IDs with you no matter what.

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That’s how everyone should be.

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Asking for an ID from the customers is essentially required for legal verification, there is no reason to get angry about that.

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This one seems like a smart person.

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You can be met with any such situation.

True.

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The challenges faced in customer interactions at retail stores are numerous. While it’s understandable that the customer felt upset after forgetting their ID, it’s important to remember that store policies are in place for everyone’s safety and protection. This story reminds us that misunderstandings can happen, and it’s crucial to handle such situations with empathy and an open mind. By promoting respectful conversations and understanding between customers and retail employees, we can foster a more positive and enjoyable shopping experience for everyone involved.

What are your thoughts on this story? What would you do if you were in OP’s situation? Have you ever met with any such customers? You know that your feedback means a lot to us therefore we want you to share your thoughts in the comment section down below. For more such articles, keep visiting Defused.

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