Author: DJL
The Dish: How many times have you heard that question before in your workplace? I can understand it if your workplace doesn't have a standard uniform or if you're out in the store with your back to a customer. However, when you're sitting behind the Information Desk with your name tag in plain sight...you have to ask yourself, "Really? You're asking if I work here?"
What makes hearing this question from patrons so hilarious are the inner comments and comebacks that employees come up with. I've composed a list of my Top Five Favorite "Work here?" Comebacks:
1. No, I just needed a place to sit and this was the only free chair.
2. Actually, I'm a professional seat-warmer. Here's my card.
3. I wanted to ask you the same question since I need to find this title.
4. Oh, did I forget my name tag again?
5. If you hum a few bars, I might get the tune.
In all honesty, I think it's because customers are so focused on their task at hand, they don't think to look at the name tag. All they see is a body behind a desk of authority, and they want to ascertain that body is someone who can help them. And truth be told, I haven't been asked that question in a long while before tonight, so I think we're doing good for the most part.
What witty comebacks would you say if someone asked "Do you work here?"
