My day at work....

shoopajae10 · 04-30-2010, 07:19 PM

ok... so I am at work feeling good about my productive day and getting ready to go home. I see a customer out in the lobby that had just walked in 5 minutes till closing. So I go out of my way to assist this lady. This is our conversation.

Me: Hello mayam, My name is Jae Lee how may I help you?

Lady: I want someone that speaks english.

Me: **Confused** I'm sorry??? Did you need some help mayam?

Lady: **Looks directly at me** I want someone that speaks english.

Me: **MOAR Cornfoosed** umm... do you not understand what i am saying?

Lady: No.

Me: **Now im offended** Is there something wrong mayam? **Still polite**

Lady: No theres nothing wrong, I just don't understand what you are saying. I want someone that speaks ENGLISH GOD DAMMIT.

Me: **Pissed** Ok, Let me get Mariana Hernandez our other personal banker to assist you.

Lady: Thank you.

^^ Seriously? what the hell... this just doesnt make any sense. English is my primary language, and korean being my second.

Came over to the states when I was only 2 years old. So, I pretty much grew up here all my life.

This just ruined my day. =(

Anyone ever expereince some total BS at work?

TheWeatherman · 04-30-2010, 07:28 PM

This lady called up the station saying that I'm really dorky and not "good-looking." She was passionate that I should be taken off the air! I don't care what I look like. I just want people to have some fun with the weather! Sorry about your "anti-Asian" comment from that lady. You should hear what a weatherman has to hear every single day.

Uffff!

shoopajae10 · 04-30-2010, 07:50 PM

^^ dude thats awesome! you're on tV!

TheWeatherman · 04-30-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by shoopajae10

^^ dude thats awesome! you're on tV!

Careful what you wish for! With any job, there are downfalls. Constantly getting ripped on is just part of the job. Not many people let you know when you're doing well, but they're happy to let you know when they don't like you! Oh well. We will enjoy our Z's in the meantime!

craniac24 · 04-30-2010, 08:44 PM

You live in Texas. This really shouldn't be all that shocking. Still...I can see how it would be disheartening nonetheless.

I would have just said something like. "Oh...I'm GREAT at English! In fact, I received my master's degree in English at Harvard back in 2005. How can I help you?

"

Would have been nice to see the expression on her face.

CBRich · 04-30-2010, 09:26 PM

Weatherman nice job on the forecast but does it suck up North or what? Wind chill below zero and I'm done.

PapoZalsa · 04-30-2010, 10:45 PM

Arizona is waiting for you then, they have some good job benefits!

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Originally Posted by shoopajae10

^^ Seriously? what the hell... this just doesnt make any sense. English is my primary language, and korean being my second.

Came over to the states when I was only 2 years old. So, I pretty much grew up here all my life.

This just ruined my day. =(

Anyone ever expereince some total BS at work?

That was not because of the language that was just plain racist, because of your background...

azn370z · 04-30-2010, 11:26 PM

Obviously the lady knew he could speak English as she understood what he told her. She didn't want to be helped by an Asian.

shoopajae10 · 05-01-2010, 11:08 AM

I know my english is fine... I know that lady was just being a racist *****

People here in DFW area is actually pretty chill though.

tbonesteak · 05-01-2010, 11:34 AM

hahah wow you are a very respectable figure jae. If that was me, my temper would have forced me to do very bad things.....i probably would have gotten fired from my job. keep up the good work dude.

ChrisSlicks · 05-01-2010, 12:36 PM

Wow, that's some racist crap there. And she was ok that you referred her to a Hispanic? Weird lady.

Togo · 05-01-2010, 12:50 PM

This happened to my friend in college when we were working at the local best buy. He was korean and it was around the time when that asian kid at virgina tech shot some people or something. Either way, some guy came in and my friend offered to help this person and the racist guy said he wanted someone "from this country" to help him. My friend, being the wise *** he is politely told him we didn't have any Native American employees so he'd have to settle for an immigrant.

JACKPAC · 05-01-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Togo

This happened to my friend in college when we were working at the local best buy. He was korean and it was around the time when that asian kid at virgina tech shot some people or something. Either way, some guy came in and my friend offered to help this person and the racist guy said he wanted someone "from this country" to help him. My friend, being the wise *** he is politely told him we didn't have any Native American employees so he'd have to settle for an immigrant.

That's funny. Your friend is a quick thinker.

GoBoost · 05-01-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by shoopajae10

Me: **Pissed** Ok, Let me get Mariana Hernandez our other personal banker to assist you.

So, she settles for a Hernandez over a lee?! That's silly.

370zproject · 05-02-2010, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Obviously the lady knew he could speak English as she understood what he told her. She didn't want to be helped by an Asian.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoopajae10

I know my english is fine... I know that lady was just being a racist *****

People here in DFW area is actually pretty chill though.

04-30-2010, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
shoopajae10 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Over Yonder Posts: 650 Drives: A White Sports Car Rep Power: 17	My day at work.... ok... so I am at work feeling good about my productive day and getting ready to go home. I see a customer out in the lobby that had just walked in 5 minutes till closing. So I go out of my way to assist this lady. This is our conversation. Me: Hello mayam, My name is Jae Lee how may I help you? Lady: I want someone that speaks english. Me: Confused I'm sorry??? Did you need some help mayam? Lady: Looks directly at me I want someone that speaks english. Me: MOAR Cornfoosed umm... do you not understand what i am saying? Lady: No. Me: Now im offended Is there something wrong mayam? Still polite Lady: No theres nothing wrong, I just don't understand what you are saying. I want someone that speaks ENGLISH GOD DAMMIT. Me: Pissed Ok, Let me get Mariana Hernandez our other personal banker to assist you. Lady: Thank you. ^^ Seriously? what the hell... this just doesnt make any sense. English is my primary language, and korean being my second. Came over to the states when I was only 2 years old. So, I pretty much grew up here all my life. This just ruined my day. =( Anyone ever expereince some total BS at work?

04-30-2010, 08:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
craniac24 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ronkonkoma, NY Posts: 339 Drives: 2010 PG Roadster Rep Power: 402	You live in Texas. This really shouldn't be all that shocking. Still...I can see how it would be disheartening nonetheless. I would have just said something like. "Oh...I'm GREAT at English! In fact, I received my master's degree in English at Harvard back in 2005. How can I help you? " Would have been nice to see the expression on her face. __________________ 2010 6MT PG Roadster w/Sport & NAV. Stillen Exhaust, Stillen GIII Intake, Eibach Springs, H&R Spacers 15f/20r, SPC Rear Camber Kit. Thanks to Vinny Ten Racing!

04-30-2010, 11:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	Obviously the lady knew he could speak English as she understood what he told her. She didn't want to be helped by an Asian. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

05-01-2010, 12:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Wow, that's some racist crap there. And she was ok that you referred her to a Hispanic? Weird lady. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

05-01-2010, 12:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 657	This happened to my friend in college when we were working at the local best buy. He was korean and it was around the time when that asian kid at virgina tech shot some people or something. Either way, some guy came in and my friend offered to help this person and the racist guy said he wanted someone "from this country" to help him. My friend, being the wise *** he is politely told him we didn't have any Native American employees so he'd have to settle for an immigrant. __________________ This will decimate all after you put about fifteen grand in it or more, and if we have to, overnight parts from Japan. Joe Clem and Koeppel Nissan

04-30-2010, 07:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheWeatherman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 265 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MTw/Sport Rep Power: 16	This lady called up the station saying that I'm really dorky and not "good-looking." She was passionate that I should be taken off the air! I don't care what I look like. I just want people to have some fun with the weather! Sorry about your "anti-Asian" comment from that lady. You should hear what a weatherman has to hear every single day. Uffff!

04-30-2010, 07:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
shoopajae10 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Over Yonder Posts: 650 Drives: A White Sports Car Rep Power: 17	^^ dude thats awesome! you're on tV!

04-30-2010, 09:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Weatherman nice job on the forecast but does it suck up North or what? Wind chill below zero and I'm done.

05-01-2010, 11:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
shoopajae10 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Over Yonder Posts: 650 Drives: A White Sports Car Rep Power: 17	I know my english is fine... I know that lady was just being a racist ***** People here in DFW area is actually pretty chill though.

05-01-2010, 11:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	hahah wow you are a very respectable figure jae. If that was me, my temper would have forced me to do very bad things.....i probably would have gotten fired from my job. keep up the good work dude.

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