'Be quiet? Okay': Employee goes ‘ninja mode’ after his supervisor wrongfully complains that he's too noisy, jump-scaring every coworker, customer, and manager in the workplace

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    "16 cashier jump scares (1 resulted in a punch in the arm), 5 supervisors screaming, and 25 customers jumping back"
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    You want me to be quiet? Okay. Prepared to deal with people being scared.
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    As a middle child, I grew up with often times having to hide from my older siblings. As a result, I've learned how to walk quietly and not to leave a trace. I've gotten rid of this habit for the most part except when I'm told to be quiet.
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    I work at a warehouse store that helps the way you live. I enjoy my job because often times I am successful in helping people and I enjoy helping people. It's like a little high I enjoy every now and
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    then. The pay is so having this perk makes me stay in the job at the worst days. Now, I know I am a quiet person so l often talk out loud. Often times, it's little conversations to help me remember things
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    and let's people know I am nearby. Which often helps them find me in order to help them. I also wish to point out that I am a loud person because I lived with my grandfather for four years who was nearly deaf.
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    Last week, a customer came up to me and complained I was "too loud and noisy". I apologized softer and promised I will do better. I have become quieter since then but they have gone to
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    complain to my direct supervisor. He asked me to become less talkative while at work. You want me to be quiet? Okay. The following has occurred
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    this past week: 18 customers have complained I wasn't in my area when I was an isle over, 16 cashier jump scares (1 resulted in a punch in the arm), 5 supervisors screaming after a jump scare, and 25 customers jumping back. I
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    have heard new words in Spanish, Navajo, and English that didn't know existed in real life and read only in stories like these. And yes, when I say jump scare, I mean they either
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    scream, shouted, or cursed at me. I have started to begin conversations with, "I'm sorry about that. Is there anything I can help ya'll with?" I wish to point out that I am
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    not a small man, 5'10" 300 lbs. Think of your standard bald redneck with a huge beer belly in pure black shirt and shorts in a red vest. Hopefully that paints a picture as to why I can't really be hidden in a very well lit indoors building.
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    • jnelsoninjax 3 hr. ago You did exactly what was asked of you! In guessing that stupervisors will think twice about asking you to be quieter...
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    lakewood2020 - 2 hr. ago "Be less talkative" isn't the exact same as "become the shadows, let no one know you exist"
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    SlippySlappySamson · 3 hr. ago LOL, I also "bell the cat" at work after too many people jumped. Clompy shoes and humming. Hey, if you don't know I'm here by now, this on you, killa. Good luck, OP! Keep being as light on your toes as you want to be!
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    Stu Bidasol 3 hr. ago I've always walked on my toes so even in shoes I tend not to make much noise as I walk. My mom threatened to tie bells to my feet growing up and I've lost count of how many people I've
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    "snuck up on" when I begin talking to them. Many punches in the arm and colorful descriptions have followed. I do better at scaring people when I'm not trying than I do when it's my intention.
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    Tall Mickey 2 hr. ago Yes, I put my heels down carefully and tended to wear rubber-soled shoes even at work. Can't tell you the number of times I rounded a corner and startled somebody because I made no noise nor footfall vibration.
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    bullettbrain 3 hr. ago A fellow sneaker. I'm here to give you your congratulations. I'm right behind you so don't be startled.
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    TatraPoodle 3 hr. ago Lol, well done I took dance lessons as a teen. Being very tall (6.4) and clumsy I had to learn to glide over the dance floor. This habit is still with me at 50+
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    BigOld3570 3 hr. ago I used to be real aware of my surroundings, and usually knew when people were within about five feet. ONE guy could get right up to my shoulder and I would jump every time. Stay safe, Custer!
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    soulsteela 2 hr. ago I also move like a shadow apparently, got a jumpscare from two people at the freezer in supermarket couple weeks back when I said "excuse me", he's an old deer stalker and was openly flustered I'd walked up on them silently, 6' 1", 14 stone.
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    revchewie 2 hr. ago I feel your pain, my friend. I'm 6'5", 250lbs (and that's way down, at my heaviest I was 345lbs). We often lived in upstairs apartments and mom would constantly tell me to "quit stomping!" To which I'd always reply, "I'm tip-toeing,
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    Mom!" But that long history built me the habit of walking softly and I don't know how many times I've walked up to someone facing away from me, said "Hi!", and had them jump three feet in the air.

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