We’ve all been there – stuck behind a shopper who thinks the express lane is a free-for-all. But one Walmart cashier in Colorado Springs had the perfect response when a customer tried to take advantage of the system.
According to a witness, the shopper had a cart overflowing with items and attempted to cut in front of them in the 10-items-or-less express lane. When the cashier politely asked the woman to choose which 10 items she’d like to purchase, the woman became defensive and argumentative.
The cashier remained calm and patient, holding up her hands to illustrate the 10-item limit and pointing to the sign above the lane. But the woman refused to back down, eventually becoming so enraged that she shoved her cart, narrowly missing an elderly man sitting on a nearby bench.
As the woman stormed out of the store, giving the finger to the amused onlookers, the witness couldn’t help but applaud the cashier’s quick thinking and professionalism. As a token of appreciation, they tipped the cashier $20 for providing “the best improv comedy moment” they’d seen in years.
It’s a refreshing reminder that sometimes, all it takes is a little wit and courage to stand up for what’s right and make our daily interactions more enjoyable.
