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I can't serve you, actually I will

419 replies

mumanger · 03/01/2026 18:57

I don't know if my mum rage is out of control but I went to Asda pizza counter and they were closing so I was told as soon as I joined the queue of 2 people that they were shut. They don't display time and the lights were on, so I was a bit annoyed.

I went to look at the premade pizzas, very annoyed but I didn't say anything to the lady. She then asked how many pizzas I wanted, I reminded her she was shut so why does it matter.

Aibu - either shut and be shut, or serve people?

OP posts:
Neveranynamesleft · 03/01/2026 20:31

What's the point of this thread.....

INeedAnotherName · 03/01/2026 20:31

tequilam0ckingbird · 03/01/2026 19:20

OP, have you eaten your pizzas yet? I think you're being hangry.

I think she needs a pudding too! She's very, very hangry 😮

Jeschara · 03/01/2026 20:32

Not Mum rage, that's insulting to most Mothers. I will tell you what it is though, rude, obnoxious, immature rage. What an example you are too your children.
To be honest your lack of understanding of your behaviour makes you sound a bit thick. So many people have told you you are wrong and why.

Liverpool52 · 03/01/2026 20:33

Standing by for the Op to come back with gushing thanks for the 3 or 4 people in 10 pages who've agreed with her, further justifying her "mum rage".

HerNeighbourTotoro · 03/01/2026 20:33

mumanger · 03/01/2026 19:18

They are on the shelves in front.... What's your problem.

You seem to have a problem, which is your personality.

cannynotsay · 03/01/2026 20:33

I’m having a lovey rudys pizza for tea tonight yummy

CharlotteByrde · 03/01/2026 20:33

Mum rage isn't a thing and there was no excuse for your rudeness. She offered to make you a pizza and you behaved like a dick.

kotordreams · 03/01/2026 20:34

Might be quite mean, but I am pleased that OP didn’t get her pizza 🍕given how delightful she is.

Namechange568899542 · 03/01/2026 20:35

mumanger · 03/01/2026 19:13

I wasn't being a twat.

Being asked how many pizzas I wanted from a member of staff who told me they were shut is a twat thing to do.

How is that a twat thing to do? 😂

She said they were shut because they were shut. She then saw you looking at alternatives and probably thought “ah sod it, if she only wants one or two I’ll just do it”

You then gave a dramatic and rude response and she probably thought oh sod you then

housethatbuiltme · 03/01/2026 20:35

mumanger · 03/01/2026 19:06

Do me a favor when she already told me she was shut?

How is that doing me a favour? Why not do the favour in the first place?

Or actually provide what they are supposed to...

You where EXCEPTIONALLY rude as everyone has pointed out. She was being nice, you clearly love to wallow in your own self pity and bitterness.

How on earth can you spin someone willing to reopen after their paid shift has ended just to do you a favor as THEM being the bad guy. Give your head a wobble.

Nevernonono · 03/01/2026 20:35

mumanger · 03/01/2026 19:08

She was an arse by telling me straight away she was shut. And then rudely ask "how many pizzas do you want" without putting any context in it

you're the rude and snarky one!

imagine being you!

Cosyblankets · 03/01/2026 20:35

mumanger · 03/01/2026 19:09

I wasn't rude.

She said she was shut.

She then asked how many pizzas I wanted. Why was it her business? She was shut.

She didn't say "if you just need one or two I can squeeze you in".

My response would have been
Either
I just need one pizza
Or
I can see you're closing I needed 5 it's OK I'll just get the pre made ones
I disagree
You were rude

Completelybatshit · 03/01/2026 20:36

mumanger · 03/01/2026 19:02

It was a good couple of minutes after she told me.... She's either shutting or not.

Jeez, yet another person asking for opinions to then argue that any opinions that don’t align perfectly with their own are invalid. The lady probably realised she had enough time to serve you before closing and just assumed that you’d realise that and appreciate it without her having to spell it out, you were the one who was rude here.

lifeonmars100 · 03/01/2026 20:38

You need the patience of a saint to work in retail, I couldn't do it. Some members of the public such as the OP seem to think they can treat staff like servants there to wait on them hand and foot.

housethatbuiltme · 03/01/2026 20:39

mumanger · 03/01/2026 19:09

I wasn't rude.

She said she was shut.

She then asked how many pizzas I wanted. Why was it her business? She was shut.

She didn't say "if you just need one or two I can squeeze you in".

Are you always hard of critical thinking skills?

Literally EVERYONE else knows why she asked... because she was going to help you.

Are you genuinely stupid enough to think she just wanted to know so she could gossip with her friends later? There is literally only one possibility which is she was going to make your order for you DESPITE being finished.

NotHavingACrackingTime · 03/01/2026 20:42

Mumanger? More like a toddler throwing a tantrum. I have neither the time nor the crayons necessary to explain why you were in the wrong.

Kitkate21 · 03/01/2026 20:43

Aethelredtheunsteady · 03/01/2026 19:17

‘How many pizza’s did you want?’
’2’
’Ok, we’re technically shut but I have enough left for two so let me do them do you’

or

‘How many pizza’s did you want?’
’12’
’Sorry, was hoping to squeeze you in but I only have enough leftover dough for 3’

You didn’t give her chance to give any context but being needlessly rude right off the bat.

Exactly this!! Id have done the the same. She tried to help you out OP and you were rude.

Stressedoutmummyof3 · 03/01/2026 20:47

If you hadn't been so rude you might have got the pizza you wanted. She was closed but then thought I'll be nice and make a pizza if I can. You know full well why she asked you just wanted an excuse to be a twat.
The only other reason she would have asked is because you've complained before and she didn't want you to complain again.
But she's just a retail worker so she doesn't matter right? She should bow and do exactly what you want.

PinkyFlamingo · 03/01/2026 20:48

mumanger · 03/01/2026 19:06

Do me a favor when she already told me she was shut?

How is that doing me a favour? Why not do the favour in the first place?

Or actually provide what they are supposed to...

Your reaction to this isn't normal OP.You will be getting talked about as one of "those" customers

Thanksforyourlackofthought · 03/01/2026 20:49

I don't believe this is true. I think the OP is bored and making the whole thing up. Too argumentative.

LeafyMcLeafFace · 03/01/2026 20:50

Are you alright @mumanger? You seem….. stressed.

Happyjoe · 03/01/2026 20:52

mumanger · 03/01/2026 19:03

Of course people are going to be disappointed if they can't get a pizza.... So why should it matter either way. You are either shut or not.

Go shopping earlier?
They're a bit naff as pizzas go anyway.

Yourlifeinyourhands · 03/01/2026 20:54

She has to shut at a certain time.
You were in the queue at the wrong time.
She told you this.
She then thought ‘actually if you’re quick I can squeeze you in’ TO BE NICE!
You seem to think this was to wind you up?!

What did you say in reply and did you get a pizza from her? I hope not because you’re an arsehole!

LunaDeBallona · 03/01/2026 20:57

Am I Being Unreasonable??
Yes @mumanger you are say 96% of voters.
NO IM NOT says OP.

Why? Just why would you be so nasty about a woman who has been on her feet for X hrs and is probably late shutting down her counter that she has to thoroughly clean & put everything away, labelling it before she can clock off and go home.

Northerngirl821 · 03/01/2026 20:59

I feel sorry for anyone who works in retail these days. When I did it 20-odd years ago you’d get the odd unpleasant person but now a huge proportion of customers are rude and entitled like OP and seem to think the whole world revolves around them and their needs, and anyone who doesn’t instantly give them exactly what they want is somehow at fault and deserving of a raging tantrum.