Is Chirstmas too Commercial?

This time of year there really is a buzz in the air. It's a time for Christians to celebrate the birth of thier savior, Jews to celebrate the festival of lights and the miracles of God, and/or a time to spread feelings of love and joy to our family, friends, and others- right? Well, working in retail I'm afraid I have a slighted jaded view of the holidays.

I mean, yeah, I love Christmas. I love being with my family, being off from work and living life to the fullest, especially this year when I get most of my family home for the holidays. However, I've found that most people act totally different when Christmas shopping. These same sweet, merry individuals can suddenly grow claws and horns when the shopping experiance gets stressful. All Christmas spirit is gone when they can't get thier item, have to wait in long lines, or can't get a sale. They become grouchy, rude, needy, and just plain outright mean to others. So where is this growing energy directed? Right to the sales person they interact with. That's right, these poor associates who work long, gruelling hours for nearly minimum wage must now suffer through the customer's frustratoin while trying to soothe them so they can have a better day, all the while adhering to "the cusomer is always right" policy.

Well I am here to tell you that this situation is completely rediculous. First of all, My job entails that I help you find what you are looking for and let you pay for your purchase. If we don't have your item, well I am sorry that you are too late and should have been here sooner. All I can do is suggest another store or go online. Yelling and Fussing at me is not going to improve your odds of getting that item. I am not a manager nor does my measily salary include playing therapist to your problems. You should be thankful you have money to shop, a car to drive, and family to shop for.