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The original was posted on /r/talesfromretail by /u/chosenamewhendrunk on 2023-09-05 15:10:55.

A customer comes through with a basket full of groceries, we’re chatting as I scan and bag them. Get to the end and it comes to $32.40.

Me: That’ll be $32.40, cash or card?

C: I’m going to give you $50.00.

Me: Ok, (hold out my hand)

C: Can I have my change?

Me: As soon as you pay me you can…

C: No, I’ve been short-changed too many times. I need my change before I give you any cash.

Me: I need you to give me the cash before I can open the till to get your change (At this point I still have not actually seen the $50.00)

C: You don’t even know how much change I need do you?

The customer grabs the bag of groceries off the counter…I suspect where this is going and I open the intercom to the office…

Me: WHEN you give me $50.00, THEN you will receive $17.60 in change.

C: If you know how much it is you can give me the change first

Boss to customer (always shows up quick when money is involved): I’m sorry you need to pay first.

C: Fine, I’ll just put it on card…

Me: …