It's always astonishing to me why the Karens of the world decide to pick battles with the people who could make their lives difficult. When I check into a hotel, I try to make a point to be almost overly polite because I know from experience that front desk agents can make your stay easier, better, or more challenging. This Redditor shared that they discovered the best way to get even with Karen customers at the hotel in which they work: simply deactivate their room keys after they leave the fr…

when you go out to do your usual grocery shopping, you expect to be able to do it in peace. It's not the most fun activity, but is has to get done. You go about your list, get what you need, and get out. There's nothing usually exciting in between. Well, that's unless you become the victim of a Karen. Yup, it's another Karen story for you guys! This one we found on Reddit was short and sweet and just too funny not to share. OP was simply grocery shopping when a lady approached him and very aggr…

Some Karens can't even hide their warped perspectives. This woman kept shouting at a paralyzed swimmer, claiming that he hadn't reserved his lane in advance at the front desk. It turns out the swimmer had followed the correct protocol, and this woman merely was unhappy with the fact that his pool chair took up a full lane. Thankfully, her horrid behavior was caught on video and the footage went viral. The swimmer, who goes by Poppa Wheelie on the Internet, frequently posts motivational videos a…

It takes a special kind of person to throw a fit about the lack of ketchup in their McDonald's delivery order. Look, in fairness to McKaren over here, we all know the disappointment of ordering delivery from McDonald's late at night when you're having a craving and not getting exactly what you ordered. But here's the thing: the food has already been delivered and unless you absolutely cannot eat it, choosing this battle is simply not worth anyone's time, money, or energy. This Karen , however,…

Sometimes you get wonderful general managers to lead you and have your back and sometimes you don't. Too often on Reddit and other sources online you read about upper management being completely incompetent and pushing employees to quitting. But not this time! Finally, we have a story from Reddit that shows just how awesome a manager can actually be. A hotel employee was working the front desk, doing her job like normal. She has worked there for over 40 years, so they're basically an expert at…

The most important lesson I learned in customer service was that you should never give an entitled person exceptions to rules or allow them to get away with gaming the system. The thing is, it's hard to stand your ground and face a possible complaint, but if you're firm and fair with them once, that's the only time they'll be a problem . But, as soon as you let them have their way, they're going to keep coming back and be a repeat problem for you because now they know that you and your organiza…

The full range of human decency (and lack thereof) is on display at the airport security line. When you are stuck in a seemingly endless and motionless security line, it's increasingly hard to remember that patience is a virtue. It's far easier to roll your eyes and complain that you have the worst luck of anyone you know, which of course is not true considering that hundreds of other people are stuck in the same exact line. In short, it's easy to forget that other people are dealing with the s…

If you didn't realize, being a public bus driver is not an easy job. The hours are bonkers, working holidays and in crazy weather. It's your fault if there is traffic and somebody is late. And public transit always has a few colorful characters on the regular, to say the least. That's why it's common to hear people saying “thank you” to the driver as they get off of their stop. Some regulars will even bring their drivers snacks or beverages to keep them happy. So when a regular rider is constan…

How bad would your drink have to taste before you start pouring it out on the ground ? This woman did just that, in a video she filmed herself, after getting a drink she disliked at a local coffee chain. Some coffee chains are woefully inept at making a drink. I stopped going to a local Dunkin because my order is just cold brew with cream, with light ice. Those are just three ingredients, and yet I never get quite what I've asked for. Sometimes they give me extra ice (are they spiteful of my li…

Customer service workers deal with a lot of people who are at their wits' end. Maybe you've even been that person: you spend hours trying to fix or set up your phone or computer, and it's just not working. So finally, after exhausting all your online options, there's only one thing left to do---call up the place and speak to a real person. This dude, u/Glenndiferous, is one of those customer service reps who specializes in phone tech care, so they know firsthand what it's like to do this job da…

There is nothing like the vicarious satisfaction that comes with hearing about someone getting well-deserved payback. It doesn't matter if you don't know any of the people in the story. In fact, we all love drama in which we have zero involvement because then, the stakes are low for us and the enjoyment has no personal consequences. These stories, which were compiled from the top posts on Reddit's r/pettyrevenge subreddit this past week, range in settings and environments from schools to office…

Unfriendly neighbors should not be surprised when karma comes knocking at their door. Here, we have a family in a small neighborhood who managed to make enemies with just about everyone. Matters were made worse when this Redditor discovered that they were letting their dog go to the bathroom on his lawn. Now, if that kind of thing happens once or twice, it's excusable, but if it continues to happen… Houston, we've got a problem. This neighborhood happens to have strict rules with regard to garb…

Air travel creates opportunities for some interesting social interactions that you wouldn't find elsewhere in life. Part of that is people tend to be pretty stressed out, even long before they actually manage to get seated on the flight. What with waking up early to get to the airport with ample time with ample anxiety owing to the uncertainty of queue times that can range from mere minutes to hours depending on the day… Following, you have to get undressed for security, parting your belongings…

This dude clearly didn't listen to the automated message telling customers they'll be recorded during the phone call . He paid the price for that mishap! Working in a call center is a grueling job for lots of people. Just look in the comments, or at some of the many posts to r/talesfromcallcenters, and you can get a peek into the life of a call center rep. Basically, these employees clock in and take dozens or even hundreds of calls per day. Depending on their place of business, they're probabl…

A super power you quickly gain while working in customer service is patience. And boy, you never realize how powerful that is until you have to use it. Imagine standing there and a customer is berating you with nonsense and you just have to look at them and be calm and understanding. Like, “yes, lady, I love to be told how to do my job that I've been doing for years now. Tell me again how you work the discount code even though you've never worked retail in your life and you don't even know how…

Years ago, a newlywed couple moved into a small one-bedroom apartment. Unbeknownst to them, their quiet existence was about to be disrupted by an elderly neighbor on the other side of their only shared wall. Complaints about excessive noise started pouring in, despite the couple's peaceful lifestyle. They contacted the apartment management, who dismissed the complaints as misunderstandings. The situation escalated when the police showed up multiple times in response to noise complaints , even c…