Do not argue with the customer. Simple as that.
This Chevron is not much different than the most, well... At least it's cheaper than the other gas stations near by, especially the other Chevron. It's convenient for me and I usually get great customer service here.
However, I was not pleased with my recent visit - at all. This gas attendant must have been new because I've never experienced such horrible customer service than with him. As I exited my car he grabs the window washing squeegee and asks if I wanted my windows was, I politely said no. He asked so quickly and added quietly "pull this so the camera can see it"... I thought it was odd.
So this is where my rant really begins:
I've been coming to this gas station weekly for 3 months now since it's convenient and on the way to and from my classes. I've never had an issue whether paying my card or cash. Normally when I've paid by card, the attendants leave it as it. And when I paid by cash, they round it up to the next dollar if it's close or the next .05 mark. I've NEVER had an issue with this until today.
So, here I am waiting for my tank to be filled and the cashier says it'll be $31.81... I ask just for confirmation and it's $31.81 - WHY?! Even the cashier agreed with me that it should be rounded! Frustrated, I go ahead and pay it. I walk out and I confront the attendant to inform him that usually it's rounded up... The scenario that played out was bad customer service, but this is how it should have went down...
GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Customer - Why wasn't this rounded up? Usually it is, .81 is such a weird place to leave it at.
Attendant - Well, I'm sorry ma'am. I am following the protocol of the "Oregon no top off law", unfortunately we cannot do that.
Customer - I've been here numerous times and I've never had a problem until now.
Attendant - Again, I'm sorry ma'am. But I cannot speak on behalf of who has helped you in the past. We do have signs available for your understanding.
Customer - Well, okay... I understand, thanks.
BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE (THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED):
Customer - Why wasn't this rounded up? Usually it is, .81 is such a weird place to leave it at.
Attendant - It's against the law, we don't do that here!
Customer - I've been here numerous times and I've never had a problem until now. Who wants extra change?
Attendant - No. It can't be done, it shouldn't be done. I'm just trying to be extra cautious here to not lose my job. *walks over to the door and points at the sign like the customer is an ignorant person*.
Customer - *annoyed because of how he addressed the situation* Whatever, maybe you should look into it. *fed up with the attendant, gets in car, and zooms off*
I get the "no top off law", I totally do. I'm all for saving the ozone and such. However, when one is so used to a certain type of customer service... You'd hope that everyone working there would uphold to the same service level if not more. read more