"Oh we never say no to cake!" I told the lady.
After making cotton candy, there's always a half bag or so left over. We like to pick a kid to give the extra to. Guess which little kid got the free cotton candy that day :)
It wasn't the greatest cake in the world, but to us it was wonderful. I wasn't going to get a chance for a break, so some mid-shift food was a welcome energy boost. For Deni, it was proof that there are good people in the world. No, really. Work retail on a Saturday night and tell me you don't need the occasional reminder that people aren't really hateful, mindless monsters. So when another big group made a huge mess for Deni to clean up, I told her to just pretend it was our cake gifters. (We never begrudge people a mess if they gift us with cake!) She did, and was able to deal with the unexpected extra work without too much stress.
So a little life lesson to those of you who have never worked retail, or those of you who may have forgotten what it's like. Be nice to staff. Yes, they are there to serve you in some capacity, and should provide good customer service, regardless of how their day is going. But sharing your cake, or candy, or whatever, is guaranteed to make someone's day better. You could possibly improve the day of the entire staff if they share. (which we didn't because we are lame, and also because no one asked even though we didn't eat the whole piece) I've seen workers get more excited over someone giving them leftover cupcakes than getting a tip. Not that you should leave leftover food in place of gratuity It's just that when you're exhausted and hungry and having a bad day, junk food given out of the goodness of someone's heart is the most amazing experience in your little world.
Be kind. Share cake.
-Dear Lady Disdain
"And what have I to give you back, whose worth
May counterpoise this rich and precious gift?"
May counterpoise this rich and precious gift?"
