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Throwback Thursday: what it's like to work on Thanksgiving.

So somehow Thanksgiving became pretty much an opening act for Black Friday... And a lot of people think that's a terrible thing... And it's a little messed up, but in some ways it also makes Black Friday more like Thanksgiving. More people probably shop with their families than usual and that's always a nice thing. For the people working... From experience it isn't terrible.

Usually, the customers aren't that violent or demanding. In fact, I think the majority of people are really nice around the holidays. Sure, a lot of the grumpier customers I've had have been around the holidays... But for the most part they aren't mean or anything. They make a mess,sure but for the most part it all gets cleaned by closing, so it isn't too too bad. 

One thing I don't like is that it smells worse than any other day. Most people just had a big meal and they're stomach isn't feeling fantastic most likely... So there are farts. There is crop dusting and farts and it is stinky and terrible. And the farting etiquette is not the best in a store with no bathrooms... So there is that. 

The other thing is, I like to shop too! And you can't really if you're working. There is usually a tote bag at the mall that I couldn't get even though I was there before anyone else. And there was a special at Victoria secret where they had perfume for like $20 for that day only. I really wanted the Victoria fragrance... But of corse when I went on Saturday, they didn't have it :(. I'm hoping they do the same thing this year... Even though I don't really want the perfume as bad and I have the mini mist... I'll actually be shopping this year so I can get the deal at least. Ohh well lol. 

Anyhoo that is about it. It's a fun event I suppose lol. I'm happy to be shopping this year... But not right after I eat probably, so I won't fart at least. Lol. 

BYEEEE! 
-Shannon

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