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April-Michelle
Aug 7, 2026
I normally try to give people grace because I understand customer service can be difficult and everyone can have an off day. However, my interaction with Alexis today was unnecessarily unpleasant.
From the beginning, her tone was fine. Welcome me into the space. Then her demeanor changed once she was assisting the customer on the phone. I had already been directed to this location by another FedEx location to return work equipment, so I was simply trying to understand what I needed to do. Instead of feeling assisted, Alexis made me feel as though my presence and questions were an inconvenience.
What bothered me most was what happened afterward. Another customer came in while I was still there, and I watched Alexis’s demeanor completely change. She was warm, patient, accommodating, and spoke to him very pleasantly. The difference between how she interacted with him and how she interacted with me was extremely noticeable.
I understand that everyone has bad days, which is why I initially tried to give her the benefit of the doubt. But having a bad day does not excuse treating one customer poorly while demonstrating moments later that you’re perfectly capable of being courteous and professional with another.
I don’t expect anyone to be overly cheerful or performative. I do expect basic respect when I’m being respectful to you. Unfortunately, I did not receive that from Alexis today, and the contrast in treatment made the experience even more disappointing. Management should address this because no customer should leave a business wondering why they were treated so differently from the person standing next to them.
After reading the reviews for this location, I can better understand why it barely currently holds a three-star rating.
This was my first visit to this store, immediately following a dental appointment that left me barely able to speak. I arrived expecting a routine customer service interaction, but unfortunately, the experience was anything but professional. The employee who assisted me, Alex or Alexis, appeared visibly irritated from the moment I entered. Whether that frustration stemmed from being redirected by the store manager, Bill, to assist me, I cannot say. What I can say is that her tone, demeanor, and nonverbal communication conveyed a level of hostility that was difficult to ignore.
At one point, I genuinely asked if she was okay because her interactions seemed unusually tense and dismissive. Customer service roles can be demanding, and everyone experiences challenging days. However, professionalism requires us to manage those moments without projecting frustration onto customers.
The situation became more concerning when I returned to the store moments later. Another location had instructed me to photograph my shipping label after scanning my QR code, and I realized I had forgotten to do so. When I came back, I discovered the package had already been opened by Alexis or Alex and was being prepared for a different shipping process. While Alex explained the situation, the explanation was delivered with the same dismissive attitude, accompanied by comments muttered under her breath.
At that point, I requested to speak with the store manager, Bill, who provided his name, her name and the customer service number. I appreciated his willingness to do so.
What stands out most from this experience is a lesson that applies to anyone working in customer-facing roles: every interaction matters. Customers may not remember every transaction, but they will remember how they were treated. Respect, patience, and professionalism cost nothing, yet they are often the qualities that define a business’s reputation.
Everyone is entitled to have difficult days. However, customer service is fundamentally about serving others, solving problems, and creating positive experiences. When employees approach their role with empathy and professionalism, they elevate both themselves and the organization they represent. When they don’t, customers notice and so do future customers reading the reviews. Even though Bill gave me a general customer service number without an email, in less than 10mins luckily for me my network is extensive I received 3 emails and a direct contact to HR in less than 15mins. This interaction was uncalled for, unprovoked and unacceptable. Do you know how many American are without a job? Be grateful and check yourself at the door. She need to be moved to a non customer facing role,