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heyreddityouup t1_j5yj0po wrote

Reply to comment by FrutaFertil in The owner of Rebelle Bagel was just named as 2023 James Beard Award Semifinalist by lestermagnum

The bagel place is on an 'auxiliary route' . these routes are usually smaller than a normal usps route and are sometimes given to newbies in their 'first 90'. I was doing my thing, first month or so with usps, and I had some express mail for her that required a signature. so I had to go into the shop and ask where she was. the staff pointed her out, and she looked pretty busy. (morning rush and all that) so I waited patiently until she was done.

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heyreddityouup t1_j5yjngh wrote

when I approached here, she did not believe I was a carrier. (we don't get the gear til after our first 90) i had my keys, scanner, hat, other stuff that might tip someone off that I was legit. but she really pressed me on it. i stayed polite and told her that all I needed was a signature. she said I was disturbing her while she was trying to run her business and some other stuff I can't remember now. what I do remember is feeling awful walking out of there.

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heyreddityouup t1_j5ykjav wrote

she did accept the mail, and after seeing me a few more times, stopped pressing me. but always this vibe that I was inconveniencing her and her business. talking down to me like a child, stuff like that. my whole demeanor changed when I had to go into that place. I went from chipper to sullen when I got to that address. anyways, now I eat at Providence bagel :))

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Distinct-Ad5751 t1_j5ymiq1 wrote

I think she talks to everyone like a child. I’m sorry you experienced that. She really is a menace.

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FrutaFertil t1_j5zrxub wrote

Sounds horrible. I'm sure a lot of people go in there asking to speak with the owner without identifying themselves or their motive and that can be irritating while somebody is trying to work. I'm so happy you've been able to recover from it though! Or is it still bothering you? :-(

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bluehat9 t1_j6i8g5v wrote

I wonder if she thought she was about to be served and wanted to avoid it

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