My Bad?

"I walked into an eatery, and it was empty. But I saw the employee turn and walk away from me. Mind you, this is such a normal response I expect because it happens that employees don't really wanna serve, and do talk shit about customers. I had my music on headphones so it is my bad if i was greeted. I'm have a job that involves greeting people. I do take pride in making everyone feel welcome, so I'm sorry I get offended."

"I also have an issue with people who have jobs, making money, which is what they want, then noone seems to care anymore about finding and keeping employment that the attitude I see is lackadaisical and unenthusiastic wherever I go. Our interaction finally happened, there was no acknowledgement, only lackluster words, "what would you like today?" Maybe I should've taken initiative and said hello first? I am a responsive person and I know how tedious it is to greet what is mostly a rotten population."

A person entered an empty eatery and noticed an employee turn away without greeting. The person wore headphones and accepted some responsibility for missed acknowledgement, while also feeling offended due to pride in greeting others at work. The employee later responded passively with "what would you like today?" and the person walked out in frustration. The incident amplified broader concerns about a pervasive lackadaisical attitude among workers who prioritize pay over engagement. The person described feeling drained, conflicted about offering light and love, and worried that personal goodwill has diminished amid ironic contradictions in the world.

Read at Portland Mercury