October 28, 2025 at 8:22 am

Parent Was Walking Through A Grocery Store With Their Son, But Another Shopper Thought They Worked There

by Matthew Gilligan

interior of a grocery store

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Some people just jump to conclusions without being very observant.

Imagine shopping at the grocery store with your son when another customer thinks you’re an employee. How would you handle this bizarre situation?

One mom was in this exact situation. Keep reading to see how she handled it.

We think you’re gonna get a kick out of it!

Kid in tow and everything…

“So I’m walking through the grocery store, arms full of cans of tomatoes in full winter gear; black snow boots, black jeans, giant black coat and red sweater underneath complete with bobble hat.

This lady turns around as I’m passing the cold section and asks if I work there, she can’t find some things…

Huh?

I had been talking to my kid who’s six feet tall wearing an orange coat and a purple backpack with arms also loaded with groceries (we got excited with quantity after it was too late).

I just kind of gaped and looked around and said no.

Didn’t break stride.

It finally happened to them!

Just confused.

I’ve followed this sub for a bit and it never happens to me so my first thought was a chuckle knowing I have a story now.

Seriously though, nothing about our appearance could possibly indicate we work there.”

Maybe the lack of cart and arms full of groceries led the customer to think they worked there?

Reddit users shared their thoughts.

This person chimed in.

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Another reader spoke up.

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This Reddit user shared a story.

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Some people can just be so darn CLUELESS.

If you liked that post, check out this post about a rude customer who got exactly what they wanted in their pizza.