I’ll Give You A Tip

Lately I’m super tired of dealing with people who argue that “this isn’t their job” for far longer than it would take to actually do whatever minimal bullshit it is they are trying to get out of having to do. Is it just me or is every single Customer Service department at every company filled wall-to-wall with freaks and retards? Call a credit card company. Hey, a retard! Cable company. Betcha it’s a freak. Phone, gas, electric, FedEx, warehouse, shop, or department store; everyone is a total idiot. Is it because smart people get better jobs? Or is it because a Customer Service job is so thankless? Do they make too little money to be polite? Or are they all reformed convicts? I want a reality show about these people so that I can get some kind of a clue. I’m genuinely curious. I would love to know why everyone named Crystal treats me like I stabbed her baby. And don’t even get me started on checkout girls at the supermarket who make you take your stuff out of the bin, make you slide it closer to her, make you bag it yourself, and then stand silent when you say “thank you.” Six dollars for a bag of frozen broccoli and I have to bag it? Why don’t you just beat me over the head with it while you’re running this marathon? The girl at my supermarket has a tip jar, and I am not lying. A motherfucking tip jar. Are you sure you don’t have eight arms and Justin Timberlake on speed dial? Because you must be dreaming.

A few weeks ago Christian and I had dinner with two friends who were also on his season of Project Runway, Jack Mackenroth and Victorya Hong. Victorya suggested we have a New Year’s Eve party at our place, so we did and turned out to be a lot of fun. Jack and I made plans to do some photos, and yesterday he came over for that very reason. He’s a menswear designer and has done a lot of modeling in the past, so he knows what he’s doing! He and his friend Chris left and Christian and I watched a guest-directed episode of Xena that was absolutely terrible. And this is coming from someone who likes Xena.

12 Comments to I’ll Give You A Tip

by chez spindle

On January 7, 2009 at 8:51 am

oh holy moly. that’s the SEXIEST Ghost chair I’ve ever seen! Please add all five of these to my “prints wishlist”.

i have to go do some deep breathing now.

sexy beast.
by eddie

On January 7, 2009 at 11:03 am

oh. my. god. jack looks dreamy.
by me!

On January 7, 2009 at 1:25 pm

damn. nice pics!

BTW- commenting on your rant on CSRs: Don’t EVEN get me started!!!! My father & I were JUST talking about how customer service is dead! From the tone in their voice to the no brain in their heads, it’s as if you’re pulling teeth trying to get something resolved! I would like to say though that Mr. Steve Wynn (of the Wynn & Encore Hotels in Vegas) has done quite a job by making sure customer service at his hotels (especially Encore) is alive & well! I am NOT kidding when I say you will be BLOWN away with their customer service!!! Palazzo on the other hand, stay FAR away!

me =)
by deb

On January 7, 2009 at 1:33 pm

Damn that Jack is fine! Great pix.

I think it’s time to shop elsewhere. Next time whizz in her tip jar.
by Sophie

On January 7, 2009 at 3:10 pm

Heyy Brad, I was wondering if I could have the membership invite to gilt.com. I will post my email later if you need it. Thank you.
Sophie
by Gary

On January 7, 2009 at 5:41 pm

Can you buy frozen broccoli? Wow. The stuff you can buy in America.

I love that guy’s pants. What do you call them, jodhpurs? Longjohns?
by g

On January 7, 2009 at 6:42 pm

Working in customer service fucking sucks because 90% of the people who call are morons and are immediately defensive and treat you like you’re dog shit. I happen to have a hard earned MA in Philosphy/Classics- but it’s been really unhelpful in getting a “real” job. So, in order to pay my rent I work in customer service. And I hate EVERYBODY.
by Brad

On January 8, 2009 at 7:41 am

maybe this boils down to… 90% of PEOPLE are morons.
by me!

On January 8, 2009 at 8:38 am

um, i’ve been saying that for YEARS!!!!!
by Geneva

On January 8, 2009 at 9:06 am

Yowza! Thank goodness for free wifi at jury duty! These photos greatly improved my condition. Stellar work, BTW!
by alex

On January 8, 2009 at 9:42 pm

OH!!! BRAD I LOVE YOU….I FELL THE WORLD IS ACTING VERY WEIRD LIKE IN THAT MOVIE FROM NICOLE KIDMAN (THE INVASION) seriously!!!!!!!!
by Mackenzie

On January 9, 2009 at 10:34 am

He was one of my favs!!! The photos are beautiful Brad!
xoxo