Sometimes, sarcasm can land very differently than intended.

So, what would you do if a cashier scolded you for something minor while you were just trying to clean up your own mess? Would you just ignore her? Or would you say whatever comes to your mind first?

In the following story, one fast food customer finds herself in this dilemma and embarrasses the cashier. Here’s what happened.

AITA for accidentally embarrassing a cashier?

I was at a fast-food restaurant on my lunch break, and the girl at the register was a little moody when she took my order and asked for my vaccine ID halfway through my hello.

I was trying to be nice since I just got out of my own shift as a cashier, and I know we all have bad days.

Once I was going to sit down, I accidentally spilled my soda on the table, and in an attempt to clean it up, I went to the counter and grabbed some napkins so she wouldn’t have to clean it later on.

But she told me I’m not allowed to take napkins and that I have to ask for them.

The other people in line started laughing.

I was briefly confused and couldn’t believe I got scolded for that, and out of instinct, I offered her the napkins back and said, “Oh, well, take them so you can give them back to me,” and her face went blank.

Everyone in the line started laughing (I hadn’t realized there was much of a line behind me) and I just stood there for a few seconds with my hand outstretched and she looked down turned away and walked into the kitchen I went back to my table and someone else took over the register.

I was originally being a little sarcastic, but I think my delivery came out worse than I’d hoped. I was upset because I had been dealing with rush hour all day, and even on my worst days, I don’t take it out on my customers.

Anyway, it was sort of a moment that had a worse outcome than I originally intended, and I felt bad for her afterwards.

AITA?

Wow! It does sound like she may have been having a bad day.

Let’s see if the people over at Reddit think that’s what happened.

This person thinks she should move on.

Here’s a good way to look at it.

According to this comment, she was just trying to help.

It is a weird flex indeed.

The cashier was out of line.

She was either having a bad day or just didn’t like her job.

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