I work at a 118,00 foot top of the line fitness center that has everything

a fitness buff could want. I have to smile and be nice to the members

regardless if they are right or wrong.I say “yes sir”no sir”no mam”and

“yes mam”so many times during my shift that I wished the words did

not exist. Some of these members are very rude and I put them in their

place at times if they disrespect me.I tell them complain to my boss and

say a janitor is a human being as well.That we don’t have to take their

criticism because our job isn’t exactly on the most desired list of things to

do in life. But in today’s economy it pays an honest days pay for a job well

done if done right.Ive been at my job for ten years almost and as far as I

know hasn’t been wrote up for standing my ground. But  has to admit more

then one boss I have has talked to me about what to say or not say in

defense of rude customers.

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I have even went to McDonald’s and the gal talking my order got rude with me.

Told me she cant read minds and would I hurry up and put in my order I wanted.

All I could do is look at her and think that she has the wrong attitude for working

with the public. Even something as miner as Farm ville neighbors needs a lesson

in manners.I did her farm until they could get a computer and take it back which

was fine by me. They must have not liked the way I did her farm because not only

did I not get a “thank you ” for the help but doesn’t speak to me anymore. That’s fine

because I have mine and six other people to do so I don’t have the time to worry

over a lost friendship when they really wasn’t a friend at all in reality.

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Manners has always played a key role in my life thanks to two beloved mothers and

strict grandmother.I had better do the right thing or I would have hell to pay when

I got home.But I have noticed more and more that they aren’t used as much as