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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/Important-Lime-7461 on 2025-10-28 17:36:02+00:00.
Years ago, I worked at a department store that was known for gimmick promotions. This particular promotion was spend $50 and get this frying pan for $5, it was a quality item worth more. But, one per customer. Management stressed that because they didn't receive a large quantity. One day a lady says I spent $150 can I get 3 if them. Politely I said no, it's one to a customer. She throws a hissy fit and demands to see the manager. I call him and he arrives chats with her then tells us to give her 3 pans. OK, he leaves another customer comes up and asks how many can I get? My reply was how many can you carry, my coworker said we can't do that, but I did and did that to every customer that asked.We ran out of pans quick. Manager became more thoughtful about embarrassing employees in front of customers after that.