A Tesco employee has described being on the receiving end of a customer's foul-mouthed rant after the shopper was shocked by the total cost of his shopping. The worker took to Reddit to recount the incident, which left her baffled.
According to the post in the Tesco subreddit, the customer reacted angrily when told his total, exclaiming, 'Are you f***ing kidding me?' When the cashier offered to check the items, he declined, saying he knew they were correct, but then criticised the CEO, adding, 'He needs to check his balls.' The worker responded by apologising and saying she would 'see what I can do in the future.'
Other Reddit users offered sympathy and advice. One suggested reminding customers that staff do not own the store, while another noted that prices are driven by supply and demand. A fellow Tesco employee added that they have little sympathy for customers buying premium 'Finest' products while complaining about costs.
The original poster admitted she worries about escalating aggression if she sets the record straight. Some commenters observed that discount supermarkets like Lidl and Aldi are gaining popularity, but warned that once they have sufficient market share, their prices may rise as well.
