Retail. That glorious industry that allows its employees to experience all the stupidity and rudeness the general public has to offer, all while requiring them to keep a smile on their face. Any industry that interacts with the general public experiences their share of annoyances, but the frustrations experienced in the retail industry eclipse the everyday hardships of interacting with stupid people. Depending on the nature of that industry, the specific frustrations may differ, but the instinctive “oh my god, get out of the gene pool,” that each employee has to the conversations with these wonderful people remains the same.
