You never know what someone is going through. And what we’re going through isn’t a competition.

Imagine having a really bad start to your day but deciding to go to work anyway. Would you apologize to customers if you were forgetful, or would you make it clear to them that they don’t know what you’re going through?

In today’s story, one Redditor deals with a woman who seems to think her day is worse than anyone else’s.

Read the story below to find out what went down.

Woman tries to compare bad days and regrets it

So I (20) have worked at a retail chain in a small village for a few years.

I have had my fair share of terrible customers, but I have one time about a year ago where I managed to come out on top as it were.

For some context, I have non-epileptic seizures. [And] depending on how bad they are, I will sometimes keep working after a seizure, if I feel well enough.

And this particular day started with a seizure…

One day, I had just had a seizure and was still feeling a bit shaky, but well enough to work, so I went up to the cash register and served this lady.

When I had scanned all her items, she spoke up in a rude tone and said (I am paraphrasing, as this event was a while ago) “You know, you really should really offer people a bag before scanning. It would be much quicker that way.”

The employee tried to explain.

I politely apologised and said, ” I’m very sorry, I’m just having one of those days.”

And she rudely snapped back, “Well, I’ve had a really bad day, so that’s no excuse.”

I was taken aback, but decided to be petty. I changed my tone to sound very apologetic, “You’re so right. I’m so sorry. I just had a seizure, so I’m a bit wobbly but you’re so right. I will definitely do better next time.”

She looked shocked and said, “I didn’t realise; I’m so sorry.”

And they didn’t let up either…

But I doubled down and said, “Oh no, you were right. I should have done better. I am so sorry.”

She quietly paid and left muttering a “sorry” as she left.

What does Reddit think of this interaction? Do they have similar stories? Let’s read some of the comments below to find out what people are saying.

One Redditor recalled a boss’ influence that stuck with them to this day.

One reader had another story about presumptuous behavior.

Another reader weighed in with the perfect comeback.

And finally, a fellow Redditor could relate, having a near similar experience.

This woman made a fool of herself, all because she wouldn’t be kind.

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