What happened to customer service?

Did I miss something? Don't money I spend in a store go towards paying the salaries of the people working there? Lately I have noticed people who appently hate their jobs and feel the need to take out their frustration on people like me, and make me feel like dirt for spending money in their store. I understand work sucks; that's why we call it work, but without customers there wouldn't work. No work, no money, no things money buys.

Where did this attitude develop that customers are the enemy? Call me old fashion, but I believe people are hired in retail to provide a service, make a sale, and let the customer feel it was worth spending their money there and worth coming again to do so.

I understand that customers suck! As much as I dislike bad customer service, I dislike it when customers are absolute demanding jerks! And I suppose that's why people give bad customer service. If you are one of those dink customers: smarten up! Sadly, in restaraunts its often the Christians that have a bad rep for being demanding, rude, and poor tippers. (Both Rachelle and I know this first hand)

As a Christian I have always believed that the best way we can be witnesses in our workplace is by working hard, without complaining, and a cheerful heart. Think about those 3 qualities. If you worked with someone like that, wouldn't it be more enjoyable? Wouldn't you want to work with them? Wouldn't you feel like stepping your own game up to work as hard? Wouldn't non-believers be drawn to whatever made you different?

Due to the lack of work ethic, there is great opportunity to let our lights shine in the workplace. Whether you are a worker or a customer "let your light shine, so they may see your good deeds and praise your father in heaven."