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The original was posted on /r/talesfromretail by /u/FluffyApartment596 on 2025-09-29 00:22:48+00:00.

A few years ago I worked at a grocery store. For the summer, they would get a few sets of outdoor furniture. It was my job to get the boxes sets from the back when they wanted to purchase.

One day, 4 guys, about 30yo, purchased the largest set we had in one box. So I confirmed they had a vehicle that would accommodate the furniture, and they did. A full size pickup. Perfect! I headed to the back to get it out of storage, load it on a flat cart, and return to the front of the store. By myself. No assistance.

When I approached the customers, they confidently told me to step aside while they loaded it. Sure. No problem. Except they kept trying to get a 2-handed grip on the large box. After several failed attempts, I asked if I could make a suggestion. They straightened up and said sure.

I positioned the cart at the base of the tailgate, the box was already taller than the tailgate, so I lifted from the bottom, using the tailgate as a lever, and slid the heavy box into the tailgate. Closed the tailgate, stepped back and said, “Thank you! Have a great day!” And went back In the store.

Best day ever working retail! They didn’t say another word.